ACE Nigeria · Startup Innovation Platform
Learn to build, fund, and launch your startup.
Free programs, tools and mentorship for student founders in Nigeria — from your first business model to your first investment.
Course catalog
Browse programs & courses
4 free offerings across four tracks. Apply to a live cohort or start a self-paced course today.
Business ModelingBM Cohort 4 — Foundation
Validate your problem, build a Lean Canvas, and run live customer experiments with hands-on mentor support.
Investor RelationsIR Cohort 2 — Advanced
For BM graduates: build investor-ready decks, model your financials, and pitch to angel networks.
Tools & TemplatesStartup Toolkit — Essential Templates
Download and adapt battle-tested templates for business models, financial projections, and pitch decks.
CompetitionsBM Challenge 2025
Compete with student founders across Nigeria. Present your Lean Canvas and win funding to launch your startup.
How the platform works
From application to launch — all in one place
ACE Nigeria is more than a course. It carries you through the full journey of building a venture, with every step tracked in your account.
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Apply & enroll
Submit your application for a BM or IR cohort. Selected founders are enrolled into a structured curriculum.
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Learn & build
Attend modules, track attendance and progress, and download templates from your course library.
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Compete & submit
Enter BM, IR and hackathon competitions. Upload business plans, MVPs and pitch decks for each round.
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Get mentored
Book one-on-one mentoring sessions, log feedback, and refine your venture with expert guidance.
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Certify & scale
Earn verified certificates and badges, then access incubation, PoC funding and follow-up support.
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Ready to build your venture?
Create an account to apply for a cohort, enter competitions, and track your progress. Selected founders join free of charge.