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.
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:
A results-driven startup development programme curated for growth-ready Nigerian entrepreneurs:
Hosted in Benin City, Edo State, this high-profile event will bring together 1,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.
Top-performing startups from each cohort will secure direct equity investment from NCDF’s flagship venture capital fund.
Participation Fee: ₦100,000
(Includes branded materials, workshops, demo day access, and post-programme support)
The Fortune Programme is structured as a 6-edition national roll-out, covering all geopolitical zones to ensure broad-based innovation inclusion.
Edition | Location | Date | Zone |
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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 |
Join the Fortune Entrepreneur Accelerator and become part of the movement shaping Nigeria’s next generation of industry leaders.
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