Call For Applications: ANTFem 2.0 For Female Food Entrepreneurs Across Nigeria
Applications are now open for Cohort 2.0 of the Advancing Nutrition Through Female-Led Processing (ANTFem) Program, an initiative empowering women-led food businesses across Nigeria.
Implemented by Food Health Systems Advisory (FHSA), ANTFem supports female entrepreneurs driving change in the dried tomato, dried okra, dried/smoked fish, yoghurt, and fura da nono value chains. The program provides tailored support in business development, finance, technology, digital tools, mentoring, and market access helping female processors build stronger, more sustainable food enterprises.
Who Can Apply
- For SMEs:
- Female-led food processors with ₦10 million+ annual turnover
- Active in one of the listed value chains
- Registered with SMEDAN or CAC
- Serving low-income consumers
- For Clusters:
- Groups of 10 female-led micro food businesses within the same value chain
- Cluster turnover between ₦5 million and ₦10 million
- Registered with SMEDAN or CAC
- Must have dedicated production sites and maintain financial records
What You’ll Gain
- Business development and technical support
- Access to funding and finance opportunities
- Market linkages and visibility
- Mentorship and community building
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Eligible States: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Anambra, and Kaduna
Ready to take your food business to the next level?
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