{"id":317781,"date":"2026-02-03T09:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/317781\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:11:09","slug":"call-for-applications-dbn-entrepreneurship-training-program-2026-for-msmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/317781\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program 2026 for MSMEs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN)<\/strong> has opened applications for the <strong>2026 DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program (DBN-ETP)<\/strong>, inviting <strong>micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Anambra State<\/strong> to apply for <strong>free business training and grant funding worth \u20a68.5 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The programme is being implemented in partnership with the <strong>Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA)<\/strong> as DBN\u2019s official state partner for the 2026 rollout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme is DBN\u2019s flagship capacity-building initiative designed to strengthen the <strong>sustainability, bankability, and growth potential of MSMEs across Nigeria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For the 2026 edition, DBN aims to train <strong>over 100,000 MSMEs nationwide<\/strong>, with <strong>3,000 entrepreneurs targeted in Anambra State<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The training will be delivered through the <strong>BizAid Learning Management System (LMS)<\/strong> and includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free, self-paced online business training<\/li>\n<li>Modules on business management, financial literacy, and sustainability<\/li>\n<li>In-person business development workshop for top performers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only participants who <strong>complete four mandatory modules<\/strong> and score <strong>at least 80%<\/strong> will qualify for the next stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participants stand a chance to win grants through a competitive selection process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>50 top-performing participants<\/strong> will be invited to an in-person workshop in Anambra State (June 2026)<\/li>\n<li><strong>15 entrepreneurs<\/strong> will be selected as final grant winners<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u20a68.5 million in grants<\/strong> will be shared among the 15 winners<\/li>\n<li>All participants on the learning platform can also compete for a <strong>\u20a650 million national cash prize pool<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be owners of micro, small or medium enterprises<\/li>\n<li>Operate a business in <strong>Anambra State<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Complete all required online modules<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>CAC registration or proof of business name registration<\/strong> before grant disbursement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Participating<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free, high-quality entrepreneurship training<\/li>\n<li>Improved business and financial management skills<\/li>\n<li>Access to grants and national cash prizes<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship and business plan refinement<\/li>\n<li>Increased visibility and bankability for MSMEs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested entrepreneurs should apply via the official DBN portal:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Apply here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.devbankng.com\/asba\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/learning.devbankng.com\/asba<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t Post Views: 2,766&#13;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has opened applications for the 2026 DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program (DBN-ETP), 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