Everything You Need to Know About the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Studentsdash Guide

Everything You Need to Know About the Student Venture Capital

Big news for student founders: the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) is a chance for Nigerian students to get milestone-based funding for real, working projects. Below is a clear, simple guide on what S-VCG is, who can apply, what you must submit, and how Studentsdash can help you every step of the way.

What S-VCG gives you

• Milestone funding: If your project is approved, funding is released in tranches when you hit agreed milestones.
• Structured support: Applications get reviewed through multiple rounds. Even if you’re not selected, you get useful feedback.
• Validation & incubation: Shortlisted teams go through validation steps to refine the idea and prepare for growth.
• Visibility: Approved and well-reviewed projects stay visible in the Innovation Repository for possible future support.

How to apply (easy steps)

1. Submit Your Business
   Upload your business details, pitch video, and the amount of funding you want through the S-VCG portal. Make sure your pitch shows what problem you solve and how your product works.
2. Get Reviewed & Receive Feedback
   Applications pass through several review rounds. If you’re not selected, you’ll still get structured feedback to improve.
3. Validate & Refine Your Solution
   Shortlisted teams follow a guided validation process to tighten the business model and prepare milestones.
4. Receive Milestone-Based Funding
   Once approved, funding is released in stages when you meet the milestones tracked on the S-VCG system.

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Who can apply? (short & simple)

• You must be a student currently enrolled in a Nigerian tertiary institution (university, polytechnic, or college of education).
• Level: You must be at least 300 level (or equivalent). Students in lower levels can join a team, but the team leader must be 300 level or above.
• Public or private? Both public and private school students can apply.
• Registered company? You don’t need a fully registered company, but your project should have a business name and follow CAC rules if required.
• Individual or team? Either is fine — just meet the rules above.
• Idea stage? Your project must be beyond proof of concept. This is not for raw ideas — you need a working prototype or an early product with real potential.
• Eligible sectors: Projects must fall under STEMMS — Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences.
• Business plan: Yes — you need a clear plan showing expenditure milestones and KPIs.

Common questions (quick answers)

• Can lower-level students apply alone? No – team up with someone in 300 level or above.
• Can I submit just an idea? No – the program wants projects that can show real progress, not just a paper idea.
• Do I need a full company registration? Not always, but your submission should look like a real business with a name and clear structure.
• What type of projects get attention? Projects that solve real problems, show traction (users/customers), and have clear milestones do better.

Tips to make your application strong (simple & practical)

• Keep your pitch video short (2–4 minutes). Show problem → solution → demo → team.
• Write a clear business plan with simple milestones and numbers. Don’t make it long — make it clear.
• Show evidence: early users, prototype screenshots, or a short demo link.
• Use Studentsdash to review your pitch and plan before you submit a second pair of eyes helps.

Why Studentsdash helps you win (quiet confidence)

Studentsdash knows students what works and what doesn’t. We help you:

• polish your pitch video and business plan,
• format milestones so S-VCG reviewers can easily approve them, and
• prepare for the validation stage so you unlock funding fast.

If you want a stronger application, quick feedback, or someone to check your milestones before you submit, chat us up that little help can change the outcome.

Need help? Chat with Studentsdash

If you want hands-on help or a quick review of your S-VCG application, reach out:

• Phone/WhatsApp: 07075012541
• Telegram: t.me/studentsdash
• WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaog51mHbFVF2i4IJX3S

Join the channel or message us directly we’ll walk you through the submission, check your pitch, and help shape your milestones so your application looks strong.

Final words

S-VCG is a real chance for student innovators who already have something working. Don’t waste it on a half-baked idea. Get your pitch ready, set clear milestones, and let Studentsdash help you present your project the right way. Want us to check your application now? Chat us on WhatsApp or join our channel we’re here to help.

Good luck build smart, pitch clear, and let Studentsdash guide you.