Federal Government Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) 2025 | How To Apply
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a transformative initiative designed to empower student innovators across Nigerian tertiary institutions. This fund supports students developing STEMM-driven solutions with the potential to scale into commercially viable, high-impact ventures.
If you’re a student in Nigeria with a tech, scientific, engineering, medical, or research-based idea, this opportunity provides the financial and developmental support needed to bring your project to life.
Federal Government Student Venture Capital Grant 2025 Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Competition | Training
- Host: Federal Ministry of Education (in partnership with BOI, Google & other partners)
- Eligible Countries: Undergraduates in Nigeria
- Reward: Up to ₦50 Million Equity-Free Funding | Mentorship | AI Tools | Resources
- Deadline: Not Specified
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Federal Government Student Venture Capital Grant 2025 Details
The S-VCG is part of the Federal Government’s “Next Moonshot” initiative aimed at accelerating innovation within Nigerian campuses. The program identifies student-led projects rooted in STEMM disciplines, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences and provides the financial and technical support required to develop them into sustainable businesses.
The initiative offers:
- Equity-free funding up to ₦50 million
- Structured incubation and mentorship
- Access to technical resources and product-development support
- Exposure, networking, and opportunities for national and global partnerships
- A one-year free license to Google Gemini Pro and premium learning resources for all applicants who complete their submissions
The program is open to both individual student innovators and student teams. Students below 300-level can also participate by joining a team led by a 300-level or higher student.
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Federal Government Student Venture Capital Grant 2025 Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in a Nigerian tertiary institution (university, polytechnic, or college of education)
- Be working on an innovation or solution in STEMM fields
- Demonstrate clear potential for scalability, commercialization, and impact
- Apply individually or as a team (teams must designate a team lead)
- Have a business name or CAC registration where applicable (recommended for scalability but not mandatory at the initial stage)
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Federal Government Student Venture Capital Grant 2025 Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding
- Structured incubation and business development training
- Mentorship from industry leaders and technical experts
- Access to digital tools, resources, and AI platforms (including Google Gemini Pro)
- Support to build prototypes, validate their ideas, and scale solutions
- Opportunities for visibility, partnerships, and broader innovation challenges
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Required Documents for the Federal Government Student Venture Capital Grant 2025
- Valid proof of student status: Student ID card and one additional proof such as admission letter, course registration slip, or fee receipt
- Completed online application form
- Detailed project proposal (PDF) — including problem statement, solution, methodology, market, scalability, and expected impact
- Pitch deck (8–12 slides) summarizing the business model, value proposition, team, and market
- Pitch video (2–3 minutes) introducing the solution and demonstrating its value
- Funding request and budget breakdown outlining how each phase of funding will be used
- Team information — roles, contacts, and short CVs (max 2 pages per person)
- CAC registration documents (optional but recommended)
- Optional supporting materials — prototypes, MVP demos, pilot data, GitHub links, research papers, mockups, or product screenshots
How to Apply for the Federal Government Student Venture Capital Grant 2025
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official portal by clicking the button below
- Create an account using your email, phone number, and identification details
- Complete your student profile and upload proof of enrollment
- Prepare and upload your proposal, pitch deck, budget, and required documents
- Fill in team details if applying as a group
- Submit your application and await further communication from the review team
Applications are reviewed using a transparent evaluation system, with shortlisted candidates moving into incubation and funding phases.
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