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NIYA STARTUP 2.0, ₦100,000,000 FOR NIGERIAN STARTUP & ENTREPRENEURS

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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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U.S MISSION TO NIGERIA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY VIEW GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR NGO’s

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Application Deadline: March 03, 2025

LOCATION: USA

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining their funding priorities, the strategic themes they focus on, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please carefully follow all instructions.

ELIGIBILITY:

Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility: The following registered U.S. and Nigerian organizations and individuals are eligible to apply:

U.S. and Nigerian registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations

Public and private educational and cultural institutions

Governmental institutions For-profit or commercial entities are NOT eligible to apply

All programs MUST include an American component; some examples include American expert engagement (in person or virtual), American cultural celebrations and icons, U.S. training curriculum, and use of American Spaces materials. Projects that incorporate strong American components into their design will be prioritized over other proposals.

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

PDS Lagos
Grantor
Phone 23414603400

For Inquiries

BENEFIT:

Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 450,000
Award Ceiling:$50,000
Award Floor:$20,000
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