The Regis Ohia Foundation is offering entrepreneurship grants to young Nigerian business owners in key industries. The focus areas for this opportunity include businesses operating in Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education, and Recycling.
ELIGIBILITY:
Business must be operating in the following industry – Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education and Recycling
Nigerian citizen, aged 18-40
Founder of a legally registered business in Nigeria (CAC certificate required)
Active business with a clear growth or impact goal
Business must be within 1 and 4 years old
Available to attend all virtual sessions
You must be following ALL our social media pages
PROGRAM TIMELINE:
Accelerator Program: September 2025 (4 weekly virtual sessions)
Final physical Pitch: 31st October 2025
Venue for Final physical Pitch: Lekki, Lagos
BENEFITS:
Selected Applicants will gain:
3 applicants will win funding of 1st – ₦2.5M | 2nd – ₦1.5M | 3rd – ₦1M (respectively)
Tailored business knowledge through
Accelerator Program
Mentorship from seasoned business leaders
Peer networking and support
Media spotlight opportunities
Certificates of Participation for all participants
APPLICATION STAGES:
Stage 1: Send in your applications with required details before deadline of 31st August 2025.
Stage 2: Top 50 applicants will be selected for the virtual Accelerator Program to kick off by first week of September 2025.
Stage 3: Applicants who completed the Accelerator Program at 100% will be invited to a physical pitch in Lekki, Lagos by October.
Stage 4: Winners for the grant will be announced on the 8th of November at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
