Opportunity Title: iDICE Startup Bridge Nigeria: Founders Lab and Growth Lab

The iDICE Startup Bridge is designed to help Nigerian entrepreneurs develop technology-driven ideas, validate business models and prepare promising startups for growth.

The programme has two tracks that serve different stages of entrepreneurship.

Founders Lab

Founders Lab is intended for idea-stage entrepreneurs and founders with an early prototype or MVP. It offers training, mentorship, business development support and the opportunity to qualify for non-equity grant funding.

Growth Lab

Growth Lab is designed for founders with a working product and evidence of market demand. Its 12-week accelerator provides mentorship, growth strategy, investment-readiness support and access to equity-based funding opportunities. Funding is conditional and not guaranteed.

Who should apply?

Nigerian founders should choose the track that matches their actual stage of development. Early-stage applicants should demonstrate a clear problem and a commitment to validating their solution. Growth-stage founders should be ready to show evidence such as users, customers, pilots, revenue or partnerships.

Application timing

The published 2026 Founders Lab Cohort 2 and Growth Lab application rounds have closed. The next application dates have not been confirmed.

Use the waiting period to improve your prototype, gather customer evidence, document revenue or engagement where applicable, and prepare your pitch and business model.

Official Programme Page: https://idicestartupbridge.ng/