19/02/2026
Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Accelerator Programme .
Accelerating the next generation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria’s North-East and North-West regions.
The DBN Innovation Hub is a strategic initiative designed to empower entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to build resilient, scalable, and sustainable businesses.
This opportunity is strictly for MSMEs operating within the North-East and North-West geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe,Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
If your business is located in any of these states, the DBN Hub is built specifically to support your growth journey.
What to Expect from the DBN Innovation Hub
Capacity Building :- Participate in practical, hands-on training designed to strengthen your business operations.
Access to Experienced Mentors:- Receive guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and business leaders who will help you refine your model, overcome challenges.
Business Grants & Funding Opportunities:- Eligible participants may gain access to grants and financing pathways to scale operations, invest in equipment, expand market reach, and improve competitiveness.
Networking & Market Linkages: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and ecosystem partners opening doors to collaborations, partnerships, and new customers.
Why apply for the DBN Innovation hub Acceleration programme ?
• Strengthen your business foundation
• Improve access to finance
• Build investor-ready enterprises
• Enhance productivity and profitability
• Gain the confidence and structure needed for sustainable expansion
Whether you are looking to stabilize your operations or scale to the next level, the DBN accelerator provides a powerful platform to help you succeed.
Apply here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKavCpzpz1gnZiGd6Icv3eE_ALnMznH4yeEbSwT9Jd4gqatw/viewform?pli=1