25 Finalists Named for ₦1m Niger Delta Startup Grant, Demo Day Set for July 25

25 Finalists Named for ₦1m Niger Delta Startup Grant, Demo Day Set for July 25

25 Finalists Announced for ₦1,000,000 Niger Delta Startup Seed Funding – Demo Day Set for July 25
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – As part of the 2025 Niger Delta Digital Summit, 25 of the region’s most promising startups have been shortlisted for the highly anticipated ₦1,800,000 Startup Seed Funding competition. These digital pioneers are building the future of fintech, agritech, edtech, e-commerce, and green innovation across the Niger Delta.

The competition offers ₦1,000,000 to the winner, ₦500,000 for second place, and ₦300,000 for third place — along with strategic support including co-working space from Quint Space, cloud services from Nest Hogins, and growth-focused training by the Centre for Export Development.

Meet the 2025 Finalists
Volta

Dekind Quality Wearz

Runteller

Centry

RapidMedicare

Ebukshub

Locoomo

RentBetaHouse

FarmersMarket

Asoro Automotive

Rehoboth Clean Technologies

ApexoAI

Kholopay

Grants and More

Smartiphy

Zaxol Ventures

Clargreen Technologies

SFaret

FertiTerra

Edujetage Edtech Services

Cold Alive

Natal Cares

Nexusbotix

Primetrac Electric Ltd

AquaTrack

Straqa

Timeline
Incubation Program Kickoff: July 9, 2025

Demo Day & Winner Announcement: July 25, 2025, at the Niger Delta Digital Summit Main Stage

The selection process was overseen by an esteemed adjudication committee chaired by Dr. Mathew Ehikhamenle, Assistant Director at the Centre for Innovation, Technology & Enterprise (CITE). “This competition reflects the bold energy and innovation we see emerging from the grassroots. It’s not just about tech — it’s about transformation,” said Dr. Ehikhamenle.

Eligible participants hailed from the 9 Niger Delta states — Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers — and were required to demonstrate innovation, viability, and social or economic impact.

“This isn’t just a pitch event — it’s a launchpad,” said Preston Audu-Ohwavborua, Convener of the Niger Delta Digital Summit. “We’re proud to elevate these startups into the spotlight and into the next phase of their growth journey.”