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SMEDAN ICSS — Inspire, Create, Start, Scale and GROW Fund

domainSmall and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) / Jaiz Bank / GIZverifiedVerified · Sep 20
Funding / Offer
Free four-module training; post-training GROW Fund single-digit-interest loans stated as ₦250,000–₦2 million for START and ₦1 million–₦5 million for SCALE
scheduleDurationDeadline: Portal active; cohort schedule varies
pie_chartEquity1-7 days
eventStatusOpen - Rolling Basis
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Duration
Deadline: Portal active; cohort schedule varies
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1-7 days
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Funding
medium
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Selectivity
Competitive

infoAbout this program

SMEDAN entrepreneurship pathway covering beginners, idea-stage founders, businesses ready to launch and existing businesses, with a post-training financing route.

inventory_2What's Included

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Value

Free four-module training; post-training GROW Fund single-digit-interest loans stated as ₦250,000–₦2 million for START and ₦1 million–₦5 million for SCALE

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Equity

0%

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Provider

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) / Jaiz Bank / GIZ

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Type

government-benefits

checklistEligibility

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  • check_circleNigerians interested in starting or growing a business; youth, women and graduates are prioritised for the GROW Fund, subject to training completion and financing criteria.

directions_runHow to Apply

2 steps
  1. 1

    Review SMEDAN ICSS — Inspire, Create, Start, Scale and GROW Fund country rules and eligibility.

  2. 2

    Apply at https://smedan.gov.ng/icss/icss-registration/.

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tagTags & categories

#Government benefits#government, training, loan, SME