Focused record review
We agree one priority area and review up to three relevant existing items, such as a company record, contract, invoice trail or compliance schedule. Documents are requested securely after selection, not through this form.
Fortebridge Consults · SheBuilds 10
She built the business.
Let’s strengthen what holds it up.
Ten women-led businesses will receive a focused review of the records, agreements and operating habits behind their next stage of growth. We will help each selected founder see what needs attention and what to do first.
Applications closed 10 sponsored places · No application fee
The reason for this programme
Good businesses deserve sound footing.
A founder can win customers and still lose time and money to work that began without agreed terms, a delivery record nobody can find, an overdue invoice without an owner, or a renewal that slipped past its date.
SheBuilds 10 gives ten women-led Nigerian businesses a practical, limited review of one pressing issue. It is a chance to turn a vague concern into a clear sequence of decisions—without having to commission a broad advisory project first.
What selected businesses receive
A defined review. A usable way forward.
Written priorities
A concise findings note identifies the practical gaps, explains why they matter and sets out the first actions the business can take. It is grounded in the documents actually reviewed.
Two working conversations
An opening call of up to 45 minutes and a 30-minute findings call to test the recommendations against the realities of the business.
The fee for this defined review is covered by Fortebridge.
It does not include filing or government fees, litigation, representation, a full legal audit, drafting or renegotiating documents, or implementation of the action plan. Any further work is optional and would require a separately agreed scope and fee. Selection is subject to a suitability check and written engagement terms.
Who should apply
A real business. A real decision in front of you.
We welcome founders across sectors and states. A CAC registration helps us review company records, but is not a requirement to apply.
You can also take the free Business Protection AssessmentYou are eligible if:
- You are a woman founder, cofounder or proprietor with meaningful authority to act for the business.
- The business operates in Nigeria and has traded for at least six months.
- You can join two remote conversations and, if selected, provide up to three relevant records through a secure channel.
- You can describe a specific records, contracts, payment or compliance problem that a focused review could help you address.
How we choose the ten
Need and readiness, assessed fairly.
We first check eligibility. Eligible applications are then reviewed against the same four criteria. We may ask shortlisted applicants a clarification question or verify basic business information before a final decision. Where scores are close, we will consider a reasonable spread of sectors and locations.
Business need
A concrete contract, payment, records or compliance gap that this review can realistically address.
Readiness to act
The applicant can join the conversations, share relevant records securely and own the next steps.
Likely benefit
The proposed changes could materially improve how the business operates or protects its income.
Clarity of application
The applicant explains the problem and desired outcome with enough detail for a fair review.
Apply by6 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. WAT
Selection updateBy 13 November 2026
All applicants who provide a valid email will receive an application acknowledgement. We will contact shortlisted businesses directly and inform all applicants of the outcome. Applying does not guarantee a place.
Apply to SheBuilds 10
Tell us where support would make a difference.
The application takes around five minutes. Give us a concrete example rather than confidential documents. We do not need your CAC certificate, customer records, financial statements or contract files at this stage.
Before you submit
Describe the issue in your own words. Do not include privileged information, customer personal data or urgent deadlines that require immediate legal action. For an urgent matter, contact Fortebridge directly.
Applications have closed.
The application window for this round ended. You can still take the free Business Protection Assessment or contact Fortebridge about your business.