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Niger Delta Digital Summit – Business Competition

Apply for ₦1,000,000 Startup Seed Funding

Are you a digital or tech-led startup based in the Niger Delta? This is your chance to scale!

Overview
As part of the 2026 Niger Delta Digital Summit, we’re awarding a total of ₦1,800,000 in seed funding to the top three promising startups or digital innovators in the Niger Delta region.

Whether you’re building solutions in fintech, agritech, health tech, edtech, e-commerce, or green tech — we want to hear from you.

Prize Breakdown
1st Prize – ₦1,000,000
2nd Prize – ₦500,000
3rd Prize – ₦300,000

Plus exclusive benefits:
Complimentary workspace from Quint Space
Cloud storage support from Nest Hogins
Masterclass training from the Centre for Export Development

Eligibility
You must be a founder or co-founder of a tech/digital startup based in any of the 9 Niger Delta states (Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Rivers)
Your startup must be between 6 months and 5 years old
Demonstrated impact or innovation in your sector

What You Get
Seed funding
Featured spotlight at the 2026 Niger Delta Digital Summit
Access to business mentorship and increased visibility

Application Deadline: June 16, 2026
Winners Announced: June 25, 2026 (Live at the Summit)

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