SMEDAN to support 100 new millionaires at 2026 GROW Nigerian Conference

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced an initiative to create 100 millionaire entrepreneurs through the GROW Nigerian Conference 2026. Scheduled for November 8 to 10 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos, the event aims to provide small businesses with capacity building, market access, and financial support.

The program will combine intensive masterclasses with financial grants. Additionally, the Zero to 100 Pitch Competition will offer a N100 million prize pool, with disbursements planned for the Lagos conference and a subsequent event in northern Nigeria.

SMEDAN Director-General Charles Odii stated that the conference is designed to address practical challenges, such as lack of tools and capital, that prevent entrepreneurial talent from becoming viable businesses. The initiative seeks to equip participants with the skills to price products, attract customers, and manage finances effectively.