Ekehi is a business intelligence platform designed to support women entrepreneurs and women-led SMEs across Nigeria and Africa.
The platform aggregates funding opportunities, financial products, training programs, and business resources into a searchable, filterable resource hub.
This project was created as part of the Tabî Project by TEE Foundation for International Women's Day 2026.
Ekehi aims to reduce the barriers women entrepreneurs face in accessing capital and business networks by providing:
- A centralized directory of funding opportunities
- Access to credit products and financial services
- Listings for training programs and accelerators
- A curated library of practical business resources
All resources are searchable and filterable by sector, business stage, region, and funding size.
Women-owned businesses in Africa often experience a “triple penalty”:
- Limited access to capital
- Fewer connections to formal business networks
- Low visibility in male-dominated investment ecosystems
Even when opportunities exist (grants, venture funding, government programs), many women do not know about them or struggle to navigate the process.
Ekehi addresses this by creating a structured, accessible database of opportunities and support resources.
| User Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Women Entrepreneurs | Individuals at ideation, early, or growth stage seeking funding or training |
| Women-led SMEs | Businesses seeking capital, loans, or capacity building |
| Business Development Officers | Professionals sourcing resources for entrepreneurs |
| NGOs & Government Agencies | Organizations supporting women-led enterprises |
| Investors & Funders | Institutions looking to list opportunities |
A searchable directory of funding opportunities for women-led businesses.
- Venture Capital
- Angel Investment
- Government Grants
- Foundation / NGO Grants
- Loans and Credit Facilities
- Microfinance
- Accelerator Funding
- Prize Money
A directory of loan and financing options tailored to women-owned businesses.
Each listing includes:
- Financial institution
- Product name
- Loan amount range
- Interest rate
- Repayment terms
- Collateral requirements
- Eligibility
- Application instructions
A searchable list of programs supporting women entrepreneurs.
Examples include:
- Bootcamps
- Accelerators
- Workshops
- Training programs
All listings are categorized into sectors to enable accurate filtering.
Sectors include:
- Agriculture & Food Processing
- Fashion & Textiles
- Health & Wellness
- Technology & Digital Services
- Education & EdTech
- Financial Services & Fintech
- Retail & E-Commerce
- Manufacturing
- Creative Industries
- Logistics & Distribution
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Tourism & Hospitality
Funders and program providers can submit opportunities to the platform.
- Funder submits opportunity through a form
- Admin reviews submission
- Admin can:
- Approve
- Request changes
- Reject
- Submitter receives email notification
Future versions will allow funders to manage their own listings.
A curated library of practical tools for women entrepreneurs.
Initial resources include:
- CAC registration guide (Nigeria)
- Cash flow and budgeting templates
- Invoice templates
- Pitch deck templates
- Business plan templates
- SME tax guides
- Business credit score guide
- Export readiness checklist
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, JavaScript |
| Backend | Node.js + Express |
| Database | Supabase (PostgreSQL) |
| Search | Supabase Full-Text Search |
| Authentication | Supabase Auth + JWT |
| Resend or Mailgun | |
| Admin CMS | Directus or custom admin panel |
| Hosting | Netlify (frontend), Railway / Render (backend) |