Grow your Fashion Business
A Fully Funded Physical Fellowship for Fashion Entrepreneurs.
The African Fashion FundLab Fellowship equips fashion entrepreneurs with the practical knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to build stronger businesses, access funding, and prepare for long-term growth.
Applications are now open and will close on 20th July 2026
About the Fellowship
The African Fashion FundLab Fellowship is a fully funded fellowship for fashion designers across Nigeria to help them establish their fashion businesses, strengthen their operations, improve financial management, become investment-ready, and scale sustainably.
This fellowship focuses on practical execution, not theory, helping participants move from idea to action.
What You Will Learn
Business Strategy & Modelling​
Understand how to grow your fashion business, generate revenue, and structure sustainable business model.
Funding & Investor Readiness
Understand how to position your fashion business for funding and attract investors
Business Accounting & Legal Foundations
Gain essential knowledge in bookkeeping, financial management, compliance, and legal setup for startups.
What to Expect
- Interactive Learning Sessions
- Workshop
- Question and Answer
- Funding Roadmap
- 3 Months of Post-Fellowship Mentorship
Who Can Apply
This fellowship is open to individuals who:
- Own a registered fashion business
- Have been in business for at least 3 years
- Can attend the fellowship in-person
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Note: Only 15 fellows who meet the eligibility criteria will be selected
Application Details
Application Deadline: Monday, 20th July, 11:59 PM WAT
Fellowship Format: Fully funded physical fellowship
Venue: Lagos (More details will be shared with selected fellows)
Build Your Fashion Business With Structure. Not Guesswork.
Join the African Fashion Fundlab Fellowship and gain the tools, guidance, and clarity needed to build stronger businesses, acess funding , and prepare for long-term growth.
FAQs
Is the fellowship free?
Yes. The fellowship is fully funded for all selected participants.
Is it virtual?
No. This is a physical fellowship.
How many people will be selected?
Only 15 fashion entrepreneurs will be admitted.
When will the venue be announced?
The venue will be communicated to all successful applicants.
Will I receive a certificate after the fellowship?
Yes, certificates will be given to all participants
Will accommodation be provided?
There will be no accommodation for participants
How long will the fellowship last?
It is a 4-day physical fellowship with 3 months virtual post-fellowship mentorship
