NIMASA Launches Blue Economy Accelerator for Youth Innovators
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is launching the Blue Economy Accelerator Programme to encourage young Nigerians to create businesses addressing challenges in the maritime sector. Applications for the programme opened on October 5, 2026, targeting individuals aged 18 to 28, with a deadline set for November 13, 2026.
The initiative includes a national innovation hackathon scheduled for December 8-10, 2026, followed by a 12-week accelerator program in the first quarter of 2027. The evaluation of applications will occur between November 16 and December 2, 2026.
A National Demo Day is planned for the second quarter of 2027, where selected ventures will present their business ideas to potential investors and industry partners. NIMASA emphasizes that proposals should clearly outline the problem, identify affected stakeholders, and demonstrate practical solutions, supported by evidence from potential users.
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