Register your interest in the FUBA Nigeria Pilot • Soft launch November 2026
VENTURE PATHWAY
Registering your interest is not a formal programme application or guarantee of selection.
Human review
Transparent criteria
Safeguarding and data protection
Planned Venture Pathway Pilot
Part of the FUBA Nigeria Pilot
Timing to be confirmed
Who this pathway is for
The Venture Pathway is for people who want to turn ideas into real solutions and build ventures that create impact and opportunities.
Aspiring founders
You have an idea or early-stage venture that you want to develop.
Early-stage entrepreneurs
You have started building and need the right support to grow.
Problem solvers
You want to create solutions that address real needs.
Team builders
You are building or joining a team to create and scale impact.
What founders may access
Support will depend on the specific programme, challenge or opportunity.
Skills and practical tools
Training, workshops and resources to strengthen your founding and business skills.
Mentorship and guidance
Feedback and guidance from experienced founders and industry professionals.
Networks and visibility
Connect with founders, partners, experts and the wider innovation community.
Funding readiness and connections
Support to strengthen funding readiness and connect with relevant grants, investors or partners where available.
Opportunities and partnerships
Access to relevant challenges, collaborations, corporate partnerships and other growth opportunities.
How the Venture Pathway works
1
Register your interest
Tell us about your idea, venture stage and the support you need.
2
Hear when an opportunity opens
We contact you when a relevant programme, challenge or opportunity becomes available.
3
Apply or submit an entry
Complete the relevant application or entry requirements where required.
4
Receive review and next-step support
Selected participants may receive feedback, progression support and access to relevant opportunities.
5
Choose your next step
Progress may include further development, funding readiness, pilots, partnerships or scaling support.
PLANNED VENTURE PATHWAY PILOT
Venture Pathway Pilot
Timing to be confirmed
Venture pathway activities are planned as part of the FUBA Nigeria pilot. Final programme name, timing, sectors and participation details will be confirmed. The pilot will support early-stage ventures to strengthen, validate and develop solutions that can create jobs, address real needs and improve lives.
Programme details, categories and dates remain subject to final confirmation.
Sector-focused innovation challenges
Human review and fair progression
Mentorship, networks and collaboration
Opportunities to grow, pilot and scale
Possible outcomes
Outcomes will depend on your journey, effort, the relevant programme and the opportunities available.
Validate your idea
Test your solution and strengthen your model.
Build a stronger venture
Strengthen operations and prepare to grow sustainably.
Explore funding opportunities
Connect to relevant grants, investors or funding partners where available.
Create jobs and impact
Build ventures that create opportunities and solve real problems.
Build strong networks
Grow relationships with mentors, founders, partners and industry leaders.
Gain recognition
Showcase your work and attract relevant visibility.
Why founders choose FUBA
Built for Africa
Designed for African contexts, markets, realities and challenges.
Fair and transparent
Human review, clear criteria and responsible progression.
Community-led
A supportive network that grows stronger through learning and collaboration.
Pathways that go further
Connections to development, partnerships, markets and relevant growth opportunities.
Questions founders often ask
Who can register their interest?
Do I need a registered business already?
When will the first Venture Pathway activities start?
What kind of support can I expect?
How will I know if I am selected?
START YOUR VENTURE JOURNEY
Build with purpose. Grow with support. Stay close to what’s next.
Register your interest and we will keep you informed about relevant Venture Pathway programmes, challenges and opportunities.
Registering your interest is not a formal programme application or guarantee of selection.
