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Federal Government Launches ICSS Grow Fund to Support Youth‑Led MSMEs

  The  Federal Government of Nigeria  has officially opened the  ICSS Grow Fund  application portal, offering a new financing scheme for youth entrepreneurs nationwide. This initiative was launched in collaboration with the  Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)  and is available across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The  Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) Grow Fund  is designed to tackle the persistent challenge of limited funding faced by young business owners, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). By merging business training with access to structured financial support, the program aims to help youth turn innovative ideas into sustainable ventures. What the ICSS Grow Fund Offers The ICSS Grow Fund goes beyond traditional loans by providing: A  step‑by‑step entrepreneurial roadmap , from idea generation through business scaling. A blend of  digital and in‑perso...