Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0 (up to ₦3 million in grant funding) – YOA

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Applications are open for the Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0. The ScaleUp Business Accelerator Program is Bet9ja Foundation’s flagship entrepreneurship program designed to establish, help and speed up excessive-potential Nigerian SMEs and startups.

Through non-dilutive grant funding, structured coaching, mentorship, and market entry, this system equips early-stage companies with the instruments and help wanted to scale sustainably and contribute to Nigeria’s financial growth. Selected companies obtain up to ₦3 million in grant funding and compete in the ScaleUp Pitch Challenge, the place the successful enterprise is awarded an extra ₦2 million grant.

Benefits

• Mentorship: Work intently with skilled mentors and trade consultants who present arms-on steering tailor-made to your trade.
• Funding: Access non-dilutive funding to assist you construct and scale your small business with out giving up fairness.
• Growth: Unlock entry to buyers, companions, a rising neighborhood of ScaleUp alumni and new markets.

Eligibility

Open to companies that:

• Are registered in Nigeria (CAC or Business Name registration).
• Have operated for no less than 6 months.
• Are producing income.
• Demonstrate clear traction (income, clients, or pilot applications).
• Show robust scalability potential past their present market.

Founders that:

• Are Nigerian residents or authorized residents.
• Are between 22–40 years previous on the time of application.
• Are founders or co-founders actively concerned in the enterprise.
• Can commit to full participation in the ten-week accelerator.

Eligible Industries

The Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator welcomes startups and rising companies throughout a variety of industries. The program is designed to present tailor-made mentorship, entry to funding and strategic development alternatives for companies with the potential to scale sustainably.

• Agriculture & Agritech
• Healthcare Services & HealthTech
• Fintech & Financial Services
• EdTech & Skills Development
• Renewable Energy & CleanTech
• Retail & E-commerce
• Light Manufacturing & Production
• Logistics & Transportation
• Fashion & Lifestyle
• Professional & Business Services
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Creative Industries & Media
• Others

Application

Click here to apply

For extra data, go to Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator.