Antler's Nigerian venture-building residency, matching co-founders and investing in early-stage teams.
- The offer:
- $100k per company
- Location:
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Duration:
- 8 weeks
What you need to qualify
- Open to individuals and to teams of two or more.
- Idea-stage, MVP-stage and early-stage ventures are all eligible.
- You must be willing to relocate to Lagos for the in-person programme.
- Sector agnostic, with a focus on scalable tech and tech-light innovation for Africa.
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Submit the application
Apply at antler.co/apply with your LinkedIn URL or CV, selecting Middle East & Africa and then Lagos.
- 2
Screening interview
A 30-minute conversation with an associate.
- 3
Partner interview
An interview with a partner, held in person in Lagos, or virtually if you are applying from outside the country.
- 4
Join the eight-week programme in Lagos
Eight weeks of building in person in Lagos, with free office space and access to the global mentor network.
Frequently asked
Up to $250,000: $100,000 as a direct investment for 10% of the company, plus up to $150,000 in follow-on capital.
Eight weeks, in person in Lagos. Founders must be willing to relocate for the duration.
The Antler Nigeria residency page lists a start date of September 14, 2026. Antler states that its published dates are start dates rather than application deadlines, and encourages founders to apply early.
Individuals with a startup idea ready to build, and teams of two or more. Idea-stage, MVP-stage and early-stage ventures are all eligible, across sectors.
More than $850k in tech credits, free office space, and access to Antler’s global mentor network.
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