SIA Foundation

A new month.
A fresh page.
Another opportunity to create impact that lasts.

May this month be filled with growth, open doors, and bold steps toward meaningful change.

Here’s to June with purpose. 🌿

CommunityImpact

Today, we celebrate the small feet that will one day take the giant strides. We’re building the world they will inherit.

Happy Children’s Day from the SIA Foundation.

As we celebrate this special season, we extend our heartfelt wishes to our Muslim community in Nigeria and around the world.

May Eid al-Adha bring peace to your hearts, joy to your homes, and abundant blessings to your families. May this season of faith, sacrifice, and generosity renew hope, strengthen community, and inspire compassion toward one another.

Wishing you a beautiful celebration filled with love, laughter, and countless blessings.

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For these 6 Founders, winning the prize was just the start.
Demo Day was the proof of concept; next is the ex*****on. We’re moving straight into the technical and strategic support they need to grow. It was a great week, but the most important work is just starting.

The real work of scaling these businesses begins. We’re proud to back these founders.

The spotlight has a way of showing who’s really done the work. Every pitch we saw at the Foundry Demo Day was backed by grit and real-world strategy. It’s one thing to have a great idea in private, but it’s another to stand up and prove its value to a room full of experts.

From tech support to mentorship and capital, we’re looking at every angle.

These shots captured the moments of real strategy, no scripts, just honest feedback and big plans for the future.

Beyond the final presentations was a rigorous process of refining, testing, and rebuilding. Seeing our founders defend their business models before the board was a clear indicator of their growth. This is the result of true preparation meeting a strategic opportunity.

The event was about more than just the pitches; it was about the ecosystem we are building to sustain these businesses. It was encouraging to see the board and the cohort dive into the operational details required to scale effectively in today’s market.

What a remarkable moment at the SIA Startup Foundry 2026 Demo Day on May 16.

Congratulations to Torien Farm , the overall winner of this year’s Demo Day, awarded $3,000 in recognition of impact potential, and an outstanding pitch performance

From weeks of training, collaboration and simulations to the final stage, this victory represents the power of bold ideas and determined founders shaping Africa’s future.

We celebrate your journey and look forward to the impact ahead.

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The energy, innovation, and determination on display at the SIA Startup Foundry 2026 Demo Day reminded us why the future of Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is filled with promise.

Congratulations to our 1st Runner-Up winners ; Stix and Codes, and Garko Rice & Cattle Farms — each awarded $2,000 in recognition of their exceptional pitches, growth potential, and commitment to solving real problems.

Your journey is inspiring, and this milestone is only the beginning.

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From bold ideas to remarkable pitches, the SIA Startup Foundry 2026 Demo Day on May 16 showcased the brilliance, resilience, and innovation of African founders.

Congratulations to our 2nd Runner-Up winners ; Legendville, Nuyae Concepts, and Solayo Africa — each receiving a $1,000 prize for their outstanding performance and promising ventures.

This is only the beginning. The future of African innovation is bright. 🚀✨

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