SouthEast Business Growth Fund 2026 (₦500,000 Grant) | WUIN

Deadline: 7th June 2026

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive several business support opportunities, including:

• ₦500,000 business grant for each selected entrepreneur
• ₦1,000,000 AfiaTV advertising credit valid for one year
• Fully-funded two-week business growth training in Enugu
• Free accommodation and feeding during the training programme
• Opportunity to pitch live at the SouthEast Business Growth Conference in July 2026
• Access to business leaders, stakeholders, and decision-makers
• Increased business visibility and recognition
• Mentorship and partnership opportunities

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the SouthEast Business Growth Fund 2026, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old
• Business must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
• Business should have been actively operating for at least 1–2 years
• Applicants must show evidence of revenue generation
• Business must be located in Southeast Nigeria
• Eligible states include Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo
• Applicants must demonstrate business traction such as customers, sales, or partnerships
• A 2-minute video explaining how the ₦500,000 grant will help grow the business must be submitted
• Applicants must provide proof of business location such as a utility bill or lease agreement

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY HERE

About the South East Business Fund

The SouthEast Business Growth Fund was created to bridge this gap by combining grant support with training, mentorship, and business exposure.

The initiative is targeted at entrepreneurs who are already operating active businesses and are looking for opportunities to expand and grow.

About Taskrika

Taskrika is a decentralised advertising platform designed to help businesses connect directly with real people, aiming to eliminate bot traffic and ad fraud in digital marketing. It functions as a platform where brands can have their stories seen, heard, and engaged with by actual users who are incentivised for their participation.

WUIN is Taskrika’s human capital development directory, where you can find information on funding opportunities in different sectors, from education, careers, entrepreneurship, technology, personal development, and more.