BOI–MTN Foundation Yellopreneur Program 2026
The BOI–MTN Foundation Yellopreneur Program 2026 is a high-impact initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This program focuses on capacity building, funding access, and business support services to strengthen women-led businesses and reduce unemployment in the region.
Participants will benefit from a structured program that includes entrepreneurship training, access to loans, mentorship, and the development of bankable business plans. The initiative is designed to help female entrepreneurs become investment-ready and scalable, with a ₦1 billion matching fund available to support their ventures.
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- Be a female entrepreneur in Nigeria
- Own or run an existing business (typically 2+ years old)
- Operate in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, ICT/digital services, processing, or circular economy/waste management
- Source materials locally where possible
- Be willing to participate fully in the training and mentorship program.
Deadline: Ongoing
Benefits
Selected participants can access loans of up to ₦5 million with single-digit interest rates, and there is a potential grant component that allows for partial conversion after repayment.
