Lagos, Nigeria 8th July, 2025: To mark its 9th anniversary, SoMe Solutions, a leading communications and brand growth company, has unveiled The Unicorn Project, a ₦20 million initiative to find, fund, and scale Nigeria’s next iconic women-led brand.
With less than 2% of venture capital funding reaching female entrepreneurs, The Unicorn Project aims to change the narrative by equipping one standout women-led business with:
- ₦500,000 cash and a ₦20M brand/PR package
- Strategic business support and mentorship
- Influencer partnerships and PR amplification
- Visibility to scale across Africa
“This isn’t just funding; it’s a growth engine to transform potential into a household name,” said Elizabeth Osho, Founder of SoMe Solutions.
“A great product needs more than just a voice, its needs a powerful network, access to capital and strategic mentorship” said Bola Lawal convener and CEO of Premia Business Network
How it Works:
- Call for Applications – Women entrepreneurs across Nigeria apply.
- Top 20 Shortlist – Brand and market assessment.
- Top 5 Showcase – Finalists pitch to the public with live voting.
- Final Selection – Three winners chosen.
- Support & Scaling – Full growth package rolled out.
Prizes:
1st Place (The Unicorn): ₦500k cash + ₦20M growth package
2nd Place: ₦350k cash + business support
3rd Place: ₦250k cash + mentorship
Long-Term Impact:
- Empower 3 women-led brands to scale across Africa
- Inspire over 10,000 female entrepreneurs nationwide
- Boost visibility and representation of women in business
“This is about showing what’s possible when women have the tools, funding, and visibility to thrive,”
To apply, follow @somesolutions on Instagram & TikTok or visit the SoMe Solutions website.
Find SoMe Solutions
Website: SoMe Solutions.
Instagram: @somesolutions
Instagram: @The Elizabeth
TikTok: @somesolutionsco
Email: hello@somesolutionsco.com
