NIGCOMSAT Accelerator Cohort 3 (2026) Opens for Innovative Startups in Space and Digital Technology

NIGCOMSAT Accelerator Cohort 3 (2026) Opens for Innovative Startups in Space and Digital Technology. Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) invites pioneering startups to soar to new heights through the NIGCOMSAT Accelerator Programme. This program is a launchpad to success in the dynamic realms of technology and satellite communications.

The NigComSat Accelerator Cohort 3 (2026) is a strategic innovation program designed to nurture and scale high-impact startups leveraging space technology, satellite communication, and digital infrastructure to solve real-world challenges in Nigeria and beyond. Through mentorship, funding support, and access to NigComSat’s technical ecosystem, selected startups will refine their products, strengthen their business models, and gain the capacity to deploy sustainable solutions across industries such as agriculture, security, health, education, and logistics.

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Benefits

Selected startups will gain access to:

• Expert mentorship from industry leaders in satellite technology, business development and innovation.
• Capacity-building workshops to product refinement support.
• Visibility and media exposure, with opportunities to pitch to investors, ecosystem players, and key stakeholders.
• Hackathon participation.
• Investment readiness training.
• Live pitch practice and Demo Day to showcase your progress and solutions.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a legally registered entity with the CAC.
• Have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or prototype.
• Demonstrate strong growth potential and scalability.
• Have a functional website or website presence.
• Show uniqueness of solution and innovation.
• Have a capable, committed and experienced team to execute.
• Submit a 1-minute video demonstrating the product you have developed.

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Sector of Interests

We encourage startups working in:

• Agriculture
• Health
• Telecommunications
• Mining/Mineral Resources
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Climate Change
• Finance
• Security
• Logistics
• Robotics
• Satellite & Space-related
• Any Emerging Sector

Application Requirements

• Full name and E-mail.
• Startup name, description of problem you are solving and solution overview.
• Stage of startups
• Company address.
• Website url.
• Team size.
• Sector or Industry.
• Startup founding year.

Terms and Conditions

• Participating startups must commit to the program schedules, including mentorship, workshops and pitch session.
• Startups will retain ownership of their intellectual property (IP).
• Startups are encouraged to share updates, milestones or learnings using the official program hashtag(s).
• NigComSat reserves the right to verify all submitted information and eligibility.

Application Deadline: Jan 01, 2026

For more information: Visit the wbesite for NIGCOMSAT Accelerator Programme 2026