The Fembol Social Impact Grant (SIG) 2025 is now open and invites Nigerian students with bold, scalable ideas to apply. The initiative by the Fembol Group supports students in tertiary institutions to transform visions into viable projects, offering funding, mentorship, training and visibility.
What’s on Offer
- Up to ₦3 million in equity-free grant funding for selected innovations.
- A fully-funded 3-day Innovation Bootcamp in Lagos (Dec 4-6 2025) where participants receive expert coaching and pitch opportunities.
- Six weeks of one-on-one mentorship with business leaders following the bootcamp to deepen your project’s traction.
- Brand visibility through the Fembol Group and its partners — an opportunity to gain exposure and credibility.
Who Can Apply
- Nigerian students enrolled in undergraduate or master’s programmes at recognised tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
- Aged between 16 and 28 years at the time of application.
- Apply individually or as a team of 2-4 members.
- Submit an original innovation idea or existing solution that addresses a social, business or sustainability challenge in Nigeria.
Focus Areas
The Grant welcomes ideas across many sectors including:
- social impact & community development
- entrepreneurship & technology
- environmental sustainability
- education, health, logistics & supply-chain innovation
Application Process & Deadlines
- Application opens: 25 October 2025
- Deadline: 16 November 2025
- Announcement of selected participants: 25 November 2025
- Bootcamp & Demo Day: 4-6 December 2025
- To apply: Complete the online form at the official SIG portal and provide your innovation summary, team information and plan for impact.
Why You Should Apply
If you are a student in Nigeria with a strong idea and ambition to launch something meaningful, this grant offers a platform to get:
- real funding to move your idea forward
- hands-on training and mentorship to refine your model
- visibility with industry and media to open doors
- a community of innovators doing similar work
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