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NANS Innovate 2026

Days leftClosedSeptember 8, 2026

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NANS Innovate is a national entrepreneurship summit for Nigerian tertiary students who are already running businesses or have strong business ideas. The programme combines mentorship, networking and a national pitch competition where the top 20 finalists compete for business funding.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Be a currently enrolled Nigerian student.

  2. 02

    Attend a recognised university, polytechnic or college of education in Nigeria.

  3. 03

    Have an existing business or viable business idea.

  4. 04

    Be a Nigerian citizen.

  5. 05

    Provide a valid student ID.

  6. 06

    Submit a business proposal of no more than 10 pages.

  7. 07

    Apply without paying any fee.