WIMBIZ 2026 Impact Investment Grant: Nigerian Women Can Apply for Up to ₦6 Million

Are you a female entrepreneur in Nigeria looking for funding to grow your business? The WIMBIZ 2026 Impact Investment Opportunity could be your chance, and yes, Nigerians are eligible. The deadline is October 23, 2026, so there's very little time left.

What Is the WIMBIZ Impact Investment Opportunity?

WIMBIZ (Women in Management, Business and Public Service) is a Lagos-based organisation that works to advance women's leadership. Its Impact Investment Opportunity gives cash grants to women-led businesses. It runs alongside the 25th Annual WIMBIZ Conference, themed "Rooted, Rising, Ready: Born in Africa, Built for the World."

The conference holds November 5–6, 2026 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, in physical and virtual formats.

Key Details at a Glance

-Grant: Up to ₦6 million to be won

-Categories: Food and beverage, sustainability, innovation and other business categories

-Supported by: Nigerian Bottling Company, Coca-Cola and Unilever

-Extra opportunity: A solar system, courtesy of All On

-Deadline: October 23, 2026

Who Is This Opportunity For?

-It is for female entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level. Applicants must be registered to attend the 2026 WIMBIZ Annual Conference.

-WIMBIZ's earlier descriptions of its Impact Investment Competition have focused on young Nigerian women running startups or businesses less than three years old. This year's flyer doesn't state an age or business-age limit, so check the application form for any extra criteria before you apply.

-A Track Record of Real Funding

-This programme has paid out before. At the 2023 conference, NBC awarded ₦3 million across two women entrepreneurs: ₦1 million to the CEO of Bloom and ₦2 million to the CEO of Shades of Life Care Ltd. WIMBIZ says its Impact Investment programme has facilitated more than 28 grants for businesswomen.

How to Apply

Register for the 2026 WIMBIZ Annual Conference at wimbiz.org/25th-annual-conference. Online registration is listed as closing on October 23, 2026 too, so do this first.

Complete the application form: 👉 Apply for the WIMBIZ 2026 Impact Investment Opportunity https://wimbiz.org/25th-annual-conference/

Submit before October 23, 2026.

For questions, you can email conference@wimbiz.org or visit wimbiz.org.

Tips for a Strong Application

-Be specific about impact. Explain who your business serves and how the grant would change that.

-Show numbers. Include customers, revenue, jobs created or growth milestones if you have them.

+Match a category. If you fit food and beverage, sustainability or innovation, say so clearly.

-Say how you'd use the money. A clear plan for the funds tells reviewers you're ready.

-Don't wait. Apply early so a technical glitch doesn't cost you the chance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Nigerians apply for the WIMBIZ 2026 grant?

Yes. WIMBIZ is a Nigerian organisation and the conference holds in Lagos. Female entrepreneurs registered for the conference can apply.

How much can I win?

Up to ₦6 million is available in grants.

What is the deadline?

October 23, 2026.

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