The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Nigerian Youth Academy – NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0 for youth tech founders.
The Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch offers up to ₦100,000,000 grant to successful candidates to encourage job creation and promote homegrown digital innovation that can solve national challenges.
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With mentorship, pitch preparation, enterprise support and access to funding, the initiative bridges the gap between talent and opportunity for young innovators.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch Abstract
- Host: Federal Government of Nigeria
- Category: Competitions || Trainings || Grants
- Benefits:
- ₦100m Grant
- Business Support
- Eligibility: Nigeria
- Deadline: Not Specified
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Details of Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch
NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0 is part of the broader Nigerian Youth Academy mission to groom future-ready entrepreneurs who can contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s digital economy.
The programme is designed to give young founders the structure, exposure, and resources they need to grow their ideas from early-stage concepts into scalable businesses.
Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch Benefits
The following benefits are up for the beneficiaries of the NiYA Startup Pitch;
- Access to ₦100 million in funding
- 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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Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch Requirements
To be considered for the Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch, you must:
- be between 18 and 35 years old
- currently live in Nigeria
- be a startup with at least two co-founders
- present a course NiYA completion certificate
- complete NiYA community profile
- submit a pitch deck
How To Apply for Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch
To apply for the Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: Not Specified
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