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The FG has opened applications for the iDICE Startup Bridge Growth Lab, implemented by the Bank of IndustryTwelve Nigerian tech startups will be selected for a 12-week programme offering mentorship and investment-readiness trainingEligible startups must be post-MVP and under 12 months old, with applications closing on August 19, 2026
The Federal Government, through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme implemented by the Bank of Industry (BoI), has launched applications for the iDICE Startup Bridge Growth Lab, a 12-week accelerator programme offering up to $350,000(about N482.4 million) in funding for promising Nigerian technology startups.
BoI-backed iDICE offers up to $350,000 for Nigerian startups. Photo: AFPSource: Getty Images
According to a statement issued by the programme organisers, the initiative will select 12 startups from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Participants will receive business development support, mentorship from seasoned founders and industry experts, investment-readiness training, and introductions to active investors.
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