Applications are open for IIH SHIFT Program 2026. Are you building an innovative solution with the potential to address real world challenges and drive meaningful impact? SHIFT – Scaling Homegrown Innovations & Frontier Technologies is supporting promising innovators and startups with the resources, expertise, and opportunities needed to develop, validate, and scale their solutions.
SHIFT is a strategic programme to identify, train, and support Nigerian entrepreneurs building deep-technology solutions. A 12-week commercialisation programme for Nigeria’s most technically ambitious frontier-technology founders. Organised by the Ilorin Innovation Hub. Delivered with Co-creation HUB. Backed by the Kwara State Government and IHS Towers Nigeria.
The program is designed to help entrepreneurs develop, validate and scale innovative solutions through training, mentorship, technical resources, market opportunities, ecosystem connections and equity-free funding.
IIH SHIFT Program Benefits
- Selected participants will have access to specialised training, mentorship, technical resources, ecosystem connections, market opportunities, and up to ₦5 million in equity free funding.
Funding Tracks:
- Launch Pad: Up to ₦2 million for innovative ideas and early-stage prototypes
- Build Pad: Up to ₦5 million for validated products with early traction
Eligibility Criteria
The programme is suitable for:
- Innovators with technology-driven ideas
- Entrepreneurs developing early-stage solutions
- Startups with products seeking market launch or growth
- SMEs looking to digitise or adopt new technologies
- Teams developing solutions to real-world challenges
How To Apply for IIH SHIFT Program
Application Deadline: Friday, 2 October 2026
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