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Wema Bank and Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority Award Startup Prizes

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 25
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Wema Bank and Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority provided impact prizes to startups during the fourth edition of the NSIA Prize for Innovation Demo Day in Abuja on October 25, 2026. Come Again Foods won the top prize with $100,000, while Protein Kapital placed second with $70,000, and Instant Rad Inc. took third with $50,000. The combined prize value totaled $275,000, with winners also gaining access to growth capital.

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The awards inject capital into local businesses, supporting innovation across sectors such as manufacturing, climate, and healthcare. The program also offers eligible startups access to up to $1.5 million in growth capital through Pula Xcelerator and a fully funded entrepreneurial program in Lagos.

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    Nigeria might see increased investment and job creation as the prize program supports small and medium enterprises.

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