Startbench Climate Portal Launches 12-Week Pre-Incubation Program to Scale Climate Innovation in Northwest Nigeria

KANO, NIGERIA — Climate change is reshaping economies, agriculture, energy systems, and livelihoods across Northwest Nigeria. The need for practical, scalable climate solutions has never been greater.

Startbench Innovation Hub is responding with a focused initiative designed to empower early-stage climate-tech founders across the region. The Climate Change Pre-Incubation Program is a structured 12-week accelerator built to help founders validate ideas, develop minimum viable products (MVPs), and prepare for investment readiness.

A Strategic Platform for Climate-Tech Growth

This program is tailored for founders based in or actively serving:

• Kano
• Kaduna
• Katsina
• Kebbi
• Jigawa
• Zamfara
• Sokoto

Whether you are building in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, waste management, water systems, or other green innovations, this program provides the framework to scale sustainably.

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The 12-Week Roadmap

The incubation journey is divided into three practical phases:

Weeks 1–4: Foundation Building

• Market Research and Validation
• Business Model Development
• Team Structuring and Role Clarity
• Founders will refine their ideas and ensure strong market alignment.

Weeks 5–8: Product Development

• MVP Creation
• Prototype Testing
• Technical Mentorship
• Participants receive hands-on guidance to transform concepts into functional solutions.

Weeks 9–12: Growth and Scale

• Fundraising Preparation
• Investor Pitch Training
• Demo Day and Graduation
• The final stage focuses on investor readiness and ecosystem integration.

Who Should Apply

• Early-stage founders with climate-focused ideas or early prototypes.
• Solo founders or small teams seeking structured support.
• Entrepreneurs ready to validate, build, and scale within Northwest Nigeria.

What the Program Offers

• One-on-one mentorship from industry experts.
• Access to collaborative workspace and technical resources.
• Business model validation support.
• Investor networking opportunities.
• Practical workshops and validation sprints.
• A free, hands-on pre-incubation experience.

Application Details

• Deadline: 27 February 2026
• Apply at: https://climate.startbench.com.ng

Founders will submit personal details, startup description, team information, and an optional pitch deck.

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Position Your Climate Solution for Scale

Startbench Hub is building a pipeline of climate innovators capable of driving sustainable growth across Northwest Nigeria. If you are developing a solution that addresses climate challenges and has the potential to scale, this program offers the structure, mentorship, and network to accelerate your progress.

Startbench Hub — Repositioning ideas to thrive.

Apply now and join a community shaping the future of climate innovation in Northwest Nigeria.