UNDP Africa Young Innovates Programme 2026/2027 For Nigerian Innovators

October 27, 2026

UNDP Africa Young Innovates Programme 2026/2027 for Young Nigerian Innovators

Brief Description

Applications are open for Cohort 2 of the 2026/2027 UNDP Africa Young Innovates Programme, an initiative led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. Built to turn early-stage ideas into sustainable enterprises, the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme targets young creators living in seven eligible states across Nigeria. You will receive technical assistance, business guidance, and direct pathways to markets and funding opportunities to scale solutions tackling local community challenges. If you are actively building a venture that addresses real-world issues, this initiative gives you the tools, guidance, and network needed to accelerate your development and build for long-term viability.

Name of Host Institution

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Age: You must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time you submit your application.
Residency: You must reside in one of the seven eligible states in Nigeria.
Venture Stage: You must have an original idea addressing a real problem and have already started developing it into a practical, usable solution.
Commitment: You must be prepared to build, refine, and transform your innovation into a sustainable business venture.

Program Support and Benefits

Innovation Bootcamps: Targeted training designed to strengthen your core concept, business model, and pitch.
Incubation Support: Practical, direct assistance to test, refine, and deploy your venture.
Mentorship: One-on-one professional guidance from seasoned industry experts and business leaders.
Product Development: Resources and support to improve prototypes and boost technical capacity.
Business Development: Strategic instruction to ensure your startup becomes commercially viable and scalable.
Market Access: Direct connections to key customers, prospective investors, and strategic partners.
Funding Pathways: Dedicated exposure to financial opportunities and potential grant channels.

Deadline

18 November 2026

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Young Nigerian innovators aged 18 to 35 who reside in one of the seven eligible states and are actively developing a practical solution to a real-world challenge can apply.

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Q: What forms of assistance do selected participants receive?

Selected innovators receive training through innovation bootcamps, practical incubation support, mentor guidance, product prototype assistance, business training, market connections, and exposure to potential grants and financing.

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