Deadline: September 19, 2025
Are you a woman entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur ready to thrive in the digital economy? The Women in Digital Business (WIDB) Training Program is here to equip you with essential skills, tools, and strategies to digitally transform your business for success.
This fully-funded program, brought to you by AM-Steve House in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ITC/ILO) and Microsoft philanthropies, now have a series of five pilots of which the recruitment for the 4th pilot is currently underway. It is expected that all the pilots will be concluded by the end of 2025.
Benefits
- Build a strong online presence and learn how to sell and manage business processes digitally.
- Access tailored training from ITC/ILO’s internationally recognized Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program.
- Receive formalization support, including free business registration for qualifying participants.
- Join a network of empowered women entrepreneurs across Africa.
Eligibility
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a woman aged 18–60 years (born between December 10, 1964, and December 10, 2006).
- Be African and a resident of one of Africa’s 55 countries.
- You must have a valid email and WhatsApp accounts
- You must have access to a connected computer or smartphone with which you can access online
- Be an entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur with:
- An existing business, or
- A business idea you intend to implement within the next six months.
- Preference will be given to non-tech micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
- Fluency in English Language.
Application
Deadline for the 4th Pilot Track Applications is Friday, September 19, 2025.
For more information, visit WiDB TOE at AM-Steve House.
