Applications are open for the SMEDAN Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS), a Federal Government initiative designed to support nano and micro businesses across Nigeria with a ₦50,000 non-repayable grant. Implemented by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), the programme aims to strengthen small businesses by providing financial support to boost operations, expand…
The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) is inviting eligible companies, agribusinesses and financial institutions across Africa to submit agricultural investment opportunities for consideration. The fund provides tailored investment financing to businesses and projects working to strengthen Africa’s agricultural sector, improve agricultural value chains and expand access to finance. This opportunity is particularly valuable…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), is partnering with Cascador to launch the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, an initiative designed to help young Nigerian entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, become investment-ready and access non-dilutive funding. The programme will combine practical business training, mentorship and investment-readiness support, giving selected early-stage…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has opened applications for NANS Innovate 2026, a student entrepreneurship and business funding programme created to support tertiary students who are building existing businesses and developing commercially viable ideas. The initiative provides an opportunity for student entrepreneurs to gain access to business funding, mentorship, enterprise development and strategic…
If you have a startup operating in West Africa and are looking for funding, mentorship and opportunities to expand into new markets, the ECOWAS Startup Awards 2026 is an opportunity worth considering. The programme is open to eligible startups from ECOWAS Member States and will bring selected founders together in Abuja for pitching, networking and…
If you’re an undergraduate with an innovative idea, prototype, or early-stage solution to a real problem, the Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) 2.0 could help you turn that idea into a sustainable venture. The programme combines funding with entrepreneurship training, mentorship, pitching opportunities, and business development support for promising student innovators across Nigeria. Organiser: Fembol…
Applications are now open for the GrowthGia Business Grant 2026, a funding opportunity created to support Nigerian farmers with viable agricultural businesses. The initiative is designed to help farmers expand their operations, improve productivity, and build more sustainable agribusinesses through financial support. A total of ₦5 million has been set aside for this programme, with…
Applications are now open for GET Compass Cohort 5, the flagship entrepreneurship development programme of the Grooming Endowment Trust (GET). The programme is designed to help early-stage Nigerian entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses through intensive training, expert mentorship, and business support, with outstanding participants standing a chance to receive grant funding of up to ₦2 million….
Applications are now open for the YouthCred for Entrepreneurs 2026, a Federal Government initiative designed to provide affordable business loans to young entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Implemented by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). The programme aims to remove the financial barriers that prevent many young business owners from accessing the capital they need to start,…
Applications are now open for the Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) 2.0 Grant Programme 2026, an initiative of the Edo State Government designed to support promising youth-led businesses with funding, mentorship, and business development opportunities. Through this programme, a total of ₦40 million will be awarded to outstanding entrepreneurs across different stages of business growth….
The Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) has officially opened applications for NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0, a nationwide innovation challenge designed to identify and support 100 outstanding youth-led tech startups across Nigeria. This initiative aims to spotlight bold ideas, scalable solutions, and young founders building technology-driven businesses that can transform communities and drive economic growth. Selected startups…
Applications are now open for the WEMA Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0, one of Africa’s largest innovation programmes dedicated to supporting startups, entrepreneurs, developers, creatives, and technology enthusiasts with innovative ideas that solve real-world challenges. Organised by WEMA Bank, the Hackaholics programme provides participants with access to funding opportunities, expert mentorship, strategic partnerships, and market exposure…
The Federal Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI), has officially opened the application portal for Batch 2 of the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF is a Federal Government intervention programme designed to provide interest-free loans to eligible academic and non-academic staff of public tertiary institutions across Nigeria….
Applications are now open for the LSETF 3-Month Free Fashion Training Programme, a fully sponsored skills development initiative delivered by OSC College of Fashion in partnership with the IshK Tolaram Foundation, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), and the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment. The programme is designed to equip unemployed…
Application for Paystack Small Business Bundle 2026 Support Programme for MSMEs in Nigeria now open. Paystack has launched the Small Business Bundle, a new initiative designed to support eligible Nigerian businesses with access to up to ₦4 million worth of discounts on essential business tools and services. The programme brings together offers from leading business…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), is inviting applications for the Cluster Development Support (CDS) Programme. The initiative is aimed at strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating within business clusters and industrial hubs across the country. As part of the programme, the Federal…
The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has officially opened applications for Lagos Agrithon 2026, a flagship agribusiness acceleration programme offering access to a ₦200 million grant pool for innovative youth-led businesses across the agricultural value chain. Powered by the Lagos Agrinnovation Club, the programme is designed to identify, support, and scale startups…
Applications are now open for the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant Programme 2026. The programme is a youth-focused agribusiness initiative designed to support serving NYSC members with innovative agricultural business ideas. Implemented in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the New Nigeria Foundation. The programme…
Applications are now open for the 2026 FSDH Female Founders Growth Programme, a structured investment readiness programme created to help ambitious women-led businesses prepare for growth and funding opportunities. The programme is powered by FSDH Merchant Bank, Africa Guarantee Fund, and WEAV Capital, with a focus on helping female entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, improve investor…
Applications have officially commenced for the Heirs Insurance Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize 2026, a special initiative designed to recognize teachers who are actively promoting insurance education and financial literacy within schools and communities. Teachers play a significant role in shaping knowledge beyond traditional classroom subjects. Through this programme, Heirs Insurance aims to encourage educators who…
Applications are now open for the 2026 VENTARA Digital Venture Fellowship, a founder-focused entrepreneurship programme designed to support resilient, ethical, and digitally driven startups across Africa. The fellowship is an initiative by SKSEED in partnership with NACCIMA aimed at helping ambitious entrepreneurs strengthen business execution, improve leadership capacity, and scale innovative ventures using digital tools…
Applications are officially open for the 2026 SouthEast Business Growth Fund organised by the Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation, an entrepreneurship support initiative designed to empower young business owners across Southeast Nigeria. The programme aims to support promising entrepreneurs with funding, business development training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and increased visibility to help their businesses scale sustainably. According…
Application is currently open for NITDA Digital Export Acceleration Programme (DEAP) 2026. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially opened applications for the Digital Export Acceleration Programme (DEAP) 2026, a new initiative designed to help Nigerian businesses expand into regional and international markets. The programme is targeted at ambitious startups and SMEs with…
The Accelerate Africa Startup Program 2026 is now accepting applications from early-stage founders building innovative businesses focused on solving major challenges across Africa. The 12-week accelerator programme is designed to help African startups grow into scalable global businesses through mentorship, expert guidance, operational support, and access to funding opportunities. According to the organisers, the initiative…
Applications are now open for the Tech-Driven Conference 2026, a major innovation and empowerment initiative organised by Flourish Her Africa under the theme: “Powering Ideas, Impact, and Income” The conference is designed to equip women and young people with practical digital, entrepreneurial, and innovation-driven skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-changing digital economy. Beyond learning,…
