As the wholly positive outcome of efforts aimed at accelerating women-led innovation across emerging economies globally, has wrapped up and over 100 Nigerian female-led businesses have been positioned for global success, expansion and growth. Like the Aurora Tech Award itself, the bootcamp selection emphasized innovation, scalability, and social impact — preparing Nigerian founders not just for local growth, but for success on the global stage.
With strategic support and partnership of InDrive’s Aurora Tech Award, The Nest Innovation and Technology Park together with a curated cohort of visionary women from diverse sectors including technology, fashion, agriculture, health, and education engaged the ladies in immersive workshops, mentorship sessions, pitch training, and access to funding opportunities — all tailored to address the unique challenges faced by women in business.
“From storytelling to structure, every session reshaped how I think about building and communicating as a founder, left me with a clear truth: as founders, our stories, systems, and structures must work together that’s how we build ventures that inspire belief and attract opportunity” says Bootcamp participant Edwina Abah.
“Can’t wait to share more insights soon there’s so much more for founders to learn from this journey. Shoutout to the amazing women I’m learning and building alongside. Huge thanks to Aurora Tech Award and The Nest Innovation Technology Park Ltd for curating this experience, and to every brilliant woman in this cohort building with courage and vision”
“The past few days have been empowering, educational, and exciting. There was so much strength in community, and so much real value gained from learning how to pitch and communicate our message, to developing fundraising strategies, refining personal branding, and positioning ourselves for growth.
A huge thank you to all the incredible speakers and organisers who made this experience so impactful” effuses Zusi Inegbeniki, Founder of FoundexAI and participant in the bootcamp.
A two-week post-program mentorship- with doyennes like Folake Owodunni, Founder of Emergency Response Africa, who famoulsy responded “I rarely focus on it because I don’t have the time. I’m just trying to make things work.”when asked about biases and prejudice– follows the bootcamp