Catalytic Fund

Register Your Interest

The Catalytic Fund for Emerging Innovators provides pre-seed capital, in-kind support, and access to the full DIH ecosystem. Register your interest and we will be in touch as the fund opens.

Register Your Interest

This form registers your interest in the Catalytic Fund. We'll use this information to match you to the right funding stream and reach out when the fund opens.

Thank You!

We've received your interest registration. We'll be in touch within 2 weeks with information about the Catalytic Fund and how your initiative might be a fit.

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About the Fund

The Catalytic Fund for Emerging Innovators

A dedicated financing instrument for young and emerging innovators — built to de-risk early-stage ventures and create conditions for sustainable, market-based solutions.

What It Is

The Catalytic Fund provides a combination of pre-seed capital, in-kind infrastructure support, mentorship access, and connections to co-investors and development partners.

What We Deploy

Both grants and equity investments are deployed, depending on the stage and nature of the initiative. There is no single instrument — we match the capital type to the context.

Who Qualifies

Nigerian and African innovators working on the DIH's six priority sectors. Early-stage through to scaling-stage ventures. Teams and solo founders. First-timers and experienced operators.

Funding Priorities

Women-led ventures and initiatives serving women
Founders from underrepresented communities
Solutions with direct, measurable community impact
Initiatives outside Lagos and Abuja
Technology that works in low-bandwidth, low-literacy contexts

Questions about the fund?

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