iHatch Startups Incubation Programme 2026 (Cohort 5)

About

A 4-month incubation program offering hands-on training, mentorship, and access to resources for early-stage startups in Nigeria. Participants will engage in workshops, receive guidance from industry experts, and explore funding and market opportunities to develop scalable and investment-ready businesses.

Benefits

• 🎓Hands-On Training
  Business & Skills Workshops to enhance entrepreneurial capabilities
• 🤝Mentorship & Networking
  Guidance from Industry Experts to navigate challenges
• 💼Access to Resources
  Funding & Market Opportunities to support growth

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be based in Nigeria (any of the 36 states or FCT)
• Must apply as a team (minimum of 2 members)
• Must have at least one full-time team member with technical capacity
• Startup must be in early stage (idea, prototype, or MVP stage)
• Must be available to participate fully for the 4-month duration

Participation Commitments

• Teams must commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to the programme
• Founders must be willing to work with an assigned innovation hub
• Selected startups must submit bi-weekly progress reports
• Startups must actively participate in all programme sessions and activities
• Multiple applications from the same team/startup are not allowed

Target Region

Nigeria

Target Sector

All sectors