If you run a tech- or digital-based startup in the Niger Delta region, you could be among the top three winners of a seed-funding prize pool worth ₦1,800,000, courtesy of the Niger Delta Digital Summit’s Startup Seed Funding Program. This opportunity gives promising startups across fintech, agritech, health-tech, edtech, green-tech, e-commerce and more a chance to secure critical early-stage funding and support to grow.

What the Grant Offers (Benefits & Support)

💸 Cash prizes for top-performing startups:

1st Place: ₦1,000,000
2nd Place: ₦500,000
3rd Place: ₦300,000

🧑‍💻 In-kind support and perks, including:

Complimentary coworking workspace from a partner (Quint Space)
Cloud-storage or hosting support from a provider (Nest Hogins)
Business masterclasses/training sessions from a supporting institution (Centre for Export Development)

🤝 Exposure and visibility: Winners are spotlighted at the Summit — an opportunity to network with investors, stakeholders, ecosystem players and other founders.
🚀 A chance to scale: For early-stage startups (6 months to 5 years old), this seed capital can help propel operations, test the market, or accelerate product development.

Who Can Apply (Eligibility Criteria)

To be eligible:

You must be a founder or co-founder of a tech / digital startup.
Your startup must be based in any of the 9 Niger Delta states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, or Rivers.
The startup should have been operational for 6 months to 5 years.
Your venture should demonstrate innovation or potential impact in its sector (e.g. fintech, agritech, health-tech, edtech, green-tech, etc.).

How to Apply & Important Dates

Visit the official Summit grant application page: https://nigerdeltadigitalsummit.ng/apply-for-grant/
Complete the application form, providing details such as your startup description, business model, team, sector, traction (if any).
Application deadline is listed on the Summit page (refer to official announcement for exact date — historically similar calls closed mid-June)
Shortlisted startups will pitch or be evaluated for selection as one of the top three winners.


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