Applications are now open for the Kestin Pondi Business Grant 2.0, an initiative aimed at supporting innovative and growth-oriented entrepreneurs across Nigeria through financial assistance for businesses with strong potential for impact and sustainability.
Applicants are required to complete the application form carefully and provide accurate, verifiable information. Supporting documents, including a business plan and business registration details (where applicable), must be uploaded as part of the application process.
About the Kestin Pondi Business Grant
The Kestin Pondi Business Grant is an annual empowerment initiative established to support hardworking and visionary entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
The grant is awarded every year on February 4th, in celebration of the founder’s birthday, as a way of giving back to society and promoting economic growth.
Following the successful launch of the first edition, where 40 beneficiaries received ₦5,000,000 each to expand their businesses, the initiative returns with an expanded second edition.
The 2nd Edition of the Kestin Pondi Business Grant will support 50 Nigerian entrepreneurs with funding to scale viable business ideas and existing enterprises.
Grant Overview
- Edition: Second Edition
- Number of Beneficiaries: 50 entrepreneurs
- Coverage: Nationwide (Nigeria)
- Target: Startups and growing businesses
- Application Mode: Fully online
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to entrepreneurs across Nigeria
- Applicants may be founders of startups or existing businesses
- Businesses must demonstrate viability, growth potential, and sustainability
Vision of the Initiative
The grant seeks to:
- Build sustainable businesses
- Create employment opportunities
- Transform communities across Nigeria
Application Deadline: 13 February 2026
Apply here