THE CONSORTIUM

The Consortium is a high-level enterprise growth and access platform designed to connect entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders with the knowledge, relationships and opportunities required to scale.

This edition brings together entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, development-sector stakeholders and experienced business leaders for a practical conversation around one of the most important challenges facing growing businesses:

How do you access the right capital at the right stage of your business, and use it effectively to scale?

Under the theme:

“Scaling Up with Grant, Debt & Equity”

Participants will gain practical insights into the different forms of growth capital, how funders assess businesses, how entrepreneurs can become investment-ready, and how to position their businesses for sustainable growth.

This is not simply another networking event.

It is a platform for knowledge, relationships, capital access and enterprise growth.

What to Expect

Practical Capital Access Insights

Understand the differences between grants, debt and equity and determine which financing option may be appropriate for your business.

Grant, Debt & Equity

Learn how funders evaluate businesses and what entrepreneurs should prepare before seeking capital.

Scaling Your Business

Explore the systems, strategy, governance, financial records and market opportunities required to move from survival to sustainable growth.

Strategic Connections

Connect with entrepreneurs, business leaders, funders, development institutions and other stakeholders within the enterprise ecosystem.

Real-World Perspectives

Hear from experienced professionals and business leaders who understand the realities of financing and scaling enterprises in Nigeria.

Who Should Attend?

The Consortium is designed for:

• Business owners and founders
• Entrepreneurs and innovators
• CEOs, Managing Directors and senior executives
• TEF Alumni and supported entrepreneurs
• Growing businesses seeking capital
• Entrepreneurs preparing for investment
• Professionals working within the enterprise-development ecosystem
• Selected ecosystem stakeholders and invited guests

Eligibility for Non-Abuja TEF Alumni Participants

A limited number of spaces are available for non-Abuja TEF Alumni members and selected participants.

To qualify, you should either:

Own a business or hold an executive leadership position in a reputable organization.

Featured Conversations

Participants will engage with experienced voices from the banking, investment, development, economic and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The programme will feature conversations around:

• Preparing your business for funding
• Grants: opportunities, expectations and readiness
• Debt financing: what lenders look for
• Equity: when and how to bring investors into your business
• Financial records and business credibility
• Alternative financing opportunities
• Building an investable and scalable business
• Strategic relationships for growth

Why You Should Attend

If you are building a business and asking:

“Where will the next capital for my business come from?”

Then The Consortium is for you.
Registration: FREE
Attendance: Limited and subject to registration/confirmation

Organiser

Abuja TEF Alumni Hub​​