The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has secured over $600 million in international development funding. Announced by Director-General Dr. Kazeem Raji following the NextGen Innovation Challenge summit in London, the portfolio combines a $500 million solar partnership for universities and a $100 million agreement for small businesses.
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Powering Small Businesses and Innovators
The $100 million framework supports the President Bola Tinubu Light Initiative, aiming to assist one million small enterprises with clean power, grants for female founders, and global acceleration programs.
To turn these commitments into active businesses, local incubators and coworking spaces across Nigeria's 36 states are providing young entrepreneurs with the tools and workspace needed to scale their ideas.
Key Takeaways
- $500M Solar Project: Large-scale solar infrastructure for tertiary institutions nationwide.
- $100M MSME Support: Targeted funding and clean energy access for one million micro-enterprises.
- Growing Talent Pool: The London summit showcased 298 local innovators, nearly tripling the previous year's participation.
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