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Seed Grants & Business Competitions
SME Loans & Financing Facilities
Tech & Innovation Accelerators
Women & Youth Empowerment
Education & Professional Development
1
Jerry Eze Foundation Business & Entrepreneurship Grant Program 2026
💰 Up to $300,000
Offers substantial funding for business growth and expansion.
2
DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program 2026 for MSMEs
💰 Up to ₦100 Million in grants
Provides access to significant grant funding combined with training.
3
REA Cleantech Grants for Nigerian Startups, SMEs
💰 $20,000
Targets the growing cleantech sector with dedicated funding.
4
Tony Elumelu Foundation TEF Entrepreneurship Programme
Flagship pan-African program with mentorship and seed capital.
5
Flutterwave x Toke Makinwa Glow Up Grant 2026
💰 ₦1 Million
Combines funding with brand visibility and mentorship.
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Funding Trends
Increased focus on cleantech and sustainable business grants, reflecting global ESG trends.
Rise of gender-lens investing with dedicated grants for women entrepreneurs.
Growing availability of large-scale grants (up to $300,000) from foundations and corporates.
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Application Tips
Tailor your application to the specific grant's focus area and demonstrate clear impact.
Prepare a concise business plan with financial projections and a strong value proposition.
Highlight your team's expertise and track record to build credibility.
Nigerian entrepreneurs and SMEs have access to a diverse range of funding opportunities in 2026, from large-scale grants like the Jerry Eze Foundation ($300,000) and DBN program (₦100M) to niche grants for women, cleantech, and youth. The landscape is increasingly competitive, with a strong emphasis on training and mentorship alongside capital. Key trends include gender-lens investing and support for sustainable businesses. To succeed, applicants should align their proposals with funder priorities and demonstrate clear growth potential.
Sources
Opportunities for Africans
Tony Elumelu Foundation
LSETF
Google News NG
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