An initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria

Graduating founders,
not just job seekers.

EIBIC embeds entrepreneurship, innovation and business incubation directly into university education — so students leave with a degree and a venture.

Find your university How the programme works
In collaboration with
TETFund logoTETFund National Universities Commission logoNUC National Board for Technical Education logoNBTE National Commission for Colleges of Education logoNCCE
Live in 14 federal universities
Dual credentialDegree + EIBIC certificate
Officials unveil the EIBIC programme on stage at the national launch Young Nigerians with the Honourable Minister at an EIBIC engagement Officials touring a university incubation and manufacturing lab
National launch of EIBIC — TETFund Auditorium, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
Transforming Nigeria’s Education System Under the Renewed Hope Agenda since May 29th, 2023 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR Federal Republic of Nigeria
14Universities in the first cohort
6Geopolitical zones covered
100LStarts from the first year
DualDegree + entrepreneurship certificate
Five thematic pillars

Everything a student founder needs to build

EIBIC is a mandatory entrepreneurship development programme for fresh students, running concurrently with their degree across all faculties — structured around five pillars.

PILLAR 01

Leadership for Enterprise Development

Building the mindset and leadership to drive an enterprise forward.

PILLAR 02

Business Strategy & Growth

Planning, models and strategy that turn an idea into a growing business.

PILLAR 03

Startup & Business Incubation

Incubators, accelerators, mentorship and funding pathways for ventures.

PILLAR 04

Innovation & Creative Thinking

Transforming talents, hobbies and knowledge into original solutions.

PILLAR 05

Entrepreneurship Development

Practical, real-world enterprise skills from the very first year.

From idea to enterprise

The EIBIC pathway

A structured journey that turns hobbies, interests, talents and academic knowledge into viable enterprises — before graduation.

1

Ideate

Orientation and structured sessions help 100-level students discover and shape entrepreneurial ideas.

2

Learn

Practical training in business planning, innovation strategy and enterprise management.

3

Incubate

Mentors, incubators and accelerators refine promising ventures and prepare them for market.

4

Launch & certify

Access funding pathways, launch the venture, and graduate with a dual credential.

Why it matters

From job-seeker to job-creator

By integrating entrepreneurship into university learning, EIBIC prepares students to launch ventures and generate employment — even before they graduate.

  • Develop entrepreneurial mindsets — creativity and business thinking from the earliest stages.
  • Bridge education and industry — skills aligned with real economic needs.
  • Support startup creation — incubation, mentorship and funding to launch businesses.
  • Prepare future employers of labour — graduates who create jobs, not only seek them.

Explore the benefits

Young Nigerians in hard hats presenting solar panel installations
One hub, every campus

14 universities. 6 zones. One national network.

The first cohort spans all six geopolitical zones. Each participating university runs EIBIC through its own student portal — this federal hub links them all in one place.

The Honourable Minister presenting the 14 participating universities across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones
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Is your institution ready to join EIBIC?

Universities across Nigeria are onboarding to the programme. Bring dual-credential entrepreneurship education to your students.

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