Are you building a business and looking for funding, visibility, and the right platform to grow?
Applications are now open for the Toke Makinwa x Flutterwave Glow Up Grant 2026, an initiative designed to support promising Nigerian entrepreneurs with funding, exposure, and opportunities to scale their businesses.
The grant is targeted at ambitious small business owners who are actively building their brands and leveraging digital tools to reach customers and drive growth.
About the Grant
The Glow Up Grant is a ₦1,000,000 funding initiative powered by Toke Makinwa Beauty in partnership with Flutterwave.
Beyond financial support, the programme aims to encourage digital payment adoption among Nigerian businesses while helping entrepreneurs gain greater visibility and access to growth opportunities.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to showcase their businesses, tell their stories, and compete for grant funding that can help accelerate their next stage of growth.
Grant Value
A total grant fund of ₦1,000,000 will be awarded to three entrepreneurs:
- One Grand Winner: ₦500,000
- Two Additional Winners: ₦250,000 each
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Own a Nigeria-based small business or SME.
- Have an active online presence for their business.
- Have a functional Flutterwave account.
- Be using Flutterwave through a payment link, online store, checkout integration, or another Flutterwave payment solution.
- Be willing to promote their business through a short video pitch.
Benefits
Recipients will gain access to:
- Business funding to support growth and expansion.
- Increased visibility for their brands.
- Exposure to wider audiences and potential customers.
- Opportunities to strengthen their digital business infrastructure.
- Recognition from two leading brands in entrepreneurship and technology.
- A platform to showcase their business story and impact.
How to Apply
To participate:
- Create or activate your Flutterwave account if you do not already have one.
- Complete the application form through the official application link.
- Record and publish a one-minute video pitch on Instagram.
- Collaborate with @tokemakinwafoundation.
- Tag @tokemakinwabeauty and @theflutterwave.
- Use the hashtags #GlowUpGrant and #TMBxFlutterwaveGrant.
Important Note
Having a functional Flutterwave setup is a mandatory requirement for participation.
According to the organisers, businesses without a Flutterwave account or integration will not be considered for the grant.
This programme is not only about funding. It is designed to help entrepreneurs gain visibility, build credibility, adopt digital payment solutions, and position their businesses for long-term growth.
If you are a Nigerian entrepreneur with a strong business idea, an active brand, and ambitions to scale, this is an opportunity worth exploring.