Talstack has partnered with the iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab to serve as its learning platform partner, providing infrastructure and curriculum expertise for a 12-week structured entrepreneurship programme. The initiative aims to support 185 early-stage Nigerian founders in building and scaling their startups. The first cohort began in May 2026.
Programme Details
The Founders Lab is designed for founders at the idea, prototype, or early-MVP stage who are building digital or technology-enabled businesses. It is open to participants across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. Talstack's in-house course development expertise contributed to designing the programme coursework, while its learning platform will facilitate structured delivery.
Grant Funding Opportunity
Participants who meet defined milestones and demonstrate strong progress during the programme will unlock grant funding of up to N10 million. This financial support is intended to help founders accelerate their business growth.
Leadership Perspective
Seni Sulyman, Founder and CEO of Talstack, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. He stated, "One of Talstack's focus areas is helping talented people access the learning, skills, and feedback they need to create extraordinary value. What makes this programme exciting is experienced operators and entrepreneurs teaching cohorts of founders from across Nigeria. This kind of entrepreneurship knowledge transfer is rare, and we're glad to be part of making it available."
About the Initiative
The iDICE Startup Bridge operates under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Initiative, implemented by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Bank of Industry. It is financed by the African Development Bank, Agence Française de Développement, and the Islamic Development Bank. The programme aims to take Nigerian founders from early-stage ideas to scalable businesses through training, mentorship, and access to capital.
About Talstack
Talstack is a people management platform built for HR and People teams to develop employee skills, manage performance, and improve business outcomes. Its performance management solution enables companies to improve employee execution, while its learning management solution allows organizations to create, organize, and manage training programmes at any scale.
About iDICE Startup Bridge
iDICE Startup Bridge is a structured entrepreneurship and growth programme designed to support Nigerian founders at various stages. It provides training, mentorship, and access to capital that unlocks as founders hit their milestones. The programme is implemented by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Bank of Industry and financed by the AfDB, AFD, and IsDB.
