Apply Now: GETAccelerated Program Offers Students Up to ₦2m Grant

The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) has announced the launch of the fourth cohort of its flagship GETAccelerated Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to nurture innovation and drive economic growth within Nigeria’s startup ecosystem.

This year, the program will support 10 exceptional founders and student entrepreneurs, building on the success of the previous cohorts in which 20 startups received more than ₦150 million in equity-free funding and resources.

Alongside GETAccelerated, the GET Compass Grant Program offers up to ₦2 million in business grants to small and medium-scale enterprises, including student-led ventures. The grant also provides access to training and mentorship, enabling beneficiaries to scale up operations and strengthen their business processes.

The GETAccelerated program provides a comprehensive suite of resources, including:

• Financial Support: Funding to accelerate growth and scale ventures.

• Mentorship: One-on-one sessions with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

• Networking Opportunities: Connections with innovators, investors, and business leaders.

• Skill Development: Workshops to enhance business knowledge, technical skills, and strategic thinking.

• Market Access: Guidance to help founders enter and succeed in new markets.

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The program is open to entrepreneurs and students aged 18 and above, whose businesses are not more than three years old. Applicants must have a registered and operational business, provide evidence of continuity, and be available to attend a two-week workshop in Lagos.

Interested business owners and students can apply here.