From Prototype to Market
We built Xceler8 to help Nigeria's best science and engineering innovators bring their solutions to market. We give you the business skills, resources, and mentorship to turn your working product into a growing venture.
Every session runs online, so you can learn, build, and pitch from anywhere in Nigeria.
Six Pillars of Support
Capacity-Building Workshops
We train you in the Business Model Canvas, Lean Startup, financial modelling, market validation, scaling, leadership, and pitching.
Hands-On Development Support
We work with you to refine your product and hit your milestones.
Mentorship & Technical Support
Our expert mentors set milestones with you and review your progress every week.
Networking & Industry Collaboration
We connect you with industry partners and fellow innovators.
Funding & Investment Support
We give you $25k in program support and get you ready to raise more.
Post-Program Support
We stay with you after the program ends.
Your 3-Month Journey
Learn
We onboard you and run workshops on business models, finance, market validation, and pitching.
Build
You refine your product against milestones you set with your mentor. Weekly scrums and assignments keep you on track.
Pitch
You pitch your venture to investors and partners on Demo Day.
Post-MVP Innovators Ready to Scale
We're looking for post-MVP innovators who are ready to scale.
Check That You Qualify
- You are a Nigerian citizen, aged 15 to 40, and you currently reside in Nigeria. Students and temporary visitors abroad are not eligible.
- You operate a registered Nigerian entity with evidence of at least five completed paid transactions.
- You have a fully functional prototype or a live commercial product. Idea-stage products are not eligible.
- Your solution solves a problem in science, engineering, and innovation.
- Your solution uses technology.
- Your innovation is original, and you created it.
- Your innovation solves a local problem or improves community life, and it fits the Nigerian context.
- You have a dedicated, well-rounded team, for example a Founder, CTO, CFO, and CMO.
- You can state one specific, measurable milestone to achieve during the program.
- You submit only one innovation, and you have an active Instagram account.
Prepare Your Application
Review these two resources before you complete the Foundation Course section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Your Application
Fill out the three sections below. Answer honestly and in full.