# Japan International Cooperation Agency

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q2**: Operationalization — Anticipated period for the fund to begin building its pipeline and selecting startups.
- **2026-02-22**: Agreement Signed — NSIA and JICA formalize the $50M Impact Innovation Fund in Abuja.
- **2025-04-01**: Initial Discussions — Bilateral talks begin between Nigeria and Japan regarding startup ecosystem support.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Nigeria and Japan Launch $50M Impact Innovation Fund for Startups
2026-02-23 13:01:20 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have established a $50 million fund to support early-stage Nigerian startups. This partnership marks a novel approach for Japan, blending Official Development Assistance with private capital to drive social impact and entrepreneurship in Africa's largest economy.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nigeria-japan-50m-impact-innovation-fund-startups

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