Applications are now open for the Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise Programme 2025, a national initiative designed to empower young Nigerian innovators passionate about leveraging digital technology to tackle some of the country’s most pressing development challenges.
The programme is a 5-day, in-person design sprint and training workshop scheduled to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from 10th to 14th November 2025. It will bring together 30 dynamic young Nigerians from across the nation who are eager to apply digital innovation in the key sectors of Agriculture, Health, and Education — three priority areas identified by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
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Organized by the House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CCRS) and fully funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this initiative aims to foster youth-led solutions that drive sustainable development, inclusion, and entrepreneurship through technology.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in digital product design, problem-solving, and project implementation, while also developing critical entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Throughout the five days, participants will work in teams, receive mentorship from UNDP experts and industry leaders, and pitch their innovative ideas to policymakers, potential investors, and private-sector stakeholders.
Benefits of the Program
Selected participants will receive a fully-funded experience, which includes:
- All travel expenses covered (to and from Abuja, Nigeria).
- Accommodation and meals fully provided for the duration of the programme.
- Access to high-level mentorship and coaching from innovation experts.
- Opportunities to network with key stakeholders in government, academia, and the private sector.
- A platform to showcase innovative solutions to national challenges in Agriculture, Health, and Education.
- Certification of participation from UNDP Nigeria and the House of Representatives Committee on CSR.
This is an exceptional opportunity to build the skills, networks, and exposure needed to accelerate youth-led innovation in Nigeria.
Name of Organizer
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Requirements/ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise Programme 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
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- Must be a Nigerian citizen aged between 18 and 35 years old.
- Must be passionate about digital innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in Agriculture, Health, or Education.
- Must demonstrate interest or experience in using technology for sustainable development or community impact.
- Must be available to attend the full 5-day in-person event in Abuja from 10–14 November 2025.
- Individuals from all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria are encouraged to apply — diversity and inclusion are strongly valued.
Deadline
26th October,2025.
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