iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab 2026

The iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab 2026 is a capacity-building accelerator programme for aspiring Nigerian entrepreneurs. It targets early-stage, technology-enabled businesses and provides a founder-focused curriculum, mentorship from experienced founders and ecosystem experts, practical tools, and access to funding opportunities. The cohort runs for 12 weeks with mandatory physical sessions at designated hubs, and aims to prepare participants to become investment-ready and grow their ventures.

Structured founder-focused curriculum, mentorship from experienced founders and ecosystem experts, practical tools and frameworks, peer learning and founder community, access to regional hubs and support networks, and pathways to funding opportunities including Growth Lab.

Nigerian entrepreneur between 18 and 35 years old, building an innovative solution with growth potential; business at idea or market validation stage.

Program runs for 12 weeks with mandatory in-person sessions.