🚨 OPPORTUNITY ALERT FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS! 🇳🇬

The Young Africa Innovates Programme (Cohort 2), a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Mastercard Foundation, is currently accepting applications.

🌟 WHAT CAN YOU GAIN?

Selected innovators can access:

- Entrepreneurship training and innovation bootcamps.

- Mentorship from experienced professionals.

- Technical support to develop their ideas.

- Business incubation and product development.

- Market access and networking opportunities.

- Financial support for selected innovators.

🎯 WHO CAN APPLY?

You must:

- Be between 18 and 35 years old.

- Currently reside in one of these seven states:

  📍 Niger

  📍 Plateau

  📍 Abia

  📍 Akwa Ibom

  📍 Cross River

  📍 Katsina

  📍 Taraba

- Have an innovative solution addressing a real-world problem.

- Be willing to develop your idea into a sustainable venture.

💡 WHAT KIND OF IDEAS ARE WELCOME?

Almost every sector is welcome! Including:

- Education and technology.

- Healthcare and biotechnology.

- Agriculture and food processing.

- Environmental solutions.

- Financial inclusion.

- Manufacturing.

- Creative industries.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY?

1. Your NIN.

2. A valid means of identification.

3. Your email and phone number.

4. Your residential state and LGA.

5. A one-minute video explaining your innovation.

6. A picture, drawing or PDF of your idea or prototype.

You don't necessarily need a registered company to apply!

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18TH NOVEMBER 2026.

🔗 Apply through the official website:

youngafricainnovates.ng

Don't assume your idea is too small. Sometimes, the solution to a major problem begins with an idea someone almost ignored.

If you know someone who might qualify, share this post with them. Let's get more young Nigerian innovators seen! 🚀

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