Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
Cohort Commencement
Selected startups enter the Accelerator and Incubation tracks for structured growth support.
Pitch Competition Applications
Startups from the five South-East states apply for the initial seed funding round.
Pitch Competition
Applications open for startups across five South-East states to enter the pipeline.
Official Launch
SEDC unveils the $50 million South East Venture Capital Programme in Abuja.
Official Launch
SEDC unveils the $50M SEVCP and the South East Venture Capital Fund.
Fund Mobilization
South East Investment Company begins active capital calls from private and diaspora investors.
Cohort Selection
30 startups selected for Accelerator and Incubation tracks receive initial SAFE funding.
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has launched a $50 million venture capital initiative designed to bridge the financing gap for startups in South-East Nigeria. The program utilizes a blended finance model to mobilize capital from public, private, and diaspora sources into high-growth technology sectors.
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has unveiled a $50 million venture capital initiative designed to bridge the financing gap for startups in South-East Nigeria. The program, anchored by a blended finance model, aims to transform the region's traditional entrepreneurial spirit into a structured, high-growth innovation ecosystem.
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has launched a dedicated venture capital programme aimed at providing equity financing to early-stage startups. This strategic move seeks to foster regional innovation and bridge the significant funding gap between Nigeria's primary tech hubs and the South East region.