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Programme Overview
The FATE Transformer Program is an initiative under the FATE Foundation’s 2024-2029 strategic plan designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential Nigerian businesses in critical sectors of the economy. It aims to create 10,000 jobs by 2030 by supporting businesses poised for rapid scaling and long-term economic impact. Recognizing that high-growth businesses are drivers of employment and economic transformation, the program exists to identify and support such businesses that have the potential to scale rapidly and create sustainable jobs.
Leveraging over 24 years of expertise, this program provides advanced business strategies and guidance to unlock new frontiers, empowering entrepreneurs to expand locally and globally while navigating an ever-evolving business environment and positioning them for global relevance.
Programme Information
The FATE Transformer Program offers a holistic support system to high-growth businesses, integrating access to talent, mentorship, capital, and market opportunities. Tailored to each business’s unique scaling needs, the program delivers a comprehensive framework to nurture, guide and enable businesses to thrive and expand. Participants benefit from cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, financial resources, leadership training and collaborative networks to accelerate their leadership in the industry
Our Support Pillars
Access to Capital
Access to Capital
Access to Talent
Access to Talent
Access to Markets
Access to Markets
Access to Mentors
Access to Mentors
Key Benefits
- Holistic Support System: Participants receive a blend of tailored and baseline support across four critical pillars—talent, capital, mentorship, and market access.
- Expert-Led Mentorship: Businesses are matched with seasoned entrepreneurs and subject-matter experts who provide strategic advice on scaling, leadership, and international expansion.
- Funding and Investment Opportunities: The program facilitates access to potential investors and financial institutions, helping businesses close funding gaps and accelerate growth.
- Peer Networking and Collaboration: Participants have the opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, forming a robust peer network that encourages collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
- Long-Term Strategy Development: A focus on sustainable growth and market expansion strategies that position businesses for success locally and globally.
Programme Highlights
- Workshops and Training – addressing the collective needs of the cohort
- Bi-weekly Sprints – Conduct bi-weekly assessments of each team’s progress based on their set goals.
- Resource Partnerships – Partnerships with relevant firms to provide free or discounted resources.
- Founders Meet-ups – workshops with experts and peers to provide support, exchange ideas, and foster networking opportunities.
- Funders Series – quarterly meetings with investors to help entrepreneurs understand the capital landscape and secure funding
Who Should Attend
Designed for founders with 5+ years of operation, annual revenue of ₦500 million+, a proven business model, and significant market traction. The program targets businesses operating in sectors critical to Nigeria’s economic development ((e.g., technology, renewable energy, agriculture, manufacturing, etc.) and with demonstrated potential for scaling and job creation.
Ideal candidates include businesses with a clear growth trajectory, demonstrated leadership, and readiness to scale operations both locally and internationally.
Application Process
FAQs
The FATE Transformer Program is an initiative designed to support high-growth businesses in Nigeria, aiming to accelerate their growth and create sustainable jobs by providing tailored interventions.
To qualify for the program, businesses must have been in operation for at least five years and generate annual revenues exceeding ₦500 million. Additionally, they should demonstrate substantial growth traction, possess the potential for scaling, and show a commitment to making a positive economic impact. Founders should have aspirations for expansion and a willingness to learn and develop their business capabilities.
The program provides access to capital, talent acquisition, mentorship, and market opportunities, including workshops, networking events, and financial resources.
The program duration is between 6 to 24 months, depending on the specific needs of each business cohort.
Participants are selected through a multi-tiered process, including eligibility checks, business profiling, expert interviews, and final selection by a panel of industry leaders.
Interested businesses can apply through our online portal during the application period. Detailed guidelines and application forms will be provided on the program’s webpage.
The application fee for the program is [insert fee amount]. This fee supports the administration of the program and its resources.
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