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iDICE Startup Bridge — Growth Lab
Federal Government of Nigeria / Bank of Industry / iDICE Startup Bridge Public Private Hybrid
A 12-week accelerator with mentoring and equity-based investment of up to US$100,000 for selected startups; additional matching capital is conditional and not guaranteed.
Benefit
A 12-week accelerator with mentoring and equity-based investment of up to US$100,000 for selected startups; additional matching capital is conditional and not guaranteed.
- Benefit type
- Incubator
- Amount range
- Up to US$100,000 equity investment; up to US$250,000 additional matching capital for qualifying performers
- Funding amount
- Up to US$100,000 equity investment
- Training
- Twelve weeks of growth strategy, operations, governance, finance and investment-readiness support.
- Mentorship
- Mentorship, technical advice, investor preparation and ecosystem access.
Eligibility
Founder aged 18–35 with a launched post-MVP technology or technology-enabled startup, evidence of traction, capacity to complete the 12-week hybrid programme and willingness to accept equity investment terms.
- Age range
- 18–35
- Business stage
- Post-MVP with verifiable traction
- Sector
- digital/technology, creative industries
- Applicant type
- Founder or co-founder of a Nigerian digital or technology-enabled startup
Coverage
- Coverage plane
- Federal
Eligible areas
- all
Timeline
- Source status
- Closed
- Deadline
- The official Growth Lab page currently displays an application link; no closing date is stated.
- Recurring status
- Recurring
Application
- Complaints or support route
- iDICE Startup Bridge through its official website contact route
Application steps
- Review the official Growth Lab eligibility and equity terms.
- Confirm that the linked application form is accepting submissions.
- Apply through the official Growth Lab application form.
Source and Safety
Funding is equity-based, not a grant. Additional capital is conditional and not guaranteed. Confirm that the application form is accepting submissions before applying.
- Verification status
- Source-linked
- Last verified
- August 18, 2026
- Scam risk
- Low