The Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), in collaboration with Digital African Woman (DAW), has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 DAW Cooperative Venture Studio, an initiative targeting 120 women-owned businesses across Katsina State.

The programme aims to strengthen women-led enterprises by promoting innovation, improving business management capacity and equipping entrepreneurs with strategies for sustainable growth.

To qualify, applicants must be women entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35 who own or operate businesses that have been active for at least 12 months. Applicants must also be based in Katsina State and operate within one of the programme’s approved business sectors.

Eligible sectors include agribusiness and commodities, food processing, local produce procurement, dairy production, spice processing and poultry farming.

Programme Benefits

The DAW Cooperative Venture Studio 2026 will provide selected businesses with support through two development pathways designed to improve business performance, strengthen enterprise capacity and create opportunities for long-term growth.

A total of 120 women-owned enterprises will be selected to benefit from the initiative.

Application Deadline

Interested entrepreneurs have until 15 November 2026 to submit their applications.

How to Apply

Eligible women entrepreneurs interested in participating should complete the online application form through the link below:

Apply for the DAW Cooperative Venture Studio 2026

Source: Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA)