The iDICE Startup Bridge program, an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria implemented by the Bank of Industry, has launched the ‘Growth Lab,’ a 12-week accelerator for tech-enabled Nigerian startups. The program targets 12 startups across the country’s six geopolitical zones that have achieved early traction. Selected participants will receive a $100,000 cash investment in exchange for 7.5% equity, with potential for up to $250,000 in follow-on funding. Applications for the program are open until August 19, 2026.