What is the CWC Business Accelerate Program?
The CWC Business Accelerate Programme is a three-month mini accelerator initiative designed to empower aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs to take their businesses or ideas to the next level. This program offers hands-on training, mentorship, and access to essential tools and resources tailored to real-world applications. Unlike conventional entrepreneurship courses, it focuses on practical skills and insights from successful founders, equipping participants with everything they need to succeed in their unique business niches.

Participants will receive one year of post-program support, ensuring their businesses have the foundation to grow and thrive. The program culminates in a demo day, where participants pitch their businesses for potential investment.

Who is Eligible for the Program?

The CWC Business Accelerate Programme is open to:

• High school graduates interested in starting or scaling a business.
• University students or graduates with a business idea or an existing venture.
• Entrepreneurs committed to participating in a 3-month accelerator and one year of follow-up support.
• Entrepreneurs who are very passionate about starting or expanding their businesses.
• This opportunity is individuals whose business operates in countries like Nigeria, and Ghana.

What Are the Benefits?

Participants of the program will receive a wide array of benefits, including:

What Are the Benefits?
Participants of the programme will receive a wide array of benefits, including:

1. Unique Entrepreneurship Training
   • Access to a specially designed entrepreneurship course worth $250, tailored to each participant’s business niche.
   • Insights based on real-world case studies and the experiences of successful founders.
2. Free Tools and Resources
   • Premium tools, including Notion, social media management resources, and finance templates.
   • A fully functional website with domain name and hosting for your business.
3. Skill Development
   • Master essential skills such as:
     • Effective communication and pitching
     • Basic website development using WordPress
     • Financial management
     • Social media strategy
     • Problem-solving and decision-making
4. Mentorship and Networking
   • Engage with brilliant mentors and learn from speaker sessions led by CEOs and founders.
   • Connect with angel investors, grant providers, and opportunities for fellowships and travel conferences.
5. Growth and Investment Opportunities
   • Ongoing support for one year to help your business scale and thrive.
   • Present your business during Demo Day for the chance to secure investment.
   • Ongoing support for one year to help your business scale and thrive. Present your business during Demo Day for the chance to secure investment of up to 20,000 cedis or 5 million naira.

Programme Cost

The total cost of the program is $200 (3,000 cedis or 320,000 naira). However, you are not required to pay the fee upfront; you can pay later once your business or idea is launched during the program. We want every great idea or business to have the opportunity to join our program without worrying about the program fee.

Deadline

Early deadline falls on the 1st of January 2025 and final deadline falls on the 20th January 2025

FAQ.

Frequently Asked questions are answered HERE

How to Apply

Interested individuals can apply by completing an application form detailing their business idea or existing venture and their motivations for joining the program. Applications will be reviewed, and selected participants will be contacted with further details.