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 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…
Applications are now open for the Saro Youthpreneurship Initiative Programme. This is an empowerment programme designed to support young Nigerians who are passionate about agriculture and entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to develop ambitious youths into successful agribusiness owners by providing them with practical training and business development support. The programme focuses on equipping participants with…
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the Kestin Pondi Business Grant 2.0, creating fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The grant programme offers direct financial support and structured business development guidance to entrepreneurs with viable ideas and early-stage ventures that demonstrate strong potential for growth and job creation. Following the success of…
Applications are now open for the Growing Roots Grant for Nigeria, inviting early-stage ventures, social enterprises, and impact-focused founders working to solve pressing social, environmental, and community development challenges across the country. The grant offers non-equity funding of up to $10,000 (USD) to support innovative solutions that strengthen local communities, improve livelihoods, and drive sustainable…
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…
