Unlock Your Engineering Potential with the 2025 DELT-Her Initiative
The DELT-Her Initiative is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort, offering Nigerian women in engineering a unique opportunity to transform innovative ideas into thriving startups. If you’re a young female engineer with a bold vision and a solid business plan, this program could be your gateway to success.
What is the DELT-Her Initiative?
The Developing Engineering Leaders through Her (DELT-Her) Initiative is a groundbreaking program designed to bridge the gender gap in engineering and technology in Nigeria. Beyond just funding, DELT-Her provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and business development support to help female engineers turn their concepts into scalable startups.
Inspired by global initiatives like the Anita Borg Institute and the UN’s Girl Up! campaign, DELT-Her is committed to increasing female participation in engineering and ensuring women have the resources to succeed in a male-dominated field.
Key Objectives of the DELT-Her Initiative
✅ Support innovative engineering ideas from young Nigerian women
✅ Promote gender inclusion in STEM fields
✅ Build strong networks between academia, industry, and investors
✅ Showcase female role models to inspire the next generation of engineers
Who Can Apply for the 2025 DELT-Her Initiative?
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
✔ Must be a Nigerian woman aged 23–45 years
✔ Hold at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering
✔ Have a well-defined engineering project proposal with real-world applicability
✔ Ensure at least 60% of the team is female
How to Apply for the DELT-Her Initiative 2025
- Complete the official application form on the DELT-Her website
- Submit a detailed project proposal outlining your engineering solution
- Meet the deadline: July 31, 2025 (early submission recommended)
Why wait? If you have a groundbreaking engineering idea and a strong team, apply now and take the first step toward building a successful startup!
Don’t miss this chance—apply today!
