DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program 2026 for MSMEs (₦8.5 Million Grants Available) - NAIJA STICK

DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program 2026 for MSMEs (₦8.5 Million Grants Available)

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has opened applications for the 2026 DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program (DBN-ETP), inviting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Anambra State to apply for free business training and grant funding worth ₦8.5 million.

• The programme is being implemented in partnership with the Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA) as DBN’s official state partner for the 2026 rollout.

About the DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program

The DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme is DBN’s flagship capacity-building initiative designed to strengthen the sustainability, bankability, and growth potential of MSMEs across Nigeria.

• For the 2026 edition, DBN aims to train over 100,000 MSMEs nationwide, with 3,000 entrepreneurs targeted in Anambra State.

Program Structure

The training will be delivered through the BizAid Learning Management System (LMS) and includes:

• Free, self-paced online business training
• Modules on business management, financial literacy, and sustainability
• In-person business development workshop for top performers
• Only participants who complete four mandatory modules and score at least 80% will qualify for the next stage.

Grant Opportunities

Participants stand a chance to win grants through a competitive selection process:

50 top-performing participants will be invited to an in-person workshop in Anambra State (June 2026)

• 15 entrepreneurs will be selected as final grant winners
• ₦8.5 million in grants will be shared among the 15 winners
• All participants on the learning platform can also compete for a ₦50 million national cash prize pool

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be owners of micro, small or medium enterprises
• Operate a business in Anambra State
• Complete all required online modules
• Provide CAC registration or proof of business name registration before grant disbursement

Benefits of Participating

• Free, high-quality entrepreneurship training
• Improved business and financial management skills
• Access to grants and national cash prizes
• Mentorship and business plan refinement
• Increased visibility and bankability for MSMEs

How to Apply

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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