Federal Government of Nigeria

Company

Last mentioned: Feb 23, 2026

Timeline

  1. Operationalization

    Anticipated period for the fund to begin building its pipeline and selecting startups.

  2. Agreement Signed

    NSIA and JICA formalize the $50M Impact Innovation Fund in Abuja.

  3. Initial Discussions

    Bilateral talks begin between Nigeria and Japan regarding startup ecosystem support.

Stories mentioning Federal Government of Nigeria 1

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Nigeria and Japan Launch $50M Impact Innovation Fund for Startups

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have established a $50 million fund to support early-stage Nigerian startups. This partnership marks a novel approach for Japan, blending Official Development Assistance with private capital to drive social impact and entrepreneurship in Africa's largest economy.

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