SWIT is the regional innovation arm of Odu’a Investment Company, focused on driving tech and socio-economic transformation in South-West Nigeria. It supports research-based ventures, deep tech, clean tech, and other high impact startups through acceleration, commercialization of research, strategic investment, and ecosystem building.
What the SWIT Accelerator Offers (Benefits)
A 7-month program for startups that already have proof-of-concept or a working prototype.
First phase (≈ 4 months, Nov ’25 – Feb ’26) where about 40 teams will refine product-market fit, validate with customers, and get ready for pilot engagements.
Second phase (≈ 3 months, Mar – May ’26) where ~10 ventures will receive USD 50,000 in equity investment, run pilots with Odu’a subsidiaries or partners, and work toward raising follow-on funding.
Access to mentorship, networks, partners, and exposure to investors. Strong emphasis on ventures based in or scaled to South-West Nigeria, particularly those tackling big problems via frontier tech, agritech, clean/energy tech etc.
Who Should Apply (Eligibility)
You should apply if:
You run or co-founded a venture that’s past idea stage (proof-of-concept or prototype).
You are able to run customer-pilots within 6-12 months or are already doing so.
Your team has strong technical or domain expertise in deep tech / research / life sciences / agritech / energy/climate, or adjacent sectors.
Your startup has or can have some connection to South-West Nigeria — either by operation base or co-founder origin. They prioritize ventures that contribute to that region.
Timeline & Key Dates
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Date / Period
Application closes
October 25, 2025
Pre-Accelerator phase (for ~40 startups)
November 17, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Accelerator phase (for ~10 ventures)
March – May 2026
What SWIT Looks For
Ventures with strong technical or research foundations and potential for high impact.
Teams capable of executing quickly (pilots, customer engagement).
Solutions that can scale, ideally solving substantial problems in their sectors.
Clear business models, path to follow-on funding, or revenue.
