List of youth entrepreneurship program and entrepreneur mentorship programs in Nigeria. Women entrepreneurship program and online entrepreneurship scholarships for Nigerians can be found below.
Smedan announce that registration for the GROWHer Accelerator Program second cohort is now open! GrowHer is designed for women entrepreneurs who already run registered and operational businesses and are ready to grow. This programme does not support startups or unregistered busines
Published: 14 Jan 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
TEF Flagship Entrepreneurship Programme is open to all entrepreneurs across Africa with business ideas or existing businesses. The foundation encourages applications from businesses leveraging AI as well as green businesses.
Published: 30 Dec 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 01 Mar 2026
The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) is now open for applications for the 2026 cohort. This prestigious award continues its mission to empower young Nigerian entrepreneurs with bold, socially meaningful ideas and to support them with real resources and mentorship. Established in honour o
Published: 12 Dec 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 12 Jan 2026
Are you a woman with a business less than 2 years or a business idea ready to launch? Then the She Bloom Grant Application is for you. The Women in Business Network is calling for applications for the SHE Blooms Grant 2025, this program is designed to empower women entrepreneurs with fundin
Published: 11 Nov 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 20 Nov 2025
Zenith Bank Zecathon 5.0 Africa's premier innovation challenge for startups and tech innovators. Zenith Bank Zecathon 5.0 brings together developers, entrepreneurs, and visionary innovators to drive Africa's digital transformation. This flagship innovation challenge features tw
Published: 15 Oct 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 31 Oct 2025
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have launched a nationwide drive to provide free business registration for 250,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) The free business name registration drive is designed t
Published: 06 Oct 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: Not Specified
Leventis Foundation is calling for passionate individuals to volunteer on the Media & Communications Team for the Agricultural Youth Summit 2025, scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. Volunteer Roles Available: 1. Graphics Designing 2
Published: 30 Sep 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 03 Oct 2025
MTN Foundation ICT & business skills for Entrepreneurs Application is Open. Be one of 600 entrepreneurs to gain ICT & business skills and access a share of the N300M grant MTN ICT and Business Skills Training is a Youth Development initiative aimed at equipping young people betw
Published: 16 Sep 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 03 Oct 2025
The GET Compass is a grant program that supports small and medium-scale businesses. Get up to 2 million Naira in Grant which enables you to scale up and also facilitates programs that would give you the expertise to carry out your business processes better.
Published: 25 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 07 Sep 2025
MentorPitch is a dynamic mentorship program designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage startups by connecting them with experienced industry leaders. Through tailored guidance, strategic networking, and a structured curriculum, MentorPitch empowers founders to refine their business models, sca
Published: 22 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
Regis Ohia Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant Application is on. At the Regis Ohia Foundation, they believe that great ideas should never be held back by a lack of resources. The Entrepreneurship Grant is designed to fuel the dreams of bold Nigerian entrepreneurs in Agribusiness, Healt
Published: 21 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
The LaunchPad is now accepting applications from outstanding female-owned startups to participate in our showcase at GITEX Nigeria 2025, taking place in Lagos. Are you a female-owned startup building an exceptional business in the technology, creative, or impact sector? Do you have a scalable s
Published: 14 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: Not Specified
The FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program is a national initiative to help Nigeria's most promising Agritech startups and SMEs become truly fundable, scalable, and sustainable. Designed and delivered with Heave Ventures, this program will accelerate your growth through
Published: 11 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 12 Sep 2025
ELISA Business Scholar Program Application is Open. This experience brings together a cohort of high potential entrepreneurs or founders of startups with bold business ideas for various industry sectors across Africa. ELISA Scholars are trained to manage business financials, develop an inve
Published: 05 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
The Changemakers Innovation Challenge was conceived by ACT Foundation as a response to the impressive work of community non-profits and social enterprises in Africa that leverage technology and digital tools to create social change within their communities. Whether it be solutions in mobile
Published: 04 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 22 Aug 2025
Fate Foundation as a Venture Partner in the Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility opens local applications to identify and support bold founders in Nigeria. We’re looking for startups driving solutions to enhance economic mobility and climate resilience, solving real problems
Published: 31 Jul 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 04 Aug 2025
The In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge 2025–2026 Call for Applications is OPEN. The In-country YouthADAPT Challenge is calling on younth-led MSMEs and innovators to drive climate adaptation and resilience across Africa.
Published: 30 Jul 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 04 Aug 2025
Fidelity Bank is set to empower 100 SMEs with cutting-edge Business Payment Tools and strategic support to help you grow, thrive, and compete — all for free. Join hundreds of entrepreneurs, experts, and industry leaders for a 3-day SME program
Published: 23 Jul 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: Not Specified
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