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Seed Grants
SME Loans
Women Entrepreneurs
Tech Accelerator
Education & Scholarships
1
Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
💰 Up to $5,000 seed capital
It is one of the most prestigious and largest seed funding programmes for African startups.
2
DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program 2026
💰 Access up to ₦100 Million in grants
Provides substantial funding and training to scale Nigerian small businesses.
3
Jerry Eze Foundation Business & Entrepreneurship Grant Program 2026
💰 Up to $300,000
Offers significant capital to drive growth and innovation.
4
WomenLift Health 2027 Nigeria Signature Leadership Journey
💰 Fully funded
⏰ September 8, 2026
Empowers women leaders in health, a critical sector for Nigeria's development.
5
AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge 2026
⏰ September 4, 2026
Aligns with continental trade goals and supports digital entrepreneurship.
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Funding Trends
Increased focus on women-led enterprises and gender-lens investing.
Growing availability of sector-specific grants (e.g., health, cleantech, education).
Rise of digital and tech-driven funding opportunities, including accelerators and innovation challenges.
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Application Tips
Tailor your application to the specific funder's mission and priorities.
Provide a clear, data-backed business plan with measurable impact.
Highlight your unique value proposition and how the funding will catalyze growth.
The Nigerian funding landscape is vibrant and diverse, offering opportunities from seed grants to large-scale loans and specialized programmes for women and tech innovators. Key players like the Tony Elumelu Foundation and Development Bank of Nigeria provide substantial support, while new initiatives from foundations and corporations continue to emerge. Entrepreneurs should strategically target opportunities that align with their sector and stage, and prepare compelling applications that demonstrate impact and scalability.
Sources
Google News Manufacturing NG
Google News Education NG
Google News NG
Opportunities for Africans
Tony Elumelu Foundation
LSETF
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