NSIA Prize for Innovation 3.0 For Nigerian Startups ($220K)

Does your startup have the potential to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions in healthcare, education, or agriculture? If so, apply for the NPI 3.0 for a chance to win a share of the US$220,000, the Cascador Prize for impact valued at US$45,000, and a five-week all-expenses-paid training programme in Silicon Valley, USA.

The NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI), an initiative of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), is designed to empower entrepreneurs and changemakers whose innovative ideas can drive meaningful social and economic impact.

About NSIA Prize for Innovation 3.0

NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) is sponsored by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to bolster innovation in Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and support homegrown solutions that can drive socio-economic development. NPI is designed to encourage and support ingenuity within the entrepreneurial ecosystem and fund early-stage, growth-driven solutions, with the aim of driving transformative economic growth, enhancing the nation’s productive capacity, and creating jobs.

• To recognise and reward Nigerian innovators and start-up founders in key sectors within the Nigerian business ecosystem.
• To act as an early-stage investment catalyst for innovators.
• To mentor and equip founders with the tools required for scaling and product-market fit.To connect startup founders to potential investors.To create a community of connected individuals to ensure partnership across industries and sectors

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Application Details

Deadline for submission of all applications is 13th April 2025

Visit the NSIA Prize for Innovation official website to get started

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