Founders Support Initiative (FSI) 2026 Cohort

About

A funding program offering non-dilutive grants and comprehensive support for early-stage entrepreneurs, focusing on innovative and scalable business solutions. Participants will benefit from financial assistance, expert mentorship, and access to a vast network of industry professionals and potential partners.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Access up to ₦3,000,000 in grant equity to fund capital expenditures, expand product lines, or stabilize operations
• 🎓Business Bootcamps
  Participate in immersive business bootcamps covering investment readiness, structural compliance, and operational scaling
• 🤝Expert Access
  Gain direct, one-on-one access to seasoned corporate executives, legal advisors, and successful industry pioneers
• 🌐Network Opportunities
  Plug into an expansive, cross-border network of fellow founders, prospective corporate partners, and institutional investors

Eligibility Criteria

• Bold, ambitious individuals leading early-stage or growing enterprises
• Enterprises developing innovative, sustainable, and scalable solutions tailored to meet real-world consumer demands
• Founders fully prepared to leverage structured resources, participate in training modules, and measure their long-term social and economic impact

Participation Commitments

• Gather your business registration documents, refine your growth projections, and submit your application today
• Ensure your application clearly communicates how the ₦3,000,000 injection will measurably scale your operational capacity

Target Sector

All sectors

Target Location

Africa