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WEMA BANK HACKAHOLICS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM 2026: BUILDING SCALABLE BUSINESSES FOR AFRICA’S NEXT GROWTH PHASE

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Hackaholics Accelerator Program 2026 is a growth-focused accelerator designed for revenue-generating Nigerian startups ready to scale sustainably, deepen market traction, and unlock strategic partnerships.

This program is built for founders who have moved beyond ideation and MVP experimentation and are now facing real questions around growth, systems, partnerships, compliance, and capital efficiency.

ELIGIBILITY:

Mid-stage or growth-stage startups

Already generating revenue

Have a working MVP or live product

Registered Nigerian business

At least 2 years in operation

Founders actively involved in day-to-day execution

Program Requirements:

Commit to the full duration of the program

Participate in both virtual and physical sessions (hybrid model)

Be open to sharing business data for mentorship and learning purposes

Demonstrate readiness to engage with partners, customers, and investors

Assign at least one founder or senior decision-maker to participate actively

If your startup is building real traction and you’re ready to scale with structure, clarity, and strong partnerships, we encourage you to apply.

BENEFIT:

Expert Mentorship

Technical Infrastructure Integration

Funding Opportunities

Networking

Strategic partnerships

Market Access

APPLY

NIYA STARTUP 2.0, ₦100,000,000 FOR NIGERIAN STARTUP & ENTREPRENEURS

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Federal Government has officially opened applications for NiYA StartUp Pitch 2.0. This initiative will identify and support 100 of Nigeria’s most promising technology startups, offering mentorship, funding opportunities, enterprise development assistance, and nationwide visibility. NiYA is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential skills, resources, and guidance required to scale their businesses successfully.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicant must be aged 18–35 years 

Must currently live in Nigeria

Youth Founders only, with at least two co-founders (no solo entries)

A Completed NiYA Community Profile

A course Completion certificate from NiYA All submissions must be in English. This helps us ensure fairness and consistency during the review process

BENEFIT:

N100,000,000 funds for Nigerian Startup Entrepreneurs

Mentorship from experienced founders and industry experts

Enterprise development support to strengthen business structure

National visibility across media and government platforms

Opportunities to pitch before investors and partners

Access to the wider NiYA innovation and youth development community

APPLY