NANS Innovate 2026 is now accepting applications from student founders across Nigeria's tertiary institutions. Organized by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Headquarters under the leadership of Comr. Akinteye Afeez (BABTEE), this national entrepreneurship summit aims to discover, support, and fund viable student-run businesses.
The week-long program provides intensive mentorship, high-level networking, and key business insights, concluding with a national pitch competition where the top 20 student entrepreneurs will present live on stage to compete for transparent, equity-free growth funding.
Who Is Eligible to Apply
- Currently enrolled students at any recognized Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education.
- Nigerian citizens hailing from any of the 36 states or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
- Founders with an active venture or a fully fleshed-out business concept ready to launch.
- Applicants possessing a valid, non-expired student ID card (accepted as JPG, PNG, or PDF).
- Submissions must include a business proposal of up to 10 pages in Word format
How to Apply
Application is completely free. Interested student founders must submit their details on the nans official website before the September 8, 2026 deadline. Applicants must provide an active WhatsApp contact number for all official program communication.
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