AI for Business Growth Accelerator
Creative Business Edition | 6-Week Online Program
Grow smarter. Work easier. Let AI accelerate your business.
A 6-week program for creative entrepreneurs in Nigeria ready to cut costs, grow faster, and build a smarter business using AI and automation.
🎯 Target Audience:
Creative entrepreneurs like tailors, shoemakers, and local brand builders — no tech skills needed.
👉 Apply Now | Download Program Overview
🎯 Who This Is For
This program is designed for:
🧵 Tailors, shoemakers, and fashion designers
🪡 Creatives who sell physical or digital products
👩🏽🎨 Artisans ready to grow a brand, not just survive
💡 No tech skills required. We’ll guide you every step of the way.
📦 What You’ll Get
✅ Toolkits & AI Assistants
Use simple tools that help you save time, attract more customers, and manage your work.
🧠 Student Collaborators
Work with brilliant tech students who’ll help you build solutions for your business.
📬 Mentorship & Smart Support
Ask mentors or AI-powered advisors when you're stuck.
🎤 Pitch Day Showcase
Present your progress to a live audience and win helpful business prizes.
🌍 Business Directory Listing
Be discovered online by new customers and partners.
🏅 Digital Badge
Become an AI-Certified Creative Entrepreneur.
🗺️ Your 6-Week Journey
Week | Focus | Highlights |
Week 0 | Onboarding | Meet your AI Assistant + join the platform |
Week 1 | Diagnose | Audit your business (processes, expenses, customers) |
Week 2 | Optimise | Use AI to reduce wasted time and money |
Week 3 | Grow | Attract more customers using smart digital tools |
Week 4 | Collaborate | Pair with students to build business upgrades |
Week 5 | Pitch | Share your results and win exciting growth prizes |
🏆 Creative Growth Challenges & Prizes
Earn prizes by completing missions that grow your business:
✂️ Optimise Challenge: Automate a routine task
📣 Visibility Challenge: Post your product using #MadeWithOpportuned
👥 Referral Challenge: Get 3+ customers through word of mouth
💡 Survey Challenge: Ask your customers what they want — then act
🎁 Prizes include:
Ad credit to grow your audience
Mini branding kits & logo refresh
Photoshoot vouchers for your products
Expert growth consultations
Social media spotlight
₦100,000 grand prize + growth tools for the top business
💬 Hear From Participants
“Before this, I didn’t know AI could help my small business. Now I’ve automated things I used to spend hours on.” — Example Tailor from Ibadan
🤔 FAQs
What if my business isn’t creative-focused?
You can still apply! While this cohort prioritises creatives, we welcome other types of businesses too.
What if I’m not in Ibadan?
This pilot is currently for Ibadan and nearby regions only — but sign up for updates and we’ll let you know when we’re in your area.
Do I need to be good with computers?
Nope! All you need is a smartphone and a willingness to learn. We’ll guide you step-by-step.
🤝 Want to Partner?
Are you an NGO, agency, or community organisation that works with local business owners?
Let’s bring this program to your people.
👉 Apply as a Community Partner
✨ Meet the Creative Entrepreneurs We’re Prioritising
✅ Tailors
✅ Shoemakers
✅ Fashion designers
✅ Home & decor creators
✅ Custom bag makers
✅ Bakers & cake decorators
✅ Jewellery makers
✅ Leather workers
✅ Mural & sign painters
✅ Upcycled furniture sellers
✅ Ankara print brands
✅ Artisans with online stores
✅ Craft-based businesses with stalls
🌐 Format & Requirements
6 weeks online + 1 final in-person Pitch Day
Must be based in Ibadan or surrounding areas
Must be an active business (with products or customers)
🎓 All selected participants will receive:
AI support
Toolkits
Access to student collaborators
Opportunity to win prizes and mentorship