The SWIT Accelerator for Research-Driven Innovators is a seven-month program designed to bridge the gap between academic research and market readiness. The initiative focuses on supporting Nigerian startups working on deep-tech solutions by guiding them from the research stage toward commercialization.
Program Overview
- Program Name: SWIT Accelerator For Research-Driven Innovators
- Subtitle: 7-month commercialization path helping deep-tech ventures secure pilots, $50k equity and traction
- Program URL: accelerator.swit.africa
Organizer Information
- Organizer Name: SWIT (Southwest Innovation & Technology Co. Ltd.)
- Organizer Website: swit.africa
Key Features
- Duration: 7 months of structured support
- Focus: Transitioning research-driven ventures into market-ready solutions
- Support: Guidance in validating pilots, securing early customers, and attracting investor interest
- Funding: Opportunity to compete for up to $50,000 equity investment through the Odu’a Investment Company
Target Audience
- Regions: Nigeria
- Sectors: Deep Tech, HealthTech, AgriTech, Energy, ClimateTech, Materials, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Manufacturing
- Stage: Proof of Concept/Prototype, Pre-seed, Seed
Program Category
- Accelerator
- Pre-accelerator
- Funding Opportunity
Application Deadline
- 25 October 2025
The SWIT Accelerator for Research-Driven Innovators offers a unique platform for Nigerian deep-tech ventures to transform academic research into scalable business opportunities. By combining structured commercialization pathways with potential access to equity funding, the program serves as a bridge between innovation and industry readiness.