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## Empowering Nigeria's Digital and Creative Economy Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) is a flagship initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria designed to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria's fast-growing technology and creative sectors.
Through targeted programmes, ecosystem development, skills training, and access to investment capital, iDICE is enabling Nigerian entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators to build globally competitive businesses and create sustainable jobs. Nigeria's digital and creative industries represent one of the country's greatest opportunities for economic transformation.
iDICE is designed to harness this potential and position Nigeria as a leading hub for innovation, technology, and creative enterprise in Africa. Explore opportunities. Build innovative businesses.
Shape Nigeria's future. iDICE is the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme. It represents one of the most ambitious investments ever made in Nigeria's digital and creative sectors.
With a total programme value of approximately **$618 million**, iDICE is mobilizing significant resources to unlock the potential of Nigerian entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, and startups. The programme is designed to address one of the biggest challenges facing high-growth enterprises—access to the capital, skills, infrastructure, and ecosystem support needed to scale.
At its core, iDICE is a strategic partnership between the **Federal Government of Nigeria** and leading international development finance institutions committed to fostering innovation, enterprise development, and job creation. **Catalysing Greater Investment** Beyond direct programme funding, iDICE is designed to crowd in additional private-sector investment into Nigeria's innovation ecosystem.
By strengthening the pipeline of investible businesses and supporting the development of financing mechanisms for startups and creative enterprises, the programme aims to unlock significantly greater capital flows into high-potential sectors of the economy.
**Building a Stronger Future** Through targeted investments in people, enterprises, and institutions, iDICE is laying the foundation for a more innovative, competitive, and inclusive economy; one where Nigerian digital entrepreneurs and creators can build globally relevant businesses, create jobs, and drive sustainable economic growth.
#### **Programme Partners** The programme is supported by: Together, these institutions are providing the financial resources, technical expertise, and implementation support required to strengthen Nigeria's digital and creative economy.
#### **Financing the Future** The programme's funding structure includes: • Approximately $170 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB) • Approximately €100 million from Agence Française de Développement (AFD) • Approximately $70 million from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) • Counterpart financing of about $45 million and programme implementation support from the Bank of Industry (BOI) These resources are being deployed across a range of interventions, including enterprise development, startup financing, skills and capacity-building programmes, innovation infrastructure, and ecosystem strengthening initiatives.
The iDICE programme aims to drive transformative economic outcomes by strengthening Nigeria’s startup and innovation ecosystem nationwide. Young Nigerians trained in digital and creative skills Startups and creative enterprises supported Jobs created, both directly and indirectly Economic value unlocked (USD) These outcomes position iDICE as a major catalyst for Nigeria's digital economy.
African Development Bank ###### Who iDICE Supports iDICE is designed to support a broad ecosystem of innovators and entrepreneurs, including: ##### Technology Startups Technology startups and digital businesses. ##### Creative Sector Enterprises Film, music, animation, gaming, fashion, design, and digital media. Innovation hubs and accelerators.
##### Enterprise Support Organisations Enterprise Support Organisations (ESOs). ##### Venture Builders & VCs Venture builders and venture capital firms. ##### Students & Young Entrepreneurs Students and young entrepreneurs.
##### Universities & Polytechnics Universities and polytechnics participating in innovation programmes. Through a series of programmes and initiatives, iDICE provides entrepreneurs and ecosystem actors with opportunities to build skills, grow businesses, and access funding. Explore current opportunities including: ##### Startup Capacity Building Programmes for early-stage entrepreneurs moving from idea stage to investment readiness.
##### Innovation Challenges Hackathons and innovation challenges to solve real-world problems. ##### Creative Industry Programmes Creathons and support for film, animation, music, gaming, and design. Business Process Outsourcing training for global freelancing opportunities.
Innovation centres in 33 universities and 33 polytechnics across Nigeria. Stay up to date with the latest developments, programme launches, and success stories from the iDICE ecosystem. ## Frequently Asked Questions iDICE (Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises) is a Federal Government initiative designed to support Nigeria's digital and creative sectors through skills development, ecosystem support, and access to financing.
Eligibility varies by programme but may include: • Startups • Creative enterprises • Innovation hubs • Students and young entrepreneurs • Enterprise support organisations The programme has a total funding envelope of approximately $618 million, mobilised through partnerships between the Federal Government of Nigeria and international development partners. No. Applying to iDICE initiatives is free.
Applications are evaluated through competitive selection processes based on programme-specific criteria.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations and initiatives involved in digital and creative enterprises in Africa, particularly those focusing on skills development, access to finance, and infrastructure. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $617.7 million program (mix of equity, quasi-equity, debt capital, and capacity-building grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises in Africa (i-DICE) program is funded by African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and Agence Française de Développement (AFD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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