2026 Delta State Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP) 2.0
Job Description
The Delta State Government, through the Ministry of Youth Development, is inviting applications from eligible students for the 2026 Delta State Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP) 2.0. This initiative is designed to identify and support undergraduates with strong entrepreneurial potential by providing them with training, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities.
The programme targets young Nigerians studying in Delta State-owned tertiary institutions who are passionate about innovation, business creation, and economic empowerment.
About the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme
The 2026 Delta State Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme is a youth-focused intervention aimed at promoting entrepreneurship culture among students while equipping them with practical skills to transform innovative ideas into sustainable ventures. The scheme seeks to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world enterprise, preparing students for self-reliance and job creation.
Programme Overview
- Type: Entrepreneurship Training
- Sponsor: Delta State Government
- Implemented by: Ministry of Youth Development
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Benefits: Access to funding, entrepreneurship training, and business mentorship
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 2026 Delta State Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme, applicants must:
- Be a student of a Delta State university, including:
- University of Delta (UNIDEL)
- Delta State University (DELSU)
- Southern Delta University (SDU)
- Dennis Osadebay University (DOU)
- Be of Delta State origin
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be in 200 Level, 300 Level, or in the penultimate year of study
- Have a minimum CGPA of 2.5
- Possess an innovative and bankable business idea
Benefits of the Programme
Participants in the 2026 Delta State Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme will gain:
- Practical entrepreneurship training
- Access to funding and startup support
- Business mentorship and guidance
- Exposure to real-world enterprise development
- Opportunities to develop scalable and sustainable business models
The programme also aims to strengthen the local economy by encouraging students to become employers of labour rather than job seekers.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to upload the following:
- Recent passport photograph
- Admission letter
- Birth certificate
- Local Government of Origin certificate
- Business plan proposal
All submissions will be carefully screened, and only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and provide valid documentation will be considered.
If you are a Delta State undergraduate with a strong business idea and the drive to become an entrepreneur, apply for the 2026 Delta State Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP) 2.0 and take the first step toward building a successful enterprise.
