📋 Key Details
💰 The Grant
🌍 About This Opportunity
The Founders Support Initiative (FSI) is a Nigeria-focused entrepreneur support programme that combines non-dilutive grant funding with structured training and mentorship. Unlike most funding programmes that take equity in your business, FSI gives you cash — and you keep 100% of your company.
The 2026 cohort is currently accepting rolling applications, meaning you can apply at any time. The programme was published in May 2026 and is intended to support a new batch of Nigerian entrepreneurs with the capital, skills, and connections they need to scale their ventures.
Participants go through an 8–12 week startup bootcamp covering business strategy, financial modelling, marketing, product development, and investor readiness — then pitch to FSI's investor network for potential follow-on investment beyond the grant.
🎯 Programme Pillars
👤 Who Qualifies
- Nigerian entrepreneurs — individuals or small founding teams
- Early-stage businesses — from idea stage to early revenue
- Any sector: tech, services, trade, agriculture, creative industries, health, and more
- Must be based in Nigeria with serious intent to build and scale
- No minimum revenue or traction required — ambition and potential count
- Growing businesses (not just ideation stage) also welcome to apply
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the FSI website: founderssupport.org
- Complete the online application — describe your business and goals
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — no fixed deadline
- Shortlisted applicants contacted for interviews or further assessment
- Selected founders join the next cohort bootcamp intake
- Apply early — cohort spots fill up as applications are accepted
Rolling Applications — Apply Anytime
No equity. No repayment. ₦3,000,000 in free capital plus training, mentorship, and investor access. There is no fixed deadline — but cohort spots are limited. Apply now.
Apply Now — Free → https://founderssupport.org/