Fortune Entrepreneur Accelerator

Fueling Founders. Financing the Future.

Nigeria’s Premier National Startup Acceleration & Venture Capital Platform

The Fortune Entrepreneur Accelerator is a strategic initiative of the Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF Group), developed in partnership with the Federal Government, State Governments, and leading innovation institutions across Nigeria. This flagship programme is purpose-built to discover, accelerate, and invest in Nigeria’s boldest early-stage ventures—driving inclusive innovation, job creation, and sustainable enterprise across all six geo-political zones.

Whether you’re building the next fintech unicorn, revolutionising agri-value chains, or solving for healthcare, energy, or climate, Fortune offers you a launchpad of national scale—with capital behind it.

Now Regionalised by Nigeria’s Six Geo-Political Zones

This programme will now be delivered across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, with one accelerator and summit per zone — tailored to the unique entrepreneurial landscape of each region. The first edition launches in:

What We Offer: Acceleration + Capital + National Visibility

Fortune Accelerator (4-Week High-Intensity Programme)

A results-driven startup development programme curated for growth-ready Nigerian entrepreneurs:

Fortune Entrepreneur Summit – September 2025

Hosted in Benin City, Edo State, this high-profile event will bring together 1,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.

Venture Capital Access: Powered by NCDF Opportunity Growth Fund (₦150 Billion)

Top-performing startups from each cohort will secure direct equity investment from NCDF’s flagship venture capital fund.

Programme Timeline

Participation Fee: ₦100,000

(Includes branded materials, workshops, demo day access, and post-programme support)

National Roll-Out: Igniting Innovation Across Every Zone

The Fortune Programme is structured as a 6-edition national roll-out, covering all geopolitical zones to ensure broad-based innovation inclusion.

Key Performance Indicators We Track
Edition Location Date Zone
1st Benin City, Edo State September 2025 South-South
2nd Kaduna, Kaduna State January 2026 North-West
3rd Lagos, Lagos State May 2026 South-West
4th Lafia, Nasarawa State September 2026 North-Central
5th Umuahia, Abia State January 2027 South-East
6th Abuja, FCT May 2027 National Grand Edition

Why Fortune?

National visibility, real capital, and market credibility.

Designed by Nigeria’s leading impact finance institution (NCDF Group).

Embedded in government-backed ecosystems with policy and institutional support.

Your startup becomes part of Nigeria’s economic future.

Why Join the Fortune Entrepreneur Programme?

Supported by:

Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF)

National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI)

Edo State Government

London School of Social Enterprise & Sustainable Economics (LSSE)

Ready to Apply?

Join the Fortune Entrepreneur Accelerator and become part of the movement shaping Nigeria’s next generation of industry leaders.

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