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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

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2026 TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: 1st March, 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

Entrepreneurs from anywhere on the African continent—whether they are developing new concepts or already running ventures—are eligible to apply for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme. The programme particularly welcomes startups that incorporate artificial intelligence or focus on environmentally sustainable solutions.

ELIGIBILITY:

Entrepreneurs from across all 54 African countries are eligible to apply.

Open to businesses that are between 0 and 5 years old at the time of application. Businesses older than 5 years are not eligible.

Being an African entrepreneur, having a business idea or existing business operating in Africa, being 18 years or older, and meeting specific program requirements.

Students can apply if they meet the prorgramme eligibility criteria and have a business idea or an existing business. However, you must provide valid identification documents as required by the application process.

BENEFIT:

Gain access to $5,000 in non-refundable seed capital.

World-class business training

Expert mentorship, and access to networks and market opportunities

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