THE DAW VENTURE STUDIO
We Don't Just Advise. We Build Alongside You
The Project
Building The Next Generation Of Women Led African Businesses
African women are among the most entrepreneurial in the world yet they remain the most underserved. No access to capital. No structured support. No market access. The result? Brilliant ideas die before they become businesses. The DAW Venture Studio was built to change that. Our goal is to enable 100,000 + women to achieve economic independence by accessing broader markets, driving sustainable growth, and strengthening communities through innovate online trade.
tRAINING PROGRAMS
World-Class Training, For African women
We use the EntreComp Framework the European Entrepreneurship Competence Framework used across Belgium, France, Germany, and Finland to deliver 12 months of intensive, structured business training. You will master business strategy, digital literacy, financial management, and leadership.
FINANCIAL ACCESS
Capital Without the Barriers
Every member of the DAW Venture Studio gains access to the DAW Cooperative a women-focused financial system offering loans from ₦500k up to ₦15 Million at 0–5% interest. Whether you need emergency funds, growth capital, or large-scale investment, we have a tier designed for you.
MARKET & TECHNOLOGY ACCESS
Sell Locally. Reach Globally
Every entrepreneur is onboarded onto the DAW Cooperative Platform a full digital ecosystem featuring an e-commerce marketplace with an international sales license, shop and order management, a digital wallet, analytics, and contributions tracking. Your business gets the technology infrastructure it needs to sell beyond borders from day one.
MENTORSHIP & COMMUNITY
You Will Never Build Alone
From product development and branding support to peer learning and one-on-one mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, the DAW Venture Studio surrounds you with the guidance and network you need to scale. Our cooperative community means every member is invested in your success.
How the Program Works
Step 1
Join 120 women in the DAW Venture Studio for a 12-month intensive program using the EntreComp Framework.
Step 2
Train & Build You receive hands-on training in business, digital transformation, and financial management while building your actual business alongside a community of driven women.
Step 3
Graduate & Launch Graduates gain full access to the DAW Marketplace, cooperative loans, digital tools, and an international sales license to sell their products and services globally.
Step 4
Scale & Employ Our graduates don't just run businesses — they create jobs. Each graduate goes on to employ 5–10 staff, becoming an employer and a change maker in her community.
10,000
Women Empowered
6,000
Microloans Granted
7
Countries Reached
10
Years In Service
