iHatch Startup Incubation Program 2025 – iHatch is a 5-month free intensive incubation program designed to help Nigerian entrepreneurs refine their business ideas into viable and scalable models. It includes coaching, lectures, boot camps, mentorship, and networking opportunities, focusing on youth, innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology.
iHatch objectives
- Support entrepreneurs that use creative commercial services and products to address social challenges.
- Assist entrepreneurs in developing viable and scalable business models through a 5-month intensive incubation program involving coaching, lectures, and boot camps.
- Focus support on key IT sectors such as FinTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and GovTech to enhance Nigeria’s digital innovation landscape.
- Create opportunities for startups to network with peers, industry experts, and potential partners through the program’s events and coworking spaces, building a supportive entrepreneurial community.
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Eligibility Criteria
These are the factors to be considered in other for you and your startup to be eligible to apply
Startup Stage
Startups can be at either the idea stage or have an existing Minimum Viable Product (MVP) . Both stages are welcome to apply.
Legal Entity Registration
Startups do not need to be registered at the time of application but must commit to registering with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) during the programme.
Location
Operating in Nigeria, Registered with CAC
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Who can apply?
Individuals/groups with an innovative business plan with a product or prototype that would aid in developing the Nigerian economy - Individuals/groups willing to establish a legal company and begin business operations in NigeriaÂ
- Participants must be at least 18 years old
- All sectors include; Education Technology (Edtech), Agricultural Technology (Agritech), Health Technology (Healthtech), Financial Technology (Fintech), Logistics, Security, Government Technology (Govtech)
Why you should apply
- Free offline/online interactive trainings
- Free coworking space
- Mentorship sessions with tech specialists
- Funding opportunities
How to Apply for iHatch Startup Incubation Programme 2025
To apply