The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has opened applications for the NIMASA Blue Economy Accelerator Programme (NIMASA-BEAP) 2026, a national initiative designed to help young Nigerians develop innovative solutions for the maritime and blue economy sectors. NIMASA-BEAP combines a National Innovation Hackathon with a 12-week accelerator programme. Successful participants get the opportunity to develop their ideas, receive support, and eventually showcase their solutions to investors, industry stakeholders, and other potential partners.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Be between 18 and 28 years old.
- Nationality: Be a Nigerian.
- Idea: Have an innovative idea or solution relevant to Nigeria's maritime and blue economy sectors.
The programme is particularly relevant to young innovators, entrepreneurs, founders, technology developers, researchers, and students or young professionals working on relevant solutions.
13 Innovation Tracks
Maritime Technology and Logistics, Maritime Safety/Surveillance and Security, Green Shipping and Vessel Decarbonisation, Seafarer Welfare and Workforce Technology, Port Digitisation and Smart Port Solutions, Marine Waste Management and Blue Circular Economy, Aquaculture and Sustainable Fisheries, Coastal and Artisanal Fishing Value Chain, Ocean Data and Analytics, Nature-Based Coastal Defence Solutions, Marine Tourism and Coastal Recreation, Marine Biotechnology, and Deep Seabed Mining Technologies and Research.
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Programme Structure
- National Innovation Hackathon: December 8-10, 2026, for selected applicants following evaluation.
- 12-Week Accelerator: First quarter of 2027, for successful hackathon participants.
- National Demo Day: Second quarter of 2027, where ventures showcase to investors, maritime industry stakeholders, and potential partners.
Programme Timeline
- Applications Open: October 5, 2026.
- Application Deadline: November 13, 2026.
- Evaluation and Due Diligence: November 16 - December 2, 2026.
- National Innovation Hackathon: December 8-10, 2026.
- 12-Week Accelerator: Q1 2027.
- National Demo Day: Q2 2027.
How to Apply
Apply through the NIMASA Blue Economy Accelerator Programme portal before the deadline of November 13, 2026. No application fee is stated.
Disclaimer
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