Wema Bank/LLF Accelerator Program 2024

Published: 15 Apr 2024

The LLF Accelerator is a programme dedicated to empowering and propelling the growth of leather designers and entrepreneurs in an effort to foster innovation, business development and industry expertise. Through the programme, emerging leather brands will gain access to resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

The curriculum will be tailored to cover crucial aspects of the industry, including product design, manufacturing, branding, marketing, and e-commerce strategies. It will also feature guidance and mentorship from industry experts. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, the programme will also facilitate access to funding opportunities, marketplaces, and distribution channels.

Wema Bank/LLF Accelerator Program

Application Deadline	April 28, 2024
Value	N100,000
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Wema Bank
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Wema Bank/LLF Accelerator Program

• The curriculum will be tailored to cover crucial aspects of the industry, including product design, manufacturing, branding, marketing, and e-commerce strategies
• Participants will develop a comprehensive business growth plan that incorporates the lessons learned throughout the accelerator program. This plan will serve as a roadmap for scaling their leather business in a sustainable and successful manner.
• The top 10 businesses will be selected to exhibit for free at the Lagos Leather Fair 2024. They will be given an opportunity to pitch their ideas to investors at the Fair, with a chance of receiving equity-free grant funding.
• Business support fund of 1,000,000 Naira will be awarded to the top 3 businesses.

Requirements for Wema Bank/LLF Accelerator Program

• Entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-40 with small sized businesses between 0 - 36 months in operations.

• Leather designers in the following sector; handbags, footwear, apparel, jewelry, small leather goods and furniture.

Application Deadline

April 28, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Wema Bank on forms.gle to apply