HERA SRI LANKA
From Survival to Global Leadership

Bold, unapologetic, and designed for women & women-identifying founders to reclaim their power, scale their startups, and compete globally.

Why HERA SRI LANKA?

We Did Not Survive to Stay Small

HERA SRI LANKA is more than an accelerator — it’s a reclamation ritual. Designed for women and women-identifying founders in Sri Lanka, the program equips you to

  • Reclaim your voice, confidence, and leadership
  • Build globally competitive startups
  • Leverage your natural cycles and energy for sustainable productivity
  • Collaborate across Tamil, Sinhalese & diverse communities
  • Access mentors, global partners, and investment opportunities
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Who Is This For?

Inclusive, Empowered, Ambitious

🌾 Agriculture
💳 FinTech
💊 HealthTech
📚 EdTech
🤖 AI
🧵 Textiles
🪔 Handicrafts
✈️ Tourism
💼 Services
🌍 Social Impact
🎨 Creative Industries

Founders committed to ethical growth, collaboration, and global scaling.

Program Pillars

What You’ll Gain

Cycle-aware, trauma-informed, globally competitive.

Inner Power

Rebuild confidence, voice, and identity. Heal post-war, intergenerational, and cultural trauma.

Business Mastery

Learn startup fundamentals, revenue strategy, business modeling, and operational clarity.

Strategic Scale

Plan for global growth, diaspora engagement, and sustainable expansion.

Investment Readiness

Build pitch decks, financial clarity, investor communication, and negotiation skills.

Cycle & Trauma Awareness

Work aligned with your energy cycles. Master self-regulation and emotional literacy.

How It Works

Cycle-Aware, Trauma-Informed, Founder-Focused

We align the program to your natural strengths — not a rigid, male-modeled schedule.

Week 1 – Identity & Foundations (Menstrual → Follicular)

  • Founder Psychology & Trauma Awareness
  • Cycle Intelligence & Self-Regulation
  • Storytelling & Brand Identity
  • Business Model & Customer Discovery

Deliverables: Identity Statement, Business Model Canvas, Customer Profile

Week 2 – Go-To-Market & Global Expansion (Follicular → Ovulation)

  • Brand Story & Leadership Positioning
  • Local & Transnational GTM Strategy
  • Sales & Partnership Workshops
  • Conflict & Boundary Management

Deliverables: Brand Messaging Kit, 3-Month GTM Plan, Sales Pipeline

Week 3 – Finance, Investment & Leadership (Ovulation → Luteal)

  • Startup Finance & Funding Landscape
  • Pitch Architecture & Investor Negotiation
  • Media Presence & Public Leadership
  • Demo Day Simulation & Panel

Deliverables: Investor-Ready Pitch Deck, Funding Plan, Demo Day Presentation

How it works
Women founders collaborating

Post-Program Acceleration

Support Beyond the 3 Weeks

Selected startups gain 3–6 months of continued acceleration, including:

  • Dedicated women-focused incubator space
  • Access to mentors from across the globe
  • Curated workshops on scaling, GTM, and partnerships
  • Funding guidance, bootstrapping strategies, and investor networking
Mentorship session
Networking event
Mentorship session

Global Mentorship & Exposure

Learn From the Best, Connect Globally

  • Expert-led workshops with local and international mentors
  • 1:1 coaching and curated office hours
  • Networking with diaspora investors and global partners
  • Access to practical tools for scaling: GTM, branding, fundraising
Women founders collaborating

From Survival to Strategy

HERA SRI LANKA is built to

  • Foster cross-cultural empathy between Tamil, Sinhalese, and other Sri Lankan founders
  • Promote sustainable leadership aligned with energy cycles
  • Build inclusive ecosystems for women & women-identifying founders
  • Equip founders with skills, connections, and visibility for global impact
Global networking

“I didn’t just learn business. I found my voice.”

Founder testimonials showcasing confidence, growth, funding success, and global opportunities

Tharushi

“HERA gave me the courage to pitch my idea globally — today my startup is in two countries!”

– Tharushi, Founder of EcoBloom

Nivethika

“It wasn’t just about business. It was healing, leadership, and transformation.”

– Nivethika, Wellness Coach

Ayesha

“From self-doubt to confidence — I finally learned how to tell my story with power.”

– Ayesha, Founder of BloomTech

Are You Ready to Rise?

3-week intensive, hybrid program
Post-program 3–6 months acceleration
Cycle-aware, trauma-informed, globally focused

HERA NIGERIA

Nigerian Women Founders Scaling in North America

“From survival to strategy. From Lagos to the world.”

A 3-week intensive and 3-month post-program acceleration designed for Nigerian women & women-identifying founders building ventures in Nigeria — ready to scale globally with a North American market focus.

Nigerian Women Founders

Scale Boldly. Lead Unapologetically.

For Nigerian women founders ready to expand their ventures to North America, secure investment, and grow sustainably while honoring identity, culture, and resilience.

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Why HERA NIGERIA?

Closing the gender gap and empowering women founders to scale globally.

Nigerian women founders face one of the largest opportunity gaps in the global startup landscape. Despite world-class talent, creativity, and resilience, structural inequalities limit access to funding, visibility, and scale.

HERA NIGERIA? provides a global pathway designed to unlock market access, investor readiness, and strategic scaling into North America.

Themes

  • Funding inequality
  • Global investment gap
  • Scaling challenges
  • Leadership barriers
  • Access to diaspora networks

Opportunities

  • North American market entry
  • Mentorship & visibility
  • Trauma-informed leadership
  • Cross-border scaling
  • Investor readiness & pitching

Who Can Apply

Women & women-identifying founders in Nigeria ready to scale globally.

Ventures in Tech & Non-Tech sectors.

Target Sectors

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Tech: FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, EdTech, AI, SaaS

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Non-Tech: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Handicrafts, Tourism, Creative Industries, Textiles

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Emerging: CleanTech, ClimateTech, Social Enterprises

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Who Can Apply

Program Pillars

Inner Power
Rebuild identity & confidence
Business Mastery
Startup strategy & scaling
Strategic NA Scale
Expand into US/Canada
Investment Readiness
Pitch, valuation, negotiation
Cycle & Trauma Awareness
Align work with natural rhythms

Cycle-Aware & Trauma-Informed Approach

Menstrual (Inner Winter, Days 1–5)

Focus: Reflection, intuition → storytelling, identity work

Follicular (Inner Spring, Days 6–12)

Focus: Planning, energy → business model, strategy workshops

Ovulation (Inner Summer, Days 13–18)

Focus: Leadership, visibility → pitch practice, networking, NA market simulations

Luteal (Inner Autumn, Days 19–28)

Focus: Focus, operations → branding, GTM, finance, investor docs

Features:

  • Adaptive schedule respecting natural rhythms
  • Compassion-based learning for sustainable performance
  • Cycle Awareness Guides: productivity, emotional literacy, self-care
Cycle Awareness

Curriculum Overview

Week 1 – Identity & Business Foundations

  • Trauma-informed founder psychology
  • Story & identity reclamation
  • Business model refinement

Week 2 – Go-To-Market & North American Expansion

  • Brand story & positioning
  • Sales & negotiation psychology
  • Partnerships & ecosystem navigation

Week 3 – Investment Readiness & Leadership

  • Startup finance & investor readiness
  • Pitch architecture & demo day simulation

Post-Program Support

Expert-led support, hybrid incubators, mentorship, and global networks to help founders scale.

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Hybrid Incubator Hubs

Access to hybrid incubator hubs (Nigeria + North America virtual)

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Mentorship

North American & Nigerian investors, diaspora founders, and sector experts

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Networking

US & Canadian accelerators and diaspora communities

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Funding Pipelines

Diaspora angel networks, micro-VC, and impact funds

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Ethical Scaling Support

Operational guidance for global expansion

Founder Benefits

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Step-by-Step Support

Idea → launch into North America

Mentorship

Experts & diaspora leaders

Sustainable Business

Long-term ethical scaling guidance

Investor Access

North American investors & accelerators

Peer Community

Nigerian women building globally

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Mentorship & Network Access

Expert-led sessions, curated office hours, and global partner exposure to help founders scale.

Expert-led Sessions

Workshops and masterclasses with North American & Nigerian mentors focused on leadership, strategy, and market entry.

Office Hours & 1:1 Coaching

Regular 1:1 coaching slots and curated office hours for practical problem-solving and feedback.

Curated Networking & Diaspora Exposure

Structured introductions to diaspora investors, mentors, and sector-specific networks to open doors internationally.

Partnered Accelerators & Funding Networks

Access to global accelerators, incubators, and funding networks that support cross-border scaling.