Nigeria International Startup Fellowship – Fully Funded + Up to £2,000

A$1.95 — approximately ₦2,000

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A current international startup opportunity open to eligible Nigerian

founders, offering a fully funded six-month programme plus the

opportunity to apply for up to £2,000 in equity-free grant funding.

You may be eligible if:

- you are a Nigerian citizen and permanently resident in an eligible

Commonwealth country

- you are at least graduate level

- your startup is legally registered

- your business has been operating for at least 12 months

- you already have a product or service in the market

- you have paying customers and evidence of demand

- your startup has commercial traction and potential to scale

- you can participate in the programme from November 2026

Selected founders receive access to:

- a fully funded startup bootcamp in Accra, Ghana

- online coaching, mentoring and expert support

- international founder and business networks

- a programme capstone in London

- the opportunity to apply for up to £2,000 equity-free funding

Application deadline: 1 September 2026

The PRIORR brief explains the full eligibility rules, what is funded,

what you need to prepare, the application process, key dates, and

practical tips for strengthening your application.

Important: The £2,000 grant is not automatically paid to every Fellow.

Eligible participants apply for the fund during the programme and

requests are assessed.

Optional application support: PRIORR can also help eligible applicants

prepare and review their application. Contact us separately for a

quote.