Deadline: July 26, 2026
The focus areas of the programme include early-stage entrepreneurship, digital and technical business development, market understanding, customer validation, business model development, structured learning, mentorship, peer learning, startup ecosystems, regional innovation hubs, and access to funding opportunities.
The programme is designed for founders with an idea or prototype who are interested in building a digital or tech enterprise and planning to operate in Nigeria. It also supports those seeking to better understand their market, customers, and business model while committing to structured learning and execution.
Participants benefit from practical tools and frameworks for early-stage execution, a structured founder-focused curriculum, mentorship from experienced founders and ecosystem experts, peer learning opportunities, access to regional hubs and support networks, and pathways to further programme support including growth-focused initiatives.
Participants who complete all programme requirements may be eligible for non-equity funding of up to ₦10,000,000 to support business launch and early-stage execution.
The programme runs for 12 weeks per cohort and includes mandatory physical sessions at designated hubs. Eligibility is limited to founders aged 18 to 35 with businesses at idea or market validation stage, operating across Nigeria including the FCT Abuja, and willing to fully participate in all learning, assignments, evaluations, and Demo Day activities.
For more information, visit iDice Startup Bridge.
