NIMASA Blue Economy Accelerator Programme (NIMASA-BEAP) 2026
- Country:
- Nigeria
- Amount:
- Amount not specified
- Deadline:
- 13 Nov 2026
Funder: NIMASA
In short
Nigerian innovators aged 18 to 28 with maritime or blue economy ideas can join a national hackathon and a 12-week accelerator.
About this opportunity
NIMASA has launched the Blue Economy Accelerator Programme (NIMASA-BEAP) to find and back young Nigerians building solutions for the country's maritime and blue economy. Applications opened on 5 October 2026 and close on 13 November 2026, followed by evaluation and due diligence from 16 November to 2 December. The National Innovation Hackathon takes place from 8 to 10 December 2026, and successful participants then join a 12-week accelerator in the first quarter of 2027, ending with a national demo day. Areas include marine waste management and the circular economy, among other blue economy themes. The first phase aims for at least 150 strong applications from Nigerian citizens, including those based abroad. Benefits include mentorship, help with business models and connections to investors.
Requirements
Idea or startup solution relevant to the maritime and blue economy
Nigerian citizen aged 18 to 28 (including those based abroad)
Also good to have
- Solution in areas such as marine waste management and the circular economy
Always confirm on the official page before applying.
How to apply
- 1
Find the NIMASA-BEAP portal
Use the NIMASA website to reach the application portal and read the eligibility rules.
Open step link - 2
Complete the online application
Describe your idea or startup and how it serves the blue economy.
- 3
Submit before 13 November 2026
Evaluation and due diligence run from 16 November to 2 December.
- 4
Prepare for the hackathon
The National Innovation Hackathon runs from 8 to 10 December 2026.
Documents you will need
- Other
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