The Southwest Innovation and Technology Company Limited, SWIT, an innovation subsidiary of the Odu’a Investment Company, has announced the launch of its 2025 SWIT Accelerator Programme, a seven-month pathway designed to help research-driven startups in agriculture, energy, health, and climate technology move from laboratory proof-of-concept to real-world commercial impact.
The initiative aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem across Southwest Nigeria by equipping scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs with the tools, capital, and market access needed to build scalable ventures that address pressing regional and global challenges.
The accelerator is structured in two phases, a four-month pre-accelerator (November 2025 to February 2026) for 40 startups, and a three-month accelerator (March to May 2026) for the top 10 ventures.
Successful participants will receive up to $50,000 in equity investment, pilot opportunities with Odu’a subsidiaries, and follow-on funding from a network of strategic investors.
Eligible ventures must be research-based, science-driven, and pilot-ready, capable of testing their solutions with real customers within 6 to 12 months. Agritech startups tackling food security, sustainable farming, or climate-resilient production are particularly encouraged to apply.
Beyond funding, selected teams will gain access to industry mentors, sector specialists, legal and business development experts, as well as direct support from Odu’a’s corporate partners for pilot deployment.
SWIT’s Managing Director said the initiative reflects Odu’a’s vision to “catalyse socio-economic transformation in Southwest Nigeria through innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.”
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Applications are open to qualified ventures linked to the region either by origin or operational base. Interested startups can apply by contacting projects@s-wit.com or visiting SWIT’s office at the 15th Floor, Western House, Marina, Lagos.
Key Details:
Programme Duration: 7 months (Nov 2025 – May 2026)
Equity Funding: Up to $50,000
Focus Sectors: Agritech, Energy, Health, Climate, Materials, Frontier Tech
Eligibility: Research-driven, pilot-ready, and scalable ventures with regional ties