The Nigerian programme closes applications on 24 May, with decisions due 5-12 June and a four-day bootcamp scheduled for 25-28 June 2026.
Selected young Nigerians will receive mentorship, practical leadership and entrepreneurship training, and the chance to pitch business ideas or projects for a share of the funding.
The initiative targets applicants typically aged 18-35 and aims to ease capital and skills gaps in a tough economy by combining training, exposure and grant access.
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