If you run a tech- or digital-based startup in the Niger Delta region, you could be among the top three winners of a seed-funding prize pool worth ₦1,800,000, courtesy of the Niger Delta Digital Summit’s Startup Seed Funding Program. This opportunity gives promising startups across fintech, agritech, health-tech, edtech, green-tech, e-commerce and more a chance to secure critical early-stage funding and support to grow.
What the Grant Offers (Benefits & Support)
- 💸 Cash prizes for top-performing startups:
- 1st Place: ₦1,000,000
- 2nd Place: ₦500,000
- 3rd Place: ₦300,000
- 🧑💻 In-kind support and perks, including:
- Complimentary coworking workspace from a partner (Quint Space)
- Cloud-storage or hosting support from a provider (Nest Hogins)
- Business masterclasses/training sessions from a supporting institution (Centre for Export Development)
- 🤝 Exposure and visibility: Winners are spotlighted at the Summit — an opportunity to network with investors, stakeholders, ecosystem players and other founders.
- 🚀 A chance to scale: For early-stage startups (6 months to 5 years old), this seed capital can help propel operations, test the market, or accelerate product development.
Apply Also: West Africa Sustainable Ocean Program (WASOP) (Up to EUR 10 Million Grant)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility Criteria)
To be eligible:
- You must be a founder or co-founder of a tech / digital startup.
- Your startup must be based in any of the 9 Niger Delta states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, or Rivers.
- The startup should have been operational for 6 months to 5 years.
- Your venture should demonstrate innovation or potential impact in its sector (e.g. fintech, agritech, health-tech, edtech, green-tech, etc.).
How to Apply & Important Dates
- Visit the official Summit grant application page: https://nigerdeltadigitalsummit.ng/apply-for-grant/
- Complete the application form, providing details such as your startup description, business model, team, sector, traction (if any).
- Application deadline is listed on the Summit page (refer to official announcement for exact date — historically similar calls closed mid-June)
- Shortlisted startups will pitch or be evaluated for selection as one of the top three winners.