By Busola Bamidele
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says the iHatch Cohort 4 National Demo Day is two days away, with early-stage founders set to pitch solutions that could support small businesses and strengthen Nigeria’s startup ecosystem.
In a post on its official X handle, the agency described the event as a major opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with investors, industry experts and potential partners who are looking for innovative ideas with market potential.
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NITDA noted that the demo day provides startups with visibility, mentorship access and possible investment—opportunities that can help small businesses scale, improve operations and expand into new markets.
The iHatch programme focuses on helping founders refine their products, gain business development support and build ventures that contribute to the country’s growing SME and innovation landscape.


