NSIA-Japan $50M Innovation Fund for Nigerian Startups

About

The NSIA-Japan $50M Innovation Fund is a grant opportunity for Nigerian startups focused on addressing social challenges, offering substantial financial support, technical assistance, and market guidance to help scale impactful solutions.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to $50 million in funding support from JICA and NSIA
• 🎓Technical Assistance
  Support for capacity building and technical development
• 📈Market Guidance
  Guidance on product improvement and market expansion
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Access to networks that can help in scaling and impact assessment
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Potential visibility through the fund's initiatives and partnerships

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to Nigerian startups or those operating in Nigeria
• Must be focused on high-impact sectors addressing social challenges
• Must be a legally registered company in Nigeria
• No specific financial criteria mentioned, but must align with the fund's purpose
• No specific team size or composition requirements mentioned

Participation Commitments

• Regularly check the NSIA website for application updates and announcements
• Prepare to submit an application once the process is officially announced

Target Region

Nigeria

Target Sector

Social Impact and Innovation