About the program

The Tech2Startup Bootcamp is a high-impact, hands-on entrepreneurship program designed by TechQuest STEM Academy to help young Nigerians transform their digital skills into viable startup ventures. Set in Lagos, Nigeria, this bootcamp targets aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35, especially those who have acquired digital or technical skills but lack a clear path to commercialization or venture building.

This program bridges the gap between skill acquisition and startup creation, offering participants a structured, supportive experience to ideate, validate, and launch early-stage businesses. With no sectoral limitation, Tech2Startup Bootcamp encourages innovation across industries and empowers a diverse range of digital entrepreneurs, including a strong focus on 30–50% women participation.

What are the requirements to join as an entrepreneur?

To qualify for the Tech2Startup Bootcamp, applicants must:

-Be Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35.
-Have intermediate or advanced digital or technical skills (e.g., coding, UI/UX design, data analysis, digital marketing, hardware, etc.).
-Be in the idea stage or early stages of building a startup, with no consistent revenue required.
-Show commitment to participating fully in the program, including online sessions, assignments, and mentorship check-ins.
-Have access to a laptop or desktop and stable internet connectivity.
-Demonstrate creativity, problem-solving ability, and a passion for using technology to build real-world solutions.
-Be open to learning, mentorship, and peer collaboration.

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Days
Hours
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Town / Region
Nigeria
Sectors accepted for this program

Join as a mentor and help entrepreneurs in Africa achieve success!

We are looking for mentors who are committed to joining our incubation program. If you have a passion for entrepreneurship, have at least 5 years of professional experience and are committed to reviewing and monitoring your entrepreneur’s work before mentoring meetings, we want you to join us! We envision a fair, efficient and meritocratic society where innovation belongs to everyone. Sign up today and help Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs succeed!

What requirements must you have to mentor?

We are seeking experienced entrepreneurs and professionals with strong digital or business backgrounds who are passionate about guiding early-stage African founders. Ideal mentors should be supportive, available for weekly check-ins, and committed to helping participants turn their digital skills into impactful startups.

Program Timeline

Apply to participate in the program
Until September 15, 2025
Tell us more about yourself and your project by submitting your application. Our team will evaluate all applications from entrepreneurs and mentors who apply to the program.
Confirmation of selected profiles
Until 17 October 2025
We will review the completed applications through a selection process and select the participants for this edition of the programme.
Participate in the welcome session
18 and 19 January 2024
You will be invited to participate in an information session to welcome you to the incubation programme. In this session we will cover the programme schedule, your role, the role of mentors, the use of incubation tools to help you work on your business and much more.
Matching
Training of work pairs for entrepreneurs/mentors - 19 January - 31 January
Take part in our matching process! You will have the possibility to meet with the volunteer mentors from our Community that you think will be the best match for you and your project. Once you have met several mentors, both you and they will send us their preferences to let us know who they want to work with and we will make the best teams.
Start the incubation program
February - June 2024

Start the hybrid incubation experience with mentoring sessions, working tools and structured development. You will have 5 months to complete the incubation cycle and develop your validated business plan.

  • You will work weekly with your personal mentor in one-on-one sessions to go through the 8 business modules.
    You will have the incubation team on hand at all times to answer any questions you may have.
  • You will finish the programme developing a business plan and executive summary ready to present to potential investors.
Completion of incubation program
June 2024

Do you have any questions about the program?

Contact Iniobong Ekpenyong Bashir Ahmed, Incubation Manager of the program to answer all your questions.

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