- Eligible to Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs around the World
Launchpad is a 9-week learning programme designed to support Black women founders to succeed in entrepreneurship and connect them to the venture capital ecosystem.
The programme will offer expert-led sessions, a supportive community of experienced Black founders and investors, as well as funding opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
– Founded by a Black woman
– Self-funded or has received less than £250K
– Based across the UK, Europe and West Africa
– Already have an initial product
– Within the following industries; Health tech, Fintech, Hr + Talent, Sass, Retail + eCommerce, Data + design, Deep tech
– At least part-time in the business
Programme Key Details:
All modules will take place online except for the launch event and showcase graduation.
Programme Launch Event – Thursday 6th October 6 -9 pm
Intro to VC: 101 on Fundraising – Tuesday 11th October 6-8 pm
Getting Started: Visualising the Mission – Thursday 13th October 6-8 pm
Setting Milestones for Developing all Parts of a Business – Thursday 20th October 6-8 pm
Developing your Product and Finding Product-Market Fit – Thursday 27th October 6-8 pm
Designing and Executing your Sales Strategy – Thursday 10th November 6-8 pm
Budgeting: Business Plan and Financial Models – Thursday 17th November 6-8 pm
The Team: Hiring & Company Culture – Thursday 24th November 6-8 pm
Showcase Graduation – Wednesday 7th December 6-10 pm
Deadline – September 23, 10pm.
