Enugu Founders, This Is Your Entry Into Real Startup Funding!
The wait is over. As your State Focal Institution, the Enugu MSME & Startup Agency (Enugu SME Center) is proud to announce that applications for the iDICE Startup Bridge are officially open!.
This isn’t just another training program, it’s the first flagship component of the $617.7M Federal i-DICE initiative. We are on a mission to build Nigeria's next generation of innovators by providing the structured support and capital pathways required to scale.
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Whether you are an early-stage founder with a validated idea or a post-MVP startup ready for institutional investment, we have a dedicated lab for you.
Why You Should Apply:
- Structured Training: 12 weeks of intensive, hybrid learning led by industry experts and top-tier investors.
- Founders Lab (Early-Stage): Master business modeling, customer discovery, and go-to-market strategies.
- Growth Lab (Accelerator): Optimize operations, governance, and organizational leadership for rapid scale.
- Expert Mentorship: Gain direct access to experienced operators who have built and scaled successful ventures.
- Funding Opportunities: Access performance-based grants of up to ₦10M (Founders Lab) or position your business for equity-based investment (Growth Lab).
Are You Eligible?
- Age: Nigerian citizens aged 18–35 years.
- Focus: Tech-enabled or Creative Sector businesses (Gaming, Animation, Film, etc.).
- Commitment: Ready for a high-intensity, cohort-based journey from April to August 2026.
The journey from a local idea to a globally scalable venture starts in Enugu. Don't let the deadline pass you by!
- Deadline: April 20, 2026.
- Apply Now: www.idicestartupbridge.ng
- Focal Point: Enugu MSME & Startup Agency.
