LOCATION: Nigeria
The Federal Government has officially opened applications for NiYA StartUp Pitch 2.0. This initiative will identify and support 100 of Nigeria’s most promising technology startups, offering mentorship, funding opportunities, enterprise development assistance, and nationwide visibility. NiYA is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential skills, resources, and guidance required to scale their businesses successfully.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicant must be aged 18–35 years
Must currently live in Nigeria
Youth Founders only, with at least two co-founders (no solo entries)
A Completed NiYA Community Profile
A course Completion certificate from NiYA All submissions must be in English. This helps us ensure fairness and consistency during the review process
BENEFIT:
N100,000,000 funds for Nigerian Startup Entrepreneurs
Mentorship from experienced founders and industry experts
Enterprise development support to strengthen business structure
National visibility across media and government platforms
Opportunities to pitch before investors and partners
Access to the wider NiYA innovation and youth development community
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