Bet9ja ScaleUp 2.0: Funding and Eligibility (₦3 million grant)

Applications are open for the Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0.

The ScaleUp Business Accelerator Program is Bet9ja Foundation’s flagship entrepreneurship programme. It is designed to identify, support, and accelerate high-potential Nigerian SMEs and startups. For business owners looking at funding, training, and market access, this notice lays out the key points in a clear way; who can apply, what selected businesses get, and the deadline.

What the Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0 offers

The programme supports early-stage businesses through non-dilutive grant funding, structured training, mentorship, and market access.

Selected businesses receive up to N3 million in grant funding. They also compete in the ScaleUp Pitch Challenge, where the winning business gets an additional N2 million grant. That funding detail stands Out at once; two grant layers, one main award and one pitch prize.

Benefits of the ScaleUp Business Accelerator

The programme lists three main benefits for selected businesses.

Mentorship

Participants work closely with experienced mentors and industry experts who provide hands-on guidance tailored to their industry.

Funding

Selected businesses get access to non-dilutive funding to help them build and scale the business without giving up equity.

Growth opportunities

The programme opens access to investors, partners, a growing community of ScaleUp alumni, and new markets.

Eligibility for businesses and founders

The Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator is open to businesses and founders that meet the stated conditions.

Business requirements

Eligible businesses must:

• be registered in Nigeria through CAC or Business Name registration
• have operated for a minimum of 6 months
• be generating revenue
• show clear traction through revenue, customers, or pilot programmes
• show strong scalability potential beyond the current market

Founder requirements

Eligible founders must:

• be Nigerian citizens or legal residents
• be between 22 and 40 years old at the time of application
• be founders or co-founders actively involved in the business
• commit to full participation in the 10-week accelerator

Eligible industries

The programme welcomes startups and growing businesses across a wide range of industries.

Industries listed for the programme

• Agriculture and Agritech
• Healthcare Services and HealthTech
• Fintech and Financial Services
• EdTech and Skills Development
• Renewable Energy and CleanTech
• Retail and E-commerce
• Light Manufacturing and Production
• Logistics and Transportation
• Fashion and Lifestyle
• Professional and Business Services
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Creative Industries and Media
• Others

How to apply

Interested applicants can apply through the Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp application page.

For more details about the programme, applicants can check the Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp programme page.

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is 30 April 2026.

That date is fixed in the notice; applicants who meet the requirements need to keep it in View.

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