Applications are now open for the 2026 SouthEast Business Growth Fund organised by the Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation. The programme is designed to support young entrepreneurs across Southeast Nigeria with funding, business visibility, training, and networking opportunities.
Selected entrepreneurs will receive financial support and participate in a fully-funded business growth training programme aimed at helping small businesses scale sustainably.
The SouthEast Business Growth Fund is one of the Foundation’s flagship entrepreneurship initiatives focused on empowering business owners who are contributing to economic development in the Southeast region.
Successful applicants will receive several business support opportunities, including:
According to the organisers, five entrepreneurs will be selected for the 2026 edition of the programme.
The Foundation explained that many entrepreneurs across Southeast Nigeria are building innovative businesses but still struggle with limited access to funding, exposure, and growth opportunities.
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.
The organisers highlighted several achievements from the previous edition of the programme.
Some of the outcomes include:
The Foundation noted that participants also gained confidence, mentorship opportunities, and stronger business networks beyond the financial support provided.
To qualify for the SouthEast Business Growth Fund 2026, applicants must meet the following conditions:
Only applicants who meet all the requirements will be considered for the programme.
Applicants are advised to prepare all required documents and their 2-minute business growth video before starting the application process.
Interested entrepreneurs can submit their applications online before the deadline June 7, 2026.
Application Portal: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ4wjcHoEstz6lDKFhYENzsWGHc-xx5vYbMsLqVP0vmN3MWQ/viewform