Emerging Entrepreneur
You are building a promising business idea and need the right foundation to move forward.
Sustainable Empowerment Program (SEP)
Empowering Women. Strengthening Businesses. Creating Sustainable Futures.
A practical programme helping women entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses through learning, mentorship, connections and growth support.
For women entrepreneurs and business owners in Nigeria.
Practical Support for Business Growth.
The Sustainable Empowerment Program is an initiative of the ELOY Foundation, sponsored by Wema Bank. It helps women entrepreneurs gain practical knowledge, improve how they run their businesses, build useful connections and access potential growth opportunities.
✓Practical business learning
✓Financial literacy and management insights
✓Mentorship and networking
✓Potential business growth opportunities
Is SEP Right for You?
SEP is for women entrepreneurs ready to learn, improve their businesses and take their next step.
Growing Business Owner
You have an existing venture and want to strengthen its structure, management and performance.
Ambitious Founder
You are ready to develop your capabilities and move your business to its next level.
Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur
You want to build a business that creates lasting value for your customers and community.
If you're ready to learn, grow and build stronger, SEP was created with you in mind.
What You'll Gain
Learn what matters, connect with the right people and build with greater confidence.
01
Business Knowledge
Practical insights to help you make smarter business decisions.
02
Financial Literacy
Understand the numbers behind a healthier, better-managed business.
03
Business Structure
Strengthen the systems and foundations supporting your business.
04
Mentorship
Learn from experienced professionals and business leaders.
05
Powerful Connections
Join a community of ambitious women entrepreneurs and build meaningful connections.
06
Growth Opportunities
Access potential resources, services and opportunities designed to support your journey.
✦Funding opportunities
✦Valuable business services
✦Business growth support
✦Other resources designed to strengthen participating businesses
Important: The ₦1 million is the maximum potential value of the support package and is not a guaranteed cash grant. Eligibility, selection and the specific support provided are subject to programme terms and the selection process.
Up to ₦1m Business Support
Maximum potential support package value
Ready to Apply? Here's What You'll Need.
You will need four things to complete your application.
Your Details
Basic personal and business information.
Your Business Plan
An outline of your business idea or existing venture.
Your 1-Minute Pitch
A short video introducing yourself and your business.
Wema Bank Account
A Wema Bank account is part of the programme journey.
Don't have a Wema Bank account yet? You can still apply. See the guidance below.
Don't Have a Wema Bank Account Yet? That's Okay.
You do not need an existing Wema Bank account to apply. Simply select “No” on the application form. The team will provide guidance and assist you with the account-opening process.
From Application to Growth.
A simple process from application to participation.
— Submit
Complete your application.
— Be Considered
Applications go through the programme's selection process.
— Learn & Connect
Access learning, mentorship, networking and business development opportunities.
— Build Better
Apply new knowledge, tools and resources to your business.
— Unlock More
Selected participants may access additional business support opportunities.
Selection and support are subject to programme terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
SEP is a practical platform designed to help women entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses through learning, financial literacy, mentorship, networking and growth opportunities.
Women entrepreneurs and business owners in Nigeria with an emerging business idea or an existing venture who are ready to strengthen and grow their business can apply.
No. The programme is open to women with an emerging business idea as well as women who already operate a business.
No. You do not need an existing Wema Bank account to apply. Select “No” on the application form and the team will guide you through the account-opening process.
Selected participants may have access to a business support package valued at up to ₦1 million, which may include funding opportunities, valuable services and other business growth support.
No. The ₦1 million is the maximum potential value of the support package and is not a guaranteed cash grant. Eligibility, selection and specific support are subject to programme terms.
Applications go through the programme’s selection process. Selected participants can then access learning, mentorship, networking and business development opportunities, subject to programme terms.
Your Business Deserves the Opportunity to Grow.
If you are ready to strengthen your business, apply now.
Need assistance? 07038001097