My position is that 25% of the Nigerian military non-personnel budget should be spent on Nigerian companies and startups, on systems development, and production. If we implemented that policy when I pushed it in 2017, Nigeria today would be a net exporter of military-grade gadgets because many defense-related startups would have mushroomed. Sure, defence gadgets, not offence.
So, reading that a Nigerian agency is examining a construct where those with ideas could be supported, I want to share in case there are young people with great ideas. NigComSat, the government satellite agency, is looking for entrepreneurs and startups in the broad domain of satellite and digital communication.
The NIGCOMSAT Accelerator Programme 2025 is now open for applications! Gain access to mentorship, funding opportunities and cutting-edge satellite technology to scale your innovation.
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Application Deadline: April 11, 2025
Who Can Apply? Nigerian startups in tech, space, and digital solutions
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After you have gone through the NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE LIMITED (NIGCOMSAT) program, and you are able to demonstrate a possibility to use infra-red or related tech to track movements of people in the bush in near real time, Tekedia Capital will like to explore investment in your company. And through FASMICRO partnership with Intel Corp (the only in Africa), my electronics business will provide you with cutting edge programmable processors to scale (see on Intel website ). Together, we can secure cities and build a security fortress across Nigerian communities.
Jane Egerton-Idehen, CEO of NigComSat, I hope you discover great startups, and if you do, we will provide support.
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