A new partnership is set to reshape how early-stage Nigerian founders learn and grow. Talstack, a people management platform built for HR and People teams, has been named the learning platform partner for the iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab. This 12-week structured entrepreneurship programme is backing 185 early-stage Nigerian founders, with the first cohort kicking off in May 2026.
The programme is designed for founders at the idea, prototype, or early-MVP stage, building digital or technology-enabled businesses across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Talstack’s in-house course development expertise helped design the coursework, while its learning platform will support structured delivery. Participants who hit key milestones can unlock grant funding of up to ₦10 million.
“One of Talstack’s focus areas is helping talented people access the learning, skills and feedback they need to create extraordinary value,” said Talstack Founder and CEO, Seni Sulyman. “What makes this programme exciting is experienced operators and entrepreneurs teaching cohorts of founders from across Nigeria. This kind of entrepreneurship knowledge transfer is rare, and we’re glad to be part of making it available.”
The iDICE Startup Bridge is a structured entrepreneurship and growth programme designed to take Nigerian founders from where they are to where they’re capable of going. It operates under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Initiative, implemented by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Bank of Industry and financed by the African Development Bank, Agence Française de Développement, and the Islamic Development Bank.
