Nigeria’s 25under25 awards provide fellows with a stipend, access to finance, 12-month incubation, one-on-one leadership coaching, and access to a diverse network of technical advisors, mentors, and potential investors for young entrepreneurs. Nigeria’s under-25 Incubator program equips early-stage entrepreneurs with the support they need to transform audacious ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures. We do this by providing you with three things: space, community, and access.
Nigeria’s Under 25 Incubator program was founded to ensure that all young entrepreneurs, regardless of their economic background, can succeed. We give you physical and mental space, so you can focus more of your energy on your venture and achieving your full potential. Nigeria’s under 25 Incubator program provides you with 12 months of free workspace at the SME100 Africa office, Shared meeting spaces including formal board rooms and creative spaces, and additional meeting spaces and performance spaces.
Benefits
- Join a family of 400+ Nigeria’s under 25 Fellows who have come before you and are prepared to shine a light on the path ahead of you.
- Some ventures are paired with an experienced, industry-specific mentor who provides weekly guidance, accountability to achieve goals and support.
- Opportunities to meet with Nigeria’s under 25 Fellows and SME100 Africa broader network to build and nurture relationships.
- Opportunities to present directly to ecosystem stakeholders, press, and potential funders at final showcase events.
- Access to a wide range of innovators, influencers, and community figures through conferences and events.
- During the program, Fellows receive more than 100 hours of:
– Strategy and operations consulting.
– Legal and business advice.
– Technical advice.
– One-on-one leadership coaching.
Requirements
- The founder(s) must not be older than the age of 27 at the time of receiving the award and the company must have been in existence for at least 3 years.
- The founder must be a Nigerian.
- The company must be contributing to social economic development in Nigeria.
- The line of business must be ethical and in accordance with the Nigerian laws.
- The business must be duly registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.
Method of Application
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