ACE Startup Academy 2026 Opens Applications for Founders Training

SMEDAN, in partnership with KOICA, invites early-stage and ready-to-scale startups toa complete journey — from building your business model to pitching for real investment.

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The ACE Startup Academy 2026 is now open for applications, and this is an opportunity every aspiring and early stage founder in Abuja should take seriously. From hands-on founder training to a pitch competition with $15,000 in prizes anda matching grant of up to $20,000, this is a fully funded programme that takes you all the way from idea to investment.

Benefits:

• A hands-on journey for Nigerian founders
• Business Model & Al training,
• $15,000 pitch competition Price
• 6-month incubation, and Korea IR.
• Teams of 2-3, based in Abuja.

Applications open 30 July -12 August 2026

Applications close August 12th. 2026

How to apply:

Interested and qualified applicants should apply here https://www.acestartupacademy.com