NSIA Prize for Innovation 2025

The NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) is an initiative designed to empower entrepreneurs and changemakers with innovative ideas that can drive social and economic impact. It provides funding and strategic support to early-stage, growth-driven ventures and aims to inspire ideas that strengthen industries and deliver lasting impact in Nigeria and beyond. Prizes include a substantial cash component and a training programme.

Cash prizes, additional prize for impact, and a funded five-week training programme.

Founders must be Nigerian citizens, and applicants must be 18 years or older, running innovative and social impact-driven startups with at least six months of operation, seeking seed funding, and willing to commit to a 10-week fast-track accelerator.

Visit the NSIA Prize application portal and apply online.