2026 Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony
Boundless
Grit, Growth & Global Impact
Twenty-five years of building entrepreneurs. One night to celebrate the founders, volunteers, partners and honourees who made it possible.
Attendance is free, but registration is compulsory.
About the FATE Annual Celebration & Award Ceremony
The FATE Foundation Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony is a yearly commemorative event designed to celebrate all the entrepreneurs, who have entrusted us with their entrepreneurial journey throughout the year, to appreciate our volunteers, partners and donors that have enabled our work throughout the year and lastly to give different categories of awards to notable individuals within and without our alumni community, who have contributed greatly to promoting entrepreneurial development in Nigeria.
Nominate someone building Nigeria forward
Three award categories celebrate excellence and outstanding achievement in entrepreneurship. Nominations close ahead of the ceremony.
2026 FATE Model Entrepreneurs (FME) Award
Honours a notable entrepreneur who has built a successful business with high integrity, and who consistently inspires and supports other entrepreneurs building theirs.
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FATE Model Entrepreneurship Advocate of the Year 2026
Celebrates a single, exceptional piece of work that has significantly illuminated a critical issue within Nigeria's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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FATE Alumni Model Entrepreneur Award (FAME) 2026
Honours an alumni member of FATE Foundation who has built a successful business with high integrity, and who consistently inspires and supports other entrepreneurs.
NominateAbout Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony
The FATE Foundation Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony is a yearly commemorative event designed to celebrate all the entrepreneurs, who have entrusted us with their entrepreneurial journey throughout the year, to appreciate our volunteers, partners and donors that have enabled our work throughout the year and lastly to give different categories of awards to notable individuals within and without our alumni community, who have contributed greatly to promoting entrepreneurial development in Nigeria.
Event Highlights
Fireside chat with Founder
Industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs
Graduation Ceremony
Recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs
Award Presentation
Recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs
Volunteers and Partners Appreciation
Celebrating our Volunteers and Partners
Networking
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and investors
Entertainment
Industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs
25 Years of Transformational Impact
A journey of empowerment, innovation, and entrepreneurial excellence
Founding Year
- Founding and Incorporation
- Open Office in Lagos
- Launch of the 1st Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme (AEP) Class
20 Years Impact
- Launched 20 year Impact Report
- Published 7 Books through the Nigerian Entrepreneur’s Handbook
- Set up the ~$1million FATE Philanthropy Coalition for COVID-19 Support Fund
- Launched Journey’s in Entrepreneurship Podcast & Video series
25 Years Impact
- Launched the Orange Corners Incubation Hub in Ogun State.
- Held the 10th Annual Policy Dialogue Series featuring dialogue on Women, Youth alongside the Annual Policy Dialogue Series.
- The first cohort of the Institute’s fellow graduated
- Launched WhatsApp Based Learning powered by Artificial Intelligence
Events Details
Join the Celebration
Register now to be part of this historic celebration
Awards & Recognition
Celebrating excellence and outstanding achievements in entrepreneurship