SIA Foundation Start Up Foundry 2026

About

The SIA Foundation Start Up Foundry 2026 is an incubator program offering seed funding up to $10,000 and world-class training for Nigerian startups, aimed at entrepreneurs aged 20-35 with high growth potential and unique business models.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
  Up to $3,000 in seed funding, with a total of $10,000 available per round
• 🎓 World-Class Training
  Access to a world-class entrepreneurship training program for 50 participants
• 🏢 Mentorship
  Guidance from industry mentors
• 📈 Business Support
  Legal, administrative, and product development support
• 🌐 Networking Opportunities
  Exclusive access to an entrepreneurial community and networking resources

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to entrepreneurs from Nigeria
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must have been operating for 1-2 years
• 💼 Age Requirement
• Founders must be aged between 20-35 years
• 💰 Business Potential
• Business must demonstrate high growth potential with a submitted business plan, customer feedback, and recent bank statements
• 👥 Unique Business Model
• Must have a unique business model, preferably with media recognition, honors, or recommendation letters

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Ongoing Participation
• Participants must engage actively in the program
• 🎤 Submission Requirement
• Must submit a business plan, customer feedback, and bank statements as part of the application process

Target Region

Focused on entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Target Sector

Open to various industries