Regis Ohia Foundation Launches N5 Million Entrepreneurship Grant for Young Nigerian Business Owners
- The Regis Ohia Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 entrepreneurship programme for Nigerians
- The scheme is designed to help small businesses operating in key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, among others
- It will not only provide winners with financial support but also equip participants with essential business skills and mentorship
Legit.ng’s Pascal Oparada has reported on tech, energy, stocks, investment and the economy for over a decade.
The Regis Ohia Foundation has announced its 2025 entrepreneurship grant programme, offering a combined prize of ₦5 million to support young Nigerian business owners.
The initiative is designed to nurture small businesses operating in key impact-driven industries, including agribusiness, healthcare, education, and recycling.
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The grant will not only provide winners with financial support but also equip participants with essential business skills, mentorship, and access to networks that can help them thrive in Nigeria’s challenging business environment.
Eligibility criteria
- To qualify for the programme, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens aged 18–40.
- Own a legally registered business in Nigeria (CAC certificate required).
- Operate within agribusiness, healthcare, education, or recycling.
- Run a business between 1 and 4 years old with a clear growth or social impact goal.
- Be available for all virtual accelerator sessions.
- Follow all the Foundation’s official social media pages.
This ensures that only serious, committed entrepreneurs who have already started building their ventures are considered.
Programme timeline
- The grant programme is structured in four stages:
- Application Stage – Entrepreneurs must submit their applications before August 31, 2025.
- Accelerator Programme – The top 50 applicants will participate in four weekly virtual sessions beginning September 2025.
- Final Pitch – Successful candidates who complete the accelerator will pitch their businesses at a live event in Lekki, Lagos, on October 31, 2025.
- Award Ceremony – Winners will be announced on November 8, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
What winners stand to gain
Three standout entrepreneurs will be awarded financial support as follows:
- ₦2.5 million for the first prize
- ₦1.5 million for the second prize
- ₦1 million for the third prize
- Beyond funding, participants will also benefit from:
- Tailored business knowledge through the accelerator.
- Mentorship from experienced business leaders.
- Peer networking with fellow entrepreneurs.
- Media spotlight opportunities to showcase their ventures.
- Certificates of participation for all programme graduates.
Why this matters
Access to capital remains one of the toughest barriers for Nigerian entrepreneurs, especially those in high-impact sectors like agriculture and healthcare.
By combining funding with mentorship and exposure, the Regis Ohia Foundation grant could help promising startups scale their operations, create jobs, and contribute to Nigeria’s economy.
The call to action is clear: for young founders with innovative ideas and growing businesses, this grant represents a golden opportunity to secure funding and visibility while building a strong foundation for long-term success.
Interested candidates should click here to apply.
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Source: Legit.ng
