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The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has announced plans to launch the second phase of its Accelerator Programme, aimed at advancing space-tech innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
The new phase is scheduled to commence on July 18, 2025, in Abuja.
This flagship initiative is designed to support startups harnessing satellite and space-related technologies to tackle local and global challenges in critical sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, climate resilience, education, robotics, logistics and digital infrastructure.
With the theme, “Innovation in Orbit: Empowering the Next Generation of Space-Tech Entrepreneurs,” the 2025 cohort aims to foster collaboration among innovators, industry experts, and policymakers while driving Nigeria’s digital economy towards a more competitive global standing.
Programme coordinator, Maureen Nzekwe disclosed that the inaugural phase attracted 281 applications, with 35 promising startups advancing to the final stage set for October 2025. She highlighted a notable rise in the participation of female-led startups, underscoring NIGCOMSAT’s commitment to promoting gender inclusion and supporting women’s leadership in science, technology and innovation.
Commenting on the strategic impact of the programme, managing director/CEO of NIGCOMSAT Ltd, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen described the initiative as a bold step towards sustainable development and national self-reliance in advanced technologies. “Putting space technology into the hands of Nigeria’s brightest innovators will redefine our place in the global space economy while creating homegrown solutions for societal challenges,” she said.
According to a statement signed by the head of NIGCOMSAT’s corporate affairs department, Aisha Bantam, the programme kicks off with an onboarding session on June 20, 2025. Participants will undergo intensive capacity-building workshops, tailored mentorship, product refinement and business development activities, all designed to prepare them for market success and investment opportunities.
A key feature of the programme will be the Demo Day in October, where selected startups will pitch their solutions to investors, policymakers, and international stakeholders, offering a platform for funding, partnerships and global exposure.
The NIGCOMSAT Accelerator Programme is implemented in collaboration with strategic partners, including the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), private sector experts, investors, and innovation ecosystem builders, collectively positioning it as a national hub for space-tech entrepreneurship and innovation.
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