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Business, WomenWE-Elevate Accelerator Program for Women EntrepreneursJanuary 16, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The ₦1,000,000 WE-Elevate Accelerator Program is a growth-focused initiative created to support women entrepreneurs in adopting digital tools and online sales channels.

Business, WomenSMEDAN GrowHer Accelerator Program for Women Entrepreneurs 2026January 13, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The GrowHer Accelerator Program 2026 is a targeted initiative designed to support women entrepreneurs who are running registered, functional businesses and are ready to scale sustainably.

UncategorizedNASENI Inter-Agency Innovation Competition 2026January 09, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched the InnovateNaija Challenge, a nationwide innovation competition that invites young Nigerians with science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing ideas to compete for a share of a ₦140 million prize pool, mentorship, and ecosystem support.

BusinessEridanseed SME Scale Program 2026 (Nigeria)January 08, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Eridan City is seeking applications from growth-ready Nigerian SMEs to participate in the $25,000 EridanSeed SME Scale Programme

UncategorizedARA Foundation Research Grant for Nigerian BioMedical ResearchersJanuary 05, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Adewuyi Research Animal Foundation (ARA Foundation) has officially opened its January–February 2026 Research Grant Phase, offering Nigerian biomedical researchers the opportunity to share in a ₦1,000,000 Research Animal Grant.

WomenThe She Code Africa Academy Program 2026 for young Nigerian WomenJanuary 05, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The She Code Africa Academy is a 3-month virtual program is open to Nigerian women aged 20-35 who want to start or advance their careers in tech.

Business, NGOs, Startups, WomenUPCOMING GRANTS IN JANUARY 2026 (PART 1-4)January 16, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Stay ahead of the competition this January. Explore all opportunities closing between 1st to 31st January with over $33.2 million (more than ₦53 billion) in funding.

Business, StartupsINCiTiS-FOOD 2nd Open Call for Independent InnovatorsDecember 22, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

INCiTiS-FOOD has launched its €60,000 second Open Call for Independent Innovators to support solutions addressing challenges identified by the project’s Living Labs.

BusinessEnergy Transition Challenge Fund Program in Nigeria: Household Energy Access WindowDecember 15, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €800,000 Energy Transition Challenge Fund Programme seeks to empower SMEs to contribute to Nigeria’s Energy transition ambitions and boost the productivity and resilience of key sectors and value chains.

BusinessEnergy Transition Challenge Fund-Nigeria: Commercial and Industrial WindowDecember 15, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €800,000 Fund is designed to support Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan and accelerate the adoption of clean, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions across households, industries, and public institutions.

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