NiYA StartUp Pitch for Nigerian Young Entrepreneurs 2025

Federal Government NiYA StartUp Pitch 2.0 Application is Open. The contest is scouting 100 of Nigeria’s most innovative tech startups for mentorship, funding, enterprise support & national visibility. NiYA is built to empower you with the skills, tools, and support you need to grow.

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NiYA StartUp Pitch for Nigerian Young Entrepreneurs

Aim and Benefits of NiYA StartUp Pitch for Nigerian Young Entrepreneurs

• 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

Requirements for NiYA StartUp Pitch for Nigerian Young Entrepreneurs Qualification

• 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

Check also:Tony Elumelu Foundation African Entrepreneurship Programme 2026

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit NiYA Startup Pitch Contest webpage