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iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab 2026

12-week programme for Nigerian idea-stage and prototype founders. Top 100 founders receive NGN 10 million each (NGN 1 billion total). Implemented by Bank of Industry and Ventures Platform.

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Key Information
Organisation
Bank of Industry & Ventures Platform (iDICE)
Location
West Africa, Nigeria
Status
Closed
Application Deadline
Apr 20, 2026
Program Type
Grant Program
Amount
NGN 10,000,000
Size
small
Cohort
2026 Cohort 1
Language
English
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About this Program

The iDICE Startup Bridge is a Nigerian government initiative under the iDICE umbrella designed to support founders from idea formation to early commercial traction. Founders Lab is a 12-week programme that supports 250 idea-stage and prototype founders per year (125 per cohort) with mentorship, funding, and learning materials. The best 100 founders receive NGN 10 million each (NGN 1 billion total in grants per cycle). Administered through Ventures Platform as fund manager, with the Bank of Industry as implementer. A separate Growth Lab track provides USD 100,000 equity investment for product-stage startups with traction.

Benefits & What You Get

NGN 10 million grant for top 100 founders per cycle (NGN 1 billion total), 12-week mentorship and training programme, MVP development support, stipends for internet and workspace expenses, business model validation, and pathway to Growth Lab equity investment of USD 100,000.

Eligibility

Nigerian aspiring entrepreneurs at idea or prototype stage. Selected through merit-based evaluation aligned with published programme criteria. Programme aims for geographic and gender diversity across all Nigerian regions.

Equity Terms

Zero Equity (Grant)