Call for application!!!
At the Regis Ohia Foundation, it believes that great ideas should never be held back by a lack of resources. This Entrepreneurship Grant is designed to fuel the dreams of bold Nigerian entrepreneurs in Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education, and Recycling — those who are not only building businesses, but creating solutions that make a lasting difference.
The Mission:
The Regis Ohia Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives by providing grants and scholarships to students and entrepreneurs. It’s mission is to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity by investing in education and enterprise. It aims to empower individuals with the resources, encouragement, and support they need to pursue academic excellence, launch impactful ventures, and become catalysts for positive change in their communities and beyond.
The Vision:
It’s envision a world where financial limitations no longer hinder brilliance, ambition, or creativity. A world where every driven student can access quality education and every visionary entrepreneur can bring their ideas to life. Through it’s support, it strive to cultivate a generation of educated, innovative, and socially responsible leaders who will shape a more equitable, prosperous, and empowered future for all.
It believes quality education should never be a privilege reserved for a few.
– Education
– Enterprise
– Entrepreneurship
Through scholarships, learning resources, and mentorship programs, it supports ambitious students who are determined to pursue academic excellence, regardless of their financial background.
- Tuition and exam support grants
- Access to digital learning tools and libraries
- Academic mentorship and guidance
- Career development workshops
It provides seed funding, training, and resources to aspiring business owners who are ready to take their ideas to the next level.
- Startup and micro-business grants
- Business planning & pitch training
- Access to mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs
- Resources for scaling operations sustainably
It’s entrepreneurship support goes beyond capital. It is here for passionate changemakers who want to launch projects that solve real problems in their communities.
- Innovation & impact grants
- Incubation and accelerator partnerships
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Exposure and network opportunities
Why You Should Apply?
- Access funding to scale your business
- Learn directly from experts in your field
- Join a supportive network of like-minded innovators
- Showcase your work to potential partners and investors
Besides, this grant is more than just money – it’s a platform to grow. Selected applicants will join our 4-week virtual Accelerator Program in September 2025, gain mentorship from seasoned business leaders, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and present their ideas at a live pitch event in Lekki, Lagos. Winners will also enjoy media spotlight opportunities to help their ventures gain visibility.
Benefits
Benefits:
Selected Applicants will gain:
- 3 applicants will win funding of 1st – ₦2.5M | 2nd – ₦1.5M | 3rd – ₦1M (respectively)
- Tailored business knowledge through Accelerator Program
- Mentorship from seasoned business leaders
- Peer networking and support
- Media spotlight opportunities
- Certificates of Participation for all participants
Eligibilities
Eligibility Criteria:
- Business must be operating in the following industry – Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education and Recycling
- Nigerian citizen, aged 18-40
- Founder of a legally registered business in Nigeria (CAC certificate required)
- Active business with a clear growth or impact goal
- Business must be within 1 and 4 years old
- Available to attend all virtual sessions
- Applicants must be following ALL the social media pages of Rehis Ohia Foundation
Application Process
Application Stages:
- Stage 1: Send in your applications with required details before deadline of 31st August 2025. And clicking the apply link fill up the application form.
- Stage 2: Top 50 applicants will be selected for the virtual Accelerator Program to kick off by first week of September 2025.
- Stage 3: Applicants who completed the Accelerator Program at 100% will be invited to a physical pitch in Lekki, Lagos by October.
- Stage 4: Winners for the grant will be announced on the 8th of November at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Application Deadline: November 8, 2025 (71 Days Remaining)
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