Student Venture Capital Grant - Cohort 2 ("Next Moonshot Initiative")

Up to ₦50,000,000 equity-free grant per venture, milestone-based disbursement. Plus a 1-year Google Gemini Pro licence and 6 months of mentorship for selected ventures.Deadline Sep 30, 2026Nigeria (nationwide; roadshow visiting select institutions, online application)

About this opportunity

A federal government equity-free grant programme for student-led STEMM ventures. Up to N50 million in equity-free funding per venture for 50 selected teams, disbursed in milestone-based tranches, with 6 months of mentorship from partner organisations after selection. Applications go through AI-assisted screening, human evaluator review, virtual presentations, and a final in-person bootcamp and pitch.

Application details

Duration: Selection process runs several weeks; funded ventures receive 6 months of mentorship post-selection

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