Total Prize Pool
$275K
Nigerian Citizens Only · Seed Funding + Accelerator · NPI 4.0
NSIA Prize for Innovation 2026
Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) · Federal Government
🏥 Healthcare
🏭 Manufacturing
🌿 Climate Solutions
🌾 Food Security
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Deadline
July 8, 2026
URGENT
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Who Can Apply
Nigerian Citizens
18+ with MVP startup
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Business Age
Active 6+ months
Seed stage startups
Key Requirements to Qualify
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Nigerian citizen, aged 18+, with an innovative startup operating for at least 6 months in Nigeria seeking seed funding
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Must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and demonstrate potential for meaningful social and economic impact in Nigeria
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Must commit to a fast-track accelerator programme if selected; focus areas: healthcare, manufacturing, climate, or food security