As August comes to an end and September begins, Nigerian entrepreneurs and startups have several life-changing opportunities to tap into. From ₦20 million grants to global accelerators and pitch competitions, these programs can transform your business journey. Here are the top 8 opportunities with August and September 2025 deadlines you must not miss.
1. SRHIN Health Equity Champions 2025/2026 Cohort
Deadline: August 29, 2025
Details: A 12-month virtual training and community engagement program focused on health advocacy, project design, digital campaigning, and mentorship across Africa. APPLY HERE
2. Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator Program 2025
Priority deadline: August 29, 2025
Final deadline: September 15, 2025
Details: A seed-stage accelerator providing mentorship, retreats, hybrid engagement, and a final showcase event for founders building impactful innovations in the Global South. Apply HERE
3. Giga Accelerator Program
Deadline: September 21, 2025
Details: Virtual accelerator supporting open-source products aimed at sustainable, inclusive school connectivity. Offers financial backing, mentorship, and strategic ecosystem access. Apply HERE
4. FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program
Deadline: September 12, 2025
Details: A Nigerian initiative offering up to ₦20 million in grants, bootcamp training, mentorship, and investor exposure for agritech startups ready to scale. APPLY HERE
5. Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Fellowship 2025
Deadline: September 21, 2025
Details: A leadership development program for emerging African leaders, conducted online with opportunities to connect across the Global South and North. Apply HERE
6. SME Pitch Competition 4.0 (NGM Conference 4.0)
Deadline: 30 August 2025
Highlights: Nigerian early-stage entrepreneurs can win up to ₦1,000,000 in prize and receive mentorship and business support via a video pitch and business summary. APPLY HERE
7. FS4Africa – Food Safety Innovations in Africa
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Highlights: Funding up to €600,000 for food safety projects (traceability, mycotoxin control, etc.) across African countries; proposals due by 25 September. Apply NOW
8. African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) Pitch Competition 2025
Deadline:August 30, 2025
Overview: For innovators within Islamic finance and Halal sectors, this pitch competition offers a ₦5 million grand prize, mentorship, and visibility. APPLY HERE
