Nigerian startups focused on sustainability and innovation are invited to apply for the Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge.

The initiative offers NGN2 million (US$1,200) grants for cleantech and social enterprise ventures and a NGN20 million (US$12.2 million) facility for agriculture businesses.

Applications are open until October 20. Applicants must have operated for at least two years, offer locally developed solutions, and have a scale-up plan.