TAFTA x Mastercard Foundation Women Entrepreneurship Development Program (WEDP) 2026
Job Description
TAFTA x Mastercard Foundation Women Entrepreneurship Development Program (WEDP) 2026
Applications are open for the Women Entrepreneurship Development Program (WEDP) Cohort 3, an entrepreneurship programme by Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
The programme is designed for young women in the creative industry who want to build, formalise, scale and position their businesses for sustainable growth.
Participants will receive practical business training through an intensive three-day bootcamp, followed by two months of expert mentorship.
The Lagos cohort combines virtual learning with an in-person masterclass and networking session.
About the Women Entrepreneurship Development Program
The Women Entrepreneurship Development Program is focused on helping women transition from having creative skills or business ideas to building structured and sustainable businesses.
Rather than focusing only on entrepreneurship theory, the programme covers practical areas such as business registration, financial management, pricing, sales, digital marketing, artificial intelligence tools and preparing a business to attract funding.
Participants will also receive continued mentorship after the initial bootcamp to help them apply what they have learned to their businesses.
Programme Details
- Programme: Women Entrepreneurship Development Program (WEDP) Cohort 3
- Organiser: Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA)
- Partner: Mastercard Foundation
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Target Group: Women in the creative industry
- Age Range: 18–35 years
- Bootcamp Duration: 3 days
- Mentorship: 2 months
- Programme Dates: 10–12 September 2026
- Day 1 & 2: Virtual sessions
- Day 3: Physical masterclass and networking in Lagos
Who Can Apply?
The programme is designed for:
- Women aged 18–35
- Women working in or building businesses within the creative industry
- Aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs interested in developing sustainable businesses
- Applicants interested in improving their business, financial, marketing and entrepreneurial skills
- Applicants able to participate in the programme activities
Selected applicants will receive a confirmation email containing further instructions and an admission letter.
What Participants Will Learn
Training will cover key areas required to build and manage a sustainable business, including:
- Business formalisation and CAC registration
- Bookkeeping
- Pricing
- Cash-flow management
- Sales
- Digital marketing
- Using AI tools for business
- Developing investor-ready pitch decks
- Business growth and sustainability
- Accessing finance and markets
Benefits
- Intensive three-day entrepreneurship bootcamp
- Two months of expert mentorship
- Support with business formalisation and CAC registration
- Practical bookkeeping and financial management training
- Pricing and cash-flow management skills
- Sales and digital marketing training
- Exposure to AI tools for business
- Guidance on developing investor-ready pitch decks
- Live business case studies
- Physical networking and masterclass opportunity in Lagos
- Practical support to help participants build and scale sustainable businesses
Programme Format
The bootcamp will take place from 10–12 September 2026.
- Days 1 and 2 will be conducted virtually.
- Day 3 will feature an in-person masterclass and networking session in Lagos.
- Participants will subsequently receive two months of mentorship.
Selection
Applicants are required to complete the registration form accurately. Successful applicants will be contacted by email and provided with detailed participation instructions and an admission letter.