Opportunity Description
This is your chance to win a grant up to 2.5 million naira as a business owner.
Are you a business owner struggling to raise capital?
Are you struggling with raising funds to scale your business?
This is for you.
Regis Ohia Foundation is here to give business owners and founders a grant of up to 2.5 million naira.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Business must be operating in the following industry – Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education and Recycling
- Nigerian citizen, aged 18-40
- Founder of a legally registered business in Nigeria (CAC certificate required)
- Active business with a clear growth or impact goal
- Business must be within 1 and 4 years old
- Available to attend all virtual sessions
- You must be following ALL our social media pages
PROGRAM TIMELINE:
- Accelerator Program: September 2025 (4 weekly virtual sessions)
- Final physical Pitch: 31st October 2025
- Venue for Final physical Pitch: Lekki, Lagos
BENEFITS:
- Selected Applicants will gain:
- 3 applicants will win funding of 1st – ₦2.5M | 2nd – ₦1.5M | 3rd – ₦1M (respectively)
- Tailored business knowledge through Accelerator Program
- Mentorship from seasoned business leaders
- Peer networking and support
- Media spotlight opportunities
- Certificates of Participation for all participants
APPLICATION STAGES:
- Stage 1: Send in your applications with required details before deadline of 31st August 2025.
- Stage 2: Top 50 applicants will be selected for the virtual Accelerator Program to kick off by first week of September 2025.
- Stage 3: Applicants who completed the Accelerator Program at 100% will be invited to a physical pitch in Lekki, Lagos by October.
- Stage 4: Winners for the grant will be announced on the 8th of November at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.