Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) 2.0 (up to ₦10M in funding) – YOA

Deadline: August 21, 2026

Applications are open for the Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) 2.0. The Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) is an annual scholar innovation competitors and funding program by Fembol Group, designed to determine, assist, and fund revolutionary scholar-led options throughout Nigeria. SIG 2.0 is constructed for undergraduate college students and scholar groups who need to remedy actual issues in their communities and construct sustainable, youth-led companies.

Whether you’re on the thought stage or already operating an early answer, this scholar entrepreneurship grant provides you the funding, coaching, and mentorship to take your innovation additional.

Benefits

• Cash Prizes up to ₦2.5 Million
  • Winner: ₦2,500,000
  • First Runner-Up: ₦1,500,000
  • Second Runner-Up: ₦1,000,000
  • Consolation Prizes (7 Finalists): ₦1,400,000 shared
• Free Training & Mentorship: All semi-finalists get entry to a 2-day digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp masking enterprise planning, advertising and marketing, fundraising, authorized frameworks, and management — plus a devoted mentor for one-on-one steerage forward of the ultimate pitch.
• Business Growth Support: The high three winners obtain free authorized/CAC registration, enterprise setup assist, and advisory providers for up to three months after the occasion — actual assist turning your thought right into a operating enterprise.
• A Stage to Shine: Present your thought on the Fembol Student Innovation Conference in Lagos — a full-day occasion with 250+ attendees, stay-streamed nationwide, that includes trade leaders, traders, and media protection.
• Ongoing Support: Grant monitoring and the potential of additional funding from Fembol Group and its companion community for standout improvements.

Eligibility

You’re eligible to apply in case you:

• Are presently enrolled as an undergraduate at any Nigerian tertiary establishment;
• Are aged 16–24 on the time of application;
• Have an revolutionary thought (new or present) that solves an actual downside;
• Apply as a person or in a workforce of two–4 (groups are beneficial however not required).

Application

Ensure you’ve the next prepared:

• Your private and tutorial info.
• A sound scholar ID card or proof of studentship.
• Details of your innovation or enterprise thought.
• Team info (if making use of as a workforce).
• Any supporting paperwork, pictures, or demo hyperlinks (non-obligatory).

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to Fembol Student Innovation Grant.