Applications are open for DBN Innovation Hub Support Program for MSMEs in North West & North East Nigeria. The DBN Innovation Hub is now accepting applications from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises operating across Nigeria’s North West and North East regions. This initiative is designed to support MSMEs with tailored capacity-building, innovation support, and strategic linkages that enable sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.
As MSMEs continue to play a critical role in job creation and economic resilience, the DBN Innovation Hub aims to equip businesses in these regions with the skills, networks, and resources needed to scale, attract investment, and remain competitive in a rapidly changing market environment.
Many MSMEs in the North West and North East face limited access to finance, mentorship, and growth opportunities. This initiative addresses these gaps by providing structured support that strengthens business capacity, improves competitiveness, and opens pathways to funding and partnerships. By empowering MSMEs, the program contributes to job creation, regional economic development, and sustainable enterprise growth.
DBN Innovation Hub Benefits
- Selected MSMEs will gain access to targeted capacity-building and innovation support tailored to their business needs.
- Participants will benefit from mentorship and expert guidance from industry professionals, linkages to funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and market access.
- The program also provides practical insights to help businesses become investment-ready, scalable, and more resilient.
Eligibility Criteria
- Small and medium businesses located in North-East or North-West Nigeria
- Businesses working in fast-growing sectors
- Companies that show potential to grow and innovate
- Founders willing to fully participate in the program
- Businesses that have been running for at least three years
- Companies with strong potential to create many jobs
Compulsory Training and Certification.
Training Certificate or email notification must be attached to the application as proof
- Women’s Entrepreneurship Mindset Toolkit
- Credit Management and Access to Finance
- Sustainability for Small Businesses
- Marketing and Sales Techniques
- Accounting course
How To Apply for DBN Innovation Hub
Application Deadline: Not Specified
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