Deadline: August 31, 2025
The Regis Ohia Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant 2025 is now open for applications, offering a total of ₦5,000,000 in grant funding to support innovative Nigerian entrepreneurs. This highly competitive programme is designed to empower young business founders across key sectors with funding, training, mentorship, and nationwide recognition.
If you are a Nigerian entrepreneur with a legally registered business that is 1–4 years old, this is your chance to access funding and grow your venture.
About the Regis Ohia Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant 2025
The grant programme is an initiative of the Regis Ohia Foundation, established to nurture entrepreneurial innovation in Nigeria. The 2025 edition comes with a robust package: not only will finalists receive funding, but they will also benefit from a four-week accelerator programme, a physical pitch event in Lagos, and mentorship opportunities.
The initiative prioritises entrepreneurs who are building solutions in Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education, and Recycling—sectors with critical impact on Nigeria’s development.
Grant Awards
A total of ₦5,000,000 will be awarded in the following categories:
- 🏆 1st Place: ₦2.5 million
- 🥈 2nd Place: ₦1.5 million
- 🥉 3rd Place: ₦1 million
In addition to cash prizes, winners will gain access to:
- Tailored business training
- Expert mentorship
- Networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders
- Media exposure
- A certificate of participation
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Regis Ohia Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Nigerian citizen, aged between 18–40 years
- Be the founder of a legally registered business (CAC certificate required)
- The business must be operational for 1–4 years
- Operate in one of the focus areas: Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education, or Recycling
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
- Personal and business details (including CAC certificate)
- A two-minute video pitch describing their business and impact
- A commitment to attend all virtual sessions in September
- Proof of following the Regis Ohia Foundation on social media
Programme Timeline
The grant programme is structured in three key phases:
- Virtual Accelerator Programme
- Duration: 4 weeks in September 2025
- Focus: Capacity-building, mentorship, and business development
- Physical Pitch Event
- Date: October 31, 2025
- Venue: Lekki, Lagos
- Top participants will pitch their businesses to a panel of judges
- Final Grant Announcement
- Date: November 8, 2025
- Venue: Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Winners will be officially awarded
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is August 31, 2025. Interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to prepare their documents and video pitches as soon as possible to avoid last-minute issues.
Why You Should Apply
This grant goes beyond financial support—it provides Nigerian entrepreneurs with the training, exposure, and networks they need to scale their businesses. If you are working on innovative solutions in the focus sectors, this is a golden opportunity to transform your business.
How to Apply
Applications are now open for the Regis Ohia Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant 2025.
👉 Click here to apply
👉 Read more about the programme
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