Opportunities for founders in Nigeria

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National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)

NASENI Xceler8 Accelerator Programme

A three month virtual accelerator for Nigerian post MVP innovators with a working product, offering up to $25,000 in programme support, mentorship, product development assistance and investor access.

Eligibility: Be a Nigerian citizen aged 15 to 40 and currently reside in Nigeria.

Timeline: September 30, 2026
Location: Nigeria
Funding or benefit: Up to USD 25,000 in programme support, alongside training, product development assistance, mentorship and investor access.

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Accelerate Africa

Africa Startup Congress 2027 National Pitch Competition and Roadshow

Applications are open for national pitch competitions and roadshows connected to Africa Startup Congress 2027. High potential early stage startups from ten African countries can pitch to investors, mentors and ecosystem stakeholders, with country finalists progressing to the continental pitch in Kigali.

Eligibility: Be a high potential early stage startup

Timeline: September 30, 2026
Location: Cameroon, Congo, Zimbabwe
Funding or benefit: No cash or equity award amount is stated in the supplied announcement. The opportunity offers pitch exposure, investor and mentor connections, visibility and progression to the continental pitch.

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Young Africa Innovates Programme by UNDP and Mastercard Foundation

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UNDP Nigeria and Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation and UNDP Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme Cohort 2

Cohort 2 of the Young Africa Innovates programme is now open. A UNDP and Mastercard Foundation partnership supporting young Nigerian innovators to incubate and scale youth led solutions driving inclusive socio economic development.

Eligibility: Young Nigerian with a youth led innovative solution in one of the focus sectors

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Nigeria
Funding or benefit: Incubation, mentorship, capacity building and showcase support under the USD 25.8 million UNDP Mastercard Foundation partnership, pathway to scale youth led innovations

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Enzzyme Capital Partners

Enzzyme Creative Network Equity Investment

Enzzyme Creative Network offers US$50,000 to US$1.5 million in equity investment for founder led creative and technology enabled businesses focused on Nigeria's creative economy. It targets ventures from pre seed to Series A that can scale creative output through technology or platforms.

Eligibility: Be a founder, co founder or CEO of a creative or technology enabled business operating in or focused on Nigeria's creative economy

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Nigeria
Funding or benefit: Equity investment tickets range from US$50,000 to US$1.5 million per business, covering pre seed to Series A. This is equity investment, not grant funding. Final terms are subject to Enzzyme's investment review and documentation.

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