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DEJI ALLI YOUNG TALENT AWARD (DAAYTA) 2025

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 14 January, 2025

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award is an ARM initiative in partnership with TechnoVision’s TVC Labs that aims at providing young Nigerians with an opportunity to develop innovative start-up ventures that add sustainable economic value to Nigeria.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the award, the applicant must:

be a citizen of Nigeria

be between 18 and 35 years of age

submit their application which must be their original work

have an MVP (minimum viable product) i.e. you have customers

must be a limited liability company duly incorporated in Nigeria

must be operating the company on a full-time basis

must commit to be physically available to fully participate in the DAAYTA programs and activities – Entrepreneurial education programme at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria

must commit to be available (physically or virtually) to participate in the 5-month acceleration support for the development of their venture

be able to fund his/her/team’s travel expenses and other associated costs if required

be physically available (with co-founders/team where they exist) for the 2-day Pitch Workshop and Final Pitch Event scheduled for April 9 – 10, 2025

understand the business of ARM, what we stand for, and

be ready to represent ARM as an Ambassador

BENEFIT:

The winner of DAAYTA 2025 shall, subject to the Terms & Conditions, receive funding of ₦12,000,000 (twelve million naira) over one (1) year for the following purposes:

Contribution to working capital.

Participation in an entrepreneurial education program at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. (duration is 4 – 5 months)

5-month acceleration support services for the development of their venture by TVC Labs.

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HELLO TOMORROW GLOBAL CHALLENGE

Application Deadline: September 22, 2024

LOCATION: Finland

Do you have a deep tech startup or project that uses advanced technology to answer a societal, environmental, or industrial challenge?

Are you only starting your startup or raised up to a BA/pre-seed stage?

There is an additional and dedicated cross-track prize for Emerging Pioneers!

It’s never too early to apply!

Apply now

ELIGIBILITY:

They welcome startups that are:

In the early-stage of development or the beginning of their commercialization phase (up to series A)

Based on a new technology, a scientific discovery or a complex engineering process

Addressing an industrial, societal or environmental unmet need or creating a new market

Composed of a team of at least 2 people

Not a subsidiary or spin-off of an existing company

BENEFIT:

CONNECTIONS:

Winners get 1-to-1 coaching & personal introductions with potential investors, partners, and clients.

Connect with industry experts, investors, & fellow entrepreneurs at our Global Summit.

Join our Deep Tech Pioneers community for all-year access to a global network.

VISIBILITY:

Receive the Deep Tech Pioneer recognition & get a chance to be featured in our reports and invited to speak at future events.

Pitch or showcase opportunities in front of renowned industry leaders & investors.

Get spotted by international media, with interview opportunities.

FUNDING:

€100K Grand Prize, €25K 2nd Prize, and €25K pre-VC stage prize—all equity-free, no strings attached.

Advertise your open fundraising to our active international investor network.

Join our Investor Day for 1-on-1 meetings with 300+ renowned VCs and CVCs.

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