Applications are currently being accepted for The Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Founders Lab Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About iDICE Founders Lab Programme
The Founders Lab programme, under the Startup Bridge initiative, is the capacity-building component of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, implemented in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI). Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, the programme equips early-stage, technology-enabled businesses with the knowledge, expert mentorship, and access to capital required to grow and compete at scale.
Benefits of iDICE Founders Lab Programme
Programme Benefits:
- Practical tools and frameworks for early-stage execution
- A structured, founder-focused curriculum
- Mentorship from experienced founders and ecosystem experts
- Peer learning and founder community
- Access to regional hubs and support networks
- Performance-based access to funding opportunities
- Clear pathways to further iDICE Startup Bridge support, including Growth Lab
Funding
- Participants who successfully complete all programme requirements may be eligible for non-equity funding of up to N7,000,000 to support the early execution and launch of their businesses.
- Funding eligibility is subject to final evaluation, compliance with programme milestones, and alignment with iDICE investment criteria.
iDICE Founders Lab Programme Requirements
Founders Lab is designed for founders who:
- Have an idea or prototype
- Are interested in building a digital or tech enterprise
- Have plans to operate in Nigeria
- Want to better understand their market, customers, and business model
- Are ready to commit time and effort to structured learning and execution
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for iDICE Startup Bridge – Founders Lab, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Business is at idea or market validation stage
- Business will operate from any of the 36+ states in Nigeria + FCT Abuja
- Founder is at least 18 to 35 years
- Ability to commit to a 12-week structured programme
- Willingness to participate in learning sessions, assignments, evaluations and Demo Day activities
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
19 April, 2026
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