Payment gateway provider Paystack has launched the Small Business Launchpad, an intensive four-week growth program tailored for active small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.
The initiative offers selected business operators direct access to industry experts, operational clinics, priority support, and financial relief to help scale their enterprises.
Programme Overview & Cohort Structure
| Feature | Key Details |
| Start Date | Cohort 1 begins August 27, 2026 |
| Cohort Capacity | Up to 50 selected Paystack merchants |
| Participation Fee | ₦150,000 (~$109) |
| Financial Perks | 3 months of free payment processing (capped at ₦25 million in transaction volume) |
| Core Curriculum | Customer acquisition, financial structuring, business systems, and operations |
Operator-Led Mentorship & Support
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Expert Contributors: Practical business clinics will be led by established founders and industry executives, including Babajide Duroshola (MD, M-KOPA Nigeria), Luther Lawoyin (Co-founder, Pricepally), Nana Abu (Senior Manager, KPMG), Kenny Isichei (Bumpa), and Jumoke Dada (Founder, Taéillo).
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Strategic Execution: Jumoke Gbeleyi, Strategy and Operations Leader at Paystack, noted that the program focuses on actionable business systems rather than abstract theory, giving entrepreneurs direct solutions for daily cash flow, customer retention, and operational pressure points.
