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Apply for ₦1,000,000 Startup Seed Funding

Are you a digital or tech-led startup based in the Niger Delta? This is your chance to scale!

Overview

As part of the 2026 Niger Delta Digital Summit, we’re awarding a total of ₦1,800,000 in seed funding to the top three promising startups or digital innovators in the Niger Delta region.

Whether you’re building solutions in fintech, agritech, health tech, edtech, e-commerce, or green tech — we want to hear from you.

Prize Breakdown

🏆 1st Prize – ₦1,000,000
🥈 2nd Prize – ₦500,000
🥉 3rd Prize – ₦300,000

Plus exclusive benefits:
✨ Complimentary workspace from Quint Space
☁️ Cloud storage support from Nest Hogins
🎓 Masterclass training from the Centre for Export Development

Eligibility

✅ You must be a founder or co-founder of a tech/digital startup based in any of the 9 Niger Delta states (Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Rivers)
✅ Your startup must be between 6 months and 5 years old
✅ Demonstrated impact or innovation in your sector

What You Get

💸 Seed funding
🌟 Featured spotlight at the 2026 Niger Delta Digital Summit
🤝 Access to business mentorship and increased visibility

Application Deadline: June 16, 2026
Winners Announced: June 25, 2026 (Live at the Summit)

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