Di Federal Government don open application for di iDICE Startup Bridge Growth Lab, wey be 12-week accelerator program wey go give up to $350,000 funding for 12 high-potential Nigerian tech startups.
Di program wey Bank of Industry dey implement under di Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Program go select two startups from each of Nigeria six geopolitical zones for business acceleration, investment-readiness training, mentorship, and access to funding.
Di Growth Lab build on di iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab, wey dey support idea-stage entrepreneurs to validate and refine dia business ideas.
Di accelerator na for startups wey don develop minimum viable product (MVP) and dey ready to scale. Startups wey meet growth milestones fit also qualify for up to $250,000 follow-on investment.
Di program open to technology-enabled startups wey don dey operate for no more than 12 months, with founders wey dey live inside any of Nigeria six geopolitical zones.
Eligible applicants must dey at post-MVP stage, show market validation through users, customers, pilot projects, partnerships, waitlists, or oda demand indicators, and commit to participate fully for di hybrid programme.
Di 12-week accelerator combine virtual learning with two weeks of in-person sessions for Lagos, where participants go receive mentorship, collaborate with industry experts, and develop strategies for business growth.
Application open on July 15, 2026, and go close on August 19, 2026. Di organizers also encourage female tech founders to apply, noting say participants go dey selected through transparent, merit-based process.
