The Federal Government has opened applications for the N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant, a programme designed to support young innovators who will form the next generation of Nigeria's MSME ecosystem. The initiative, launched under the Minist…  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on November 18, 2025 | The Federal Government has opened applications for the N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant, a programme designed to support young innovators who will form the next generation of Nigeria's MSME ecosystem. The initiative, launched under the Ministry of Education's Next Moonshot Initiative, offers equity-free funding to help student founders turn early-stage ideas into viable enterprises. The grant targets students in accredited universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education developing scalable, commercially viable solutions in STEMM fields. By backing student innovators at the idea and prototype stage, the programme aims to strengthen Nigeria's future pipeline of MSMEs and tech-enabled ventures. Read also, Selected applicants stand to receive up to N50 million in equity-free support, giving young entrepreneurs the capital needed to refine products, build market traction, or launch new micro and small enterprises capable of contributing to national growth. Applications can be submitted through svcg.education.gov.ng. With no stated deadline, students are encouraged to apply early. Additional guidance and full programme details are available on the official information portal. | | | |
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