IWD2025: ₦1,000,000 Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Mar 5, 2025
This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) theme, “Accelerate Action,” is a powerful call to drive meaningful change and create opportunities for women worldwide. At Stanford Seed Transformation Network, Nigeria Chapter, we are fully aligned with this vision. Our IWD 2025 Empowerment Series is designed to inspire, educate, and equip women entrepreneurs with the tools they need to take bold actions that transform their businesses and communities.
From March 12th to March 14th, we will host a series of impactful events, culminating in a Grand Finale on March 22nd, where one outstanding female entrepreneur will win ₦1,000,000 in business funding to scale her venture. This initiative combines training, mentorship, and financial support to empower women entrepreneurs to act decisively and achieve sustainable growth.
Event Lineup: A Week of Growth and Opportunity
Day 1: Instagram Live AMA with Toyin Onigbanjo
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM WAT📍
Platform: Instagram Live (@sstnng)
Start your IWD celebrations with an inspiring Ask Me Anything session featuring Toyin Onigbanjo, founder of August Secrets. Toyin will share her entrepreneurial journey, discuss overcoming challenges, and answer your questions in real time. This interactive session is the perfect way to kick off the series and gain insights from a leading entrepreneur.
🔗 Register Here: event.seednetwork.ng/iwd2025-day1
Day 2: Webinar – Turning Vision into Action
📅 Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2025
⏰ Time: 12pm
📍 Platform: Zoom
Learn how to turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality with insights from two exceptional speakers:
Taofik Odukoya, Founder of Vanguard Pharmacy, will break down the Basics of Business Planning.
Funto Boroffice, Founder/CEO of Chanja Datti Ltd, will teach you how to Identify Opportunities and Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset.
This session is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with actionable strategies for success.
🔗 Register Here: event.seednetwork.ng/iwd2025-day2
Day 3: Webinar – Financial Literacy for Women
📅 Date: Friday, March 14th, 2025
⏰ Time: 6pm
📍 Platform: Zoom
Financial literacy is a cornerstone of entrepreneurial success. Join Tosin Olaseinde, Founder of Money Africa, as she shares practical strategies for managing finances, making informed decisions, and achieving sustainable growth. Tosin’s expertise has empowered thousands across Africa—don’t miss this opportunity to learn from her!
🔗 Register Here: event.seednetwork.ng/iwd2025-day3
Grand Finale: Pitch for ₦1M Business Funding
📅 Date: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
📍 Venue: Greenpeg
The series concludes with an exciting Grand Finale where finalists will pitch their businesses before a panel of judges. The winner will receive ₦1,000,000 in funding to scale her venture—a life-changing opportunity to accelerate action in her business journey!
🔗 Register Here: event.seednetwork.ng/iwd2025-day4
Why You Should Attend
Gain actionable insights from industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
Learn essential skills like business planning and financial management.
Connect with a community of like-minded women entrepreneurs.
Stand a chance to win ₦1,000,000 in business funding!
By attending these events, you’ll not only gain knowledge but also position yourself as a contender for the funding prize—an opportunity to take your business to the next level.
Calling All Sponsors: Partner With Us!
We are seeking sponsors who share our vision of empowering women entrepreneurs. Your support can help us reach more women and amplify the impact of this initiative. If you’re interested in sponsoring any part of this event series or contributing in other ways, please contact us at admin@seednetwork.ng. Together, we can accelerate action for women entrepreneurs across Nigeria!
Join Us in Accelerating Action!
The International Women’s Day theme—Accelerate Action—is more than just a slogan; it’s a movement that requires bold steps toward gender equality and economic empowerment. Through this event series, Stanford Seed is committed to equipping women entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and confidence they need to succeed.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity—register now and take the first step toward transforming your business!
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