Apply to The 2026 DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme (ETP)
The 2026 DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme (ETP) is now live, and applications are officially open to interested participants across Nigeria. This flagship programme of the Development Bank of Nigeria is currently in its 8th edition and continues to support entrepreneurs with skills, funding opportunities, and access to a strong business network.
Participants in the programme will have the opportunity to upskill themselves through carefully designed, self-paced online courses tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs. A total of 100 million naira in grants is available to outstanding participants, alongside 50 million naira in cash prizes and data incentives that can be won during the learning process. Successful participants will also gain access to the DBN Academy Community, a growing network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and business experts.
To participate, interested applicants are required to sign up on the DBN learning platform at learning.devbankng.com. After registration, participants must enroll in and complete at least four mandatory courses. An average score of 80 percent across all quizzes is required to qualify for the in-person workshops scheduled for June for the first cohort and November for the second cohort.
Participants who meet the requirements will then prepare their business plans and submit them to their assigned consultants for review. Attendance at the in-person workshops is mandatory, as this will provide an opportunity to pitch business ideas and compete for grant funding.
Mandatory Courses:
– Accounting and Bookkeeping
– Credit Management and Access to Finance
– Marketing and Sales Techniques
– Sustainability for Small Businesses
Cohort 1 (June) In-person Workshop Locations:
– Anambra
– Edo
– Ondo
– Kaduna
– Adamawa
– Kwara
Cohort 2 (November) In-person Workshop Locations:
– Akwa Ibom
– Imo
– Lagos
– Gombe
– FCT
– Kebbi
For more information about the programme and additional details, please visit bizaid.devbankng.com. Best of luck to all applicants as you take this important step toward growing your business.
Steps:
1. Sign up using https://learning.devbankng.com/
2. Enroll and complete at least the four mandatory courses with an average score of 80% from all quizzes to be eligible to attend the in-person workshops in June (cohort 1) and November (cohort 2), respectively.
3. Prepare your business plans, submit to your assigned consultants and attend the in-person workshops for an opportunity to pitch your business and win grants.
To learn more about the programme, visit https://bizaid.devbankng.com
