Fortune Entrepreneur

Accelerator, Summit & Venture Capital Programme

Igniting Innovation. Investing in the Future.

  • Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
  • September 2025

Apply Now to Join Nigeria’s Most Ambitious Start-up Movement

Welcome to the Fortune Entrepreneur Programme — a national platform empowering Nigeria’s most promising entrepreneurs through enterprise acceleration, venture capital equity, and a national entrepreneurship summit in Benin City, Edo State – September 2025.

If you’re building bold, tech-driven solutions across Nigeria’s critical sectors, this is your gateway to funding, scaling, and visibility.

What’s in It for You?

Fortune Accelerator

A dynamic 4-week accelerator programme designed to transform your start-up into a scalable and investment-ready venture.

  • Structured mentorship from business leaders
  • Access to local and international markets
  • Legal, compliance, and financial training
  • Business model refinement & traction support

Fortune Entrepreneur Summit – September 2025

Hosted in Benin City, Edo State, this high-profile event will bring together 1,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.

  • Startup pitch showcases
  • Panel discussions and masterclasses
  • Networking with venture capitalists and global founders
  • Recognition awards and post-summit support

Venture Capital Investment

Selected startups will receive equity capital from the NCDF Opportunity Growth Fund – one of Nigeria’s most ambitious impact-driven VC funds.

  • Up to ₦500 million in equity per startup
  • Priority sectors: Agritech, Fintech, Energy, Creative Industries, HealthTech, Manufacturing & ClimateTech
  • Ongoing post-investment scale-up support

Who Should Apply?

Nigerian founders aged 18–45

Startups with working solutions, MVPs or traction

Women-led, youth-led, or community-driven businesses

Technology-focused ventures solving local and global challenges

Impact Goals

  • 1,000 Startups accelerated
  • 1,000 Unicorn Enterprises in the making
  • Deepening Nigeria’s equity capital market
  • Unlocking next-generation wealth and jobs

Programme Timeline

  • Application Opens
  • 29th April 2025
  • Application Deadine
  • 30th May 2025
  • Accelerator Programme Start
  • 1st August 2025
  • Summit Event
  • 25th & 26th of September 2025
  • Investment Announcements
  • Post-Summit

Ready to Apply?

Click below to begin your application journey. Spaces are limited.

Apply Now
Participation Fee: ₦50,000

(This includes access to summit pass, branded materials, and post-programme support)

Need help?

Reach out: [email protected]

Organized By

Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF)

NCDF Investment Management Plc

National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI)

London School of Social Enterprise & Sustainable Economics (LSSE)

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