Wema Bank Hackaholics Accelerator 2026 now opens for its 2026 application. Wema Bank has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Hackaholics Accelerator Program, a growth-focused initiative created to support Nigerian startups that are ready to move from survival to serious scale. Unlike idea-stage incubators, this accelerator is built specifically for founders who…
The Her Africa Early Stage Incubator (HAESI), a flagship initiative of the Alliance for Women and Girls (AFWAG), has officially opened applications for its 2026 cohort. The programme is a fully supported, Pan-African incubator designed to nurture young social entrepreneurs who are building solutions that promote gender justice and improve the lives of women and…
Applications are now open for the AU EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant, a major funding opportunity supporting youth-led organisations and social enterprises working to expand economic opportunities for young people across Africa and Europe. The grant provides up to €30,000 to eligible organisations building responsible, sustainable, and income-generating solutions that tackle youth unemployment, economic…
The Ogoni Entrepreneurship Summit (OES) has officially opened applications for its ₦200 million Recoverable Grant Revolving Fund, a flagship funding initiative created to support and grow indigenous businesses across Ogoniland, Rivers State. This funding programme is designed to improve access to finance for Ogoni entrepreneurs, strengthen local enterprises, and promote sustainable economic activities within host…
Applications are now open for the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme 2026, one of Africa’s most impactful initiatives supporting young and emerging business owners. The programme is designed to equip African entrepreneurs with the tools, funding, and guidance needed to build viable and scalable businesses. Through a combination of business education, mentorship, and non-repayable…
The Federal Government has opened opportunities for women across Nigeria to benefit from the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP Grant). It is a women-focused empowerment initiative aimed at improving livelihoods through skills development, cooperative support, and livelihood grants. The programme is implemented with support from the World Bank and targets women engaged in small businesses…
The Green Entrepreneurship Challenge is now open for applications, inviting innovators, founders, and change-makers with green and climate-positive business ideas to compete for support that can help turn environmental solutions into viable enterprises. The challenge targets individuals and teams developing sustainable innovations or business models that address environmental challenges while also creating economic opportunities and…
The Deji Alli Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2026 is a prestigious entrepreneurship grant created to support young Nigerian innovators with bold, scalable startup ideas. If you are a Nigerian student or recent graduate aged 18 to 35 with a solution-driven business, this award offers a rare opportunity to turn your idea into a viable company…
Application for Niger Delta Digital Summit Startup Seed Funding worth of ₦1,800,000 is now opening to all digital or tech-led startup based in the Niger Delta. If you reside in 9 Niger Delta states (Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Rivers). This is is your chance to scale your business and…
The Atunlo Green Earth Business Grant, also known as the Ayo Ogunlowo Business Grant, has opened applications for climate-tech and circular economy entrepreneurs seeking funding to expand their impact-driven solutions. The initiative will award N3,000,000 each to two outstanding founders who are ready to scale their environmentally sustainable businesses. What you should know about Atunlo…
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has begun approving applications under the GLOW (Guaranteed Loans for Women) scheme, and beneficiaries can now confirm their loan status online. Several applicants have already started receiving approval updates on their dashboards. Once approved, the system displays “Approved” alongside the applicant’s unique ID. BOI also clarified that applicants whose loans…
The Fembol Social Impact Grant (SIG) 2025 is now officially open, inviting young Nigerians with bold, innovative, and sustainable ideas to apply. The programme is powered by Fembol Logistics and it is aims to support students building high-impact solutions capable of driving measurable change within their communities. According to Fembol Logistics, the SIG 2025 initiative…
Sterling Bank, in collaboration with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), has launched a ₦20 billion loan scheme funding programme to support women-owned and women-led businesses across Nigeria. The initiative aims to make access to finance easier for female entrepreneurs and help them expand their businesses in key sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, fashion,…
NIYEEDEP registration portal is still open for interested Nigerians to apply for the NIYEEDEP Empowerment Fund. It is an acronymn for National Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Development Programme (NIYEEDEP). This initiative aims to support young entrepreneurs, small business owners, and individuals with innovative business ideas by providing access to financial support, mentorship, and…
Lagos State Governor has officially relaunch the Collaborate Lagos 2025 initiative. This make it an Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 (AOT 7.0) and the major goal of this initiative is to connect innovation with opportunity and help promising startups grow across Africa’s leading tech hub. The Collaborate Lagos 2025 edition comes with a ₦25 million…
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has introduced the Guaranteed Loans for Women (GLOW). It is a specialized fund aimed at empowering businesses owned and led by women throughout Nigeria. The aim behind Bank of Industry (BOI) initiative is to offers accessible financial resources intended to assist female entrepreneurs so they can grow their business, generating…
The Joseph Ogungbemi Foundation is excited to unveil the 2025 Business Grant Initiative, a Kingdom-inspired platform aimed at supporting the aspirations of young entrepreneurs, creatives, and purpose-driven individuals. The Joseph Ogungbemi Foundation (JOF) welcomes applications for the 2025 edition of its Business Grant Initiative, which aims to empower Nigerian entrepreneurs and small business owners with…
The Grooming Endowment Trust SMEs Funding is a grant initiative aimed at aiding small and medium-sized enterprises. As a successful applicants, you will receive up to 2 million Naira in funding, allowing you to expand and access programs designed to enhance your business operations. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU: Call For Application — Federal Government Financial and…
The Development Bank of Nigeria’s flagship initiative, the annual DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme (DBNETP), is currently running in its 6th Cycle. Capacity building is a fundamental task of the Development Bank of Nigeria, and to date, the Bank has provided training for over 4000 MSMEs throughout Nigeria, both online and in person, utilizing partnerships and…
Oyo State Government in his effort to promote youth-driven businesses and financial inclusion has launches a free POS machine distribution and soft loans for young entrepreneurs through the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development. The state government launches this program in partnership with the First City Monument Bank (FCMB). The application for the collection of…
2025 NITDA IgniteHER Bootcamp Cohort 2 is open to all Nigerian female entrepreneurs ready to ignite their business for growth and innovation. IgniteHer Bootcamp is a powerful initiative geared towards empowering women entrepreneurs across the nation to scale up their enterprise with the help of tailored training,access to essential resources, and strategic networking opportunities. The…
