Blacknest Africa · Live Masterclass

Raise Your First Asset Grant

A complete step-by-step guide to securing funding for equipment, machinery & business assets.

Stop waiting until you can afford the equipment your business needs. Learn practical strategies to identify funding opportunities, prepare compelling applications, and position your business to secure funding for the assets that will help you grow.

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Date Saturday, 1st August 2026

Time 8:30 PM (WAT)

Platform Live via Zoho Meeting

Early Bird ₦10,000

Regular ₦12,500

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The Problem

Does this sound familiar?

✕ You've delayed buying equipment because it's expensive.
✕ You know your business could produce more if you had the right machines.
✕ Customers are waiting longer because your production capacity is limited.
✕ You've missed opportunities because you simply don't have the right tools.
✕ You've considered taking a loan but don't want the financial pressure.

"When I have enough money…"

The truth is, many entrepreneurs don't grow because they lack business ideas.

They struggle because they don't know where to find funding for the assets their businesses need.

The Opportunity

Imagine your business one year from now…

→ Replacing manual work with machines.
→ Doubling your production.
→ Fulfilling larger orders.
→ Serving bigger clients.
→ Having a professional workspace that inspires confidence.
→ Creating more jobs because your business now has the capacity to grow.

What You'll Learn

After this masterclass, you'll know how to:

— eight practical outcomes, not a theory lecture

01Understand what asset grants are and how they work✓
02Find legitimate funding opportunities for equipment and business assets✓
03Determine whether your business is eligible before you apply✓
04Prepare the documents funders expect✓
05Build realistic equipment budgets✓
06Write stronger funding applications✓
07Avoid common mistakes that lead to rejection✓
08Develop a practical funding strategy for your business✓

Included With Enrollment

Bonuses: You'll also receive

Every registered participant walks away with tools they can put to use immediately, not just notes.

Asset Funding Opportunity List

A working list of real funding sources to start with, not a generic directory.

Equipment Budget Template

Build a realistic, funder-ready cost breakdown for the assets you need.

Grant Application Checklist

Know exactly what's expected before you submit, so nothing gets you disqualified.

Proposal Framework

A structure to build a stronger, more convincing funding application.

Certificate of Participation

Documented proof of the session for your records and applications.

Meet Your Facilitator

Ellen W. Irozuru

Co-Founder & Lead Consultant, Blacknest Africa Tony Elumelu Foundation Alumna & Mentor Business Development Consultant MBA

For years, Ellen has worked with entrepreneurs across Africa to strengthen their businesses, improve their funding readiness, and develop practical growth strategies. Through Blacknest Africa, she has supported founders with business planning, financial strategy, and preparing for funding opportunities.

This masterclass brings together those experiences into one practical, actionable session focused on helping entrepreneurs understand how to raise funding for business assets.

FAQ

Questions before you enroll

It's fully live via Zoho Meeting on Saturday, 1st August 2026, at 8:30 PM (WAT). You'll be learning alongside other entrepreneurs in real time.

No. This session is valuable whether you're currently running a business or actively preparing to start and scale one.

Yes. Every registered participant receives the replay, so you can revisit the strategies at your own pace.

Absolutely. There's dedicated time for live Q&A so you can get direct answers on your specific situation.

This session is built for you. We start from the basics of how asset grants work before moving into strategy.

Once you enroll, your Zoho Meeting link and reminders will be sent to the email you register with.

Yes. All bonus templates and your certificate of participation are delivered digitally after the masterclass.

Ready to Position Your Business for Funding?

The right equipment can change the trajectory of your business—but first, you need to know how to access the funding that makes it possible. Join entrepreneurs from across Africa for this practical, hands-on masterclass and leave with the knowledge, templates, and confidence to pursue funding opportunities more strategically.