The one-year LSETF x Canva MSME Business Support Programme is for nano, micro, small and medium businesses across Lagos
With Lagos entering one of its busiest periods for consumer activity, 5,000 eligible businesses are set to gain access to premium digital, AI, design, branding and marketing resources through a new partnership between the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and global visual communication platform, Canva.
The one-year LSETF x Canva MSME Business Support Programme is for nano, micro, small and medium businesses across Lagos.
Participants will learn to build their brand, market their business and create professional content faster no cost to participants.
Year-end is one of the busiest trading periods in Lagos for hospitality, food, fashion, entertainment, beauty and retail.
Businesses competing for attention need to show their offer clearly online, and this programme helps them start.
Turning a simple prompt into original campaign imagery and making signups a single scan away on flyers, packaging and in-store displays are practical first steps, because the ability to communicate their offering clearly and professionally across digital channels can be critical to converting visibility into opportunity.
Eligible participants will get at least four virtual training sessions alongside their Canva Business access.
The sessions focus on real business needs, not only the platform. Empowered team member will learn how to enable continuous Canva design conversations that understands their brand, helping them to create on-brand content, streamline workflows, and adapt designs for every channel and audience with ease.
Participants will be supported in developing practical skills that include:
The goal is at least 2,000 businesses using Canva consistently, alongside evidence of real outputs such as brand kits, presentations, portfolios, marketing assets and more.
Applications are currently open as of 9 October 2026, with participant onboarding planned for early November and training continuing through February 2027.
Lagos entrepreneurs will have the chance to start building stronger brands, scale marketing output and improve content through the program by leaning practical ways to strengthen how they present, market and grow their businesses.
Applicants can apply for the programme using the link here.
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