iHatch Startups Incubation Programme 2026 (Cohort 5) – YOA

Deadline: May 27, 2026

Applications are open for the iHatch Startups Incubation Programme 2026. The iHatch Cohort 5 Startup Incubation Programme is a 4-month, execution-centered programme designed for early-stage founders who’re prepared to show concepts into actual, working companies.

iHatch helps startups constructing options with sturdy native relevance and international potential throughout key sectors driving Nigeria’s improvement.

• FinTech: Financial know-how options for banking, lending, and funds
• AgriTech: Agricultural innovation for productiveness and market entry
• HealthTech: Digital well being options and telemedicine platforms
• EdTech: Educational know-how and digital studying options
• CleanTech: Environmental and sustainable power options
• Logistics & Security: Civic know-how and safety innovation

Benefits

• Hands-On Training: Business & Skills Workshops
• Mentorship & Networking: Guidance from Industry Experts
• Access to Resources: Funding & Market Opportunities

Eligibility

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be based mostly in Nigeria (any of the 36 states or FCT)
• Must apply as a crew (minimal of two members)
• Must have not less than one full time crew member with technical capability
• Startup have to be in early stage (concept, prototype, or MVP stage)
• Must be obtainable to take part totally for the 4-month length

Specific Rules

• Teams should commit a minimal of 10 hours per week to the programme
• Founders have to be prepared to work with an assigned innovation hub
• Selected startups should submit bi-weekly progress experiences
• Startups should actively take part in all programme periods and actions
• Multiple purposes from the identical crew/startup usually are not allowed

Evaluation Criteria

• Innovation & Originality (25%): Assess how distinctive and differentiated the startup’s resolution is in comparison with present options. Evaluate the readability of the issue being solved, the originality of the strategy, and the potential to considerably enhance or change present options, markets, or consumer conduct.
• Scalability & Market Potential (25%): Assess the startup’s potential to develop and attain a big market. Evaluate the power of the worth proposition, understanding of goal clients, market dimension, and whether or not the enterprise mannequin can scale effectively with out a proportional enhance in prices.
• Feasibility & MVP Readiness (20%): Assess whether or not the startup can realistically construct or refine a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) throughout the programme timeline. Evaluate the readability of the execution plan, understanding of required sources, and the crew’s skill to navigate technical and operational challenges.
• Team Capability (15%): Assess the power and readiness of the founding crew to execute the thought. Evaluate crew composition, related abilities (technical, enterprise, area), degree of dedication, initiative proven to date, and openness to studying and suggestions.
• Impact (15%): Assess the potential of the startup to create significant financial or social affect. Evaluate alignment with key sectors, potential for job creation, skill to deal with native challenges, and contribution to bettering livelihoods or underserved communities.

Application

To apply, it’s important to submit:

• Pitch deck (if obtainable) (PDF)
• Video Pitch (if obtainable) (URL)
• CAC registration doc (if obtainable) (PDF)
• Any supporting proof (consumer analysis, traction, pilots, and so on.) (DOCX)

Click here to apply

For extra data, go to iHatch Startups Incubation.