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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


📥 Apply Now or Learn More

👉 Apply to Join

👉 Download Program One-Pager

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