If your brand is ready for a major upgrade, this is the break you’ve been waiting for. Applications are officially open for the 2026 Toke Makinwa x Flutterwave Glow Up Grant.
Powered by Toke Makinwa Beauty in partnership with Flutterwave, this initiative is handing out a total of ₦1,000,000 in cash prizes, alongside game-changing brand visibility, to three ambitious Nigerian entrepreneurs.
The Prize Breakdown
The ₦1 Million prize pool will be distributed directly to three deserving small businesses:
Award Tier
Cash Prize
Grand Prize Winner :₦500,000
First Runner-Up: ₦250,000
Second Runner-Up: ₦250,000
Why it Matters
While capital is crucial, any business owner knows that visibility and trust are what keep the doors open long-term. The Glow Up Grant gives you the best of both worlds:
- Direct Funding: Equity-free cash injections to buy inventory, upgrade equipment, or fund marketing.
- Massive Brand Exposure: A massive platform to share your business story, putting your products in front of thousands of new potential customers.
- Digital Optimization: An opportunity to streamline your checkout systems and improve digital operations using top-tier payment infrastructure.
Are You Eligible? (Requirements)
To keep the playing field fair, the judges are looking for real, active businesses ready for digital scale. To apply, you must:
- Own a small business or SME operating right here in Nigeria.
- Maintain an active online presence.
- Have a functional, active Flutterwave account.
- Actively use a Flutterwave payment solution (such as a payment link, online storefront, or checkout integration) to accept customer payments.
- Be ready to create and share a creative one-minute video pitch about your business.
How to Apply
To participate:
• Create or activate your Flutterwave account
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• Complete the official application form
• Record and publish a one-minute video pitch on Instagram
• Collaborate with @tokemakinwafoundation
• Tag @tokemakinwabeauty and @theflutterwave
• Use the hashtags #GlowUpGrant and #TMBxFlutterwaveGrant
Crucial Note: Having an active, functional Flutterwave integration is a mandatory requirement. If you aren't using Flutterwave to collect payments yet, you’ll need to set it up before applying!
Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejHCthWCDhCjYxOXIo1cnKNvuEsmFVt9Ji7nGf_NQkIq3qbg/viewform
Disclaimer
Edfrica shares opportunities for informational purposes only. Results and funding outcomes are not guaranteed.
