Incubator & Accelerator
iHatch Startup Incubation Programme Cohort 5
Apply by Mar 16, 2026
About
An incubation program offering one year of operational support, resources, and mentorship for innovation centers in Nigeria, aimed at fostering the growth of local startups and enhancing their capabilities. Participants will benefit from structured guidance and have opportunities for additional rewards based on performance.
Benefits
- 🎓Operational SupportOne year of operational support and resources provided to participants
- 🌱Capacity BuildingAccess to capacity-building programs to enhance skills and capabilities
- 🚀Incubation MentorshipGuidance and mentorship to help local startups grow and succeed
- 🏆Additional RewardsHigh-performing participants may have opportunities for extra rewards
Eligibility Criteria
- Must operate as an innovation incubator or center in Nigeria for at least one year
- Must have the space and infrastructure to conduct incubation activities
- Must have an active record in the local innovation ecosystem
- Open to all technology innovation and incubation sectors across Nigeria
Participation Commitments
- Must maintain operations in Nigeria throughout the incubation period
- Must provide necessary infrastructure for incubation activities
- Active participation in mentorship and capacity-building programs
- Regular reporting on progress and outcomes during the program
Target Region
Open to all innovation centers across Nigeria
Target Sector
Technology innovation and incubation
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI)