Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0 – Up to ₦100m Grant for Youth-Led Tech Startups in Nigeria

Job Description

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Pitch 2.0, a high-impact program designed to support youth-led tech startups with funding, mentorship, and business support. Through this initiative, outstanding founders can access grants of up to ₦100,000,000, while building scalable solutions that drive jobs, innovation, and economic growth.

Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch – Program Summary
• Host Country Nigeria
• Category Competitions | Training
• Eligible Country Nigeria
• Reward Up to ₦100m Grant | Business Support
• Deadline Not Specified

About the Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch
The NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0 is a flagship program under the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) focused on building future-ready entrepreneurs for Nigeria’s digital economy.
The programme helps young founders move from idea stage to investment-ready startups through:
• Pitch preparation and coaching
• Enterprise development and business structuring
• Expert-led mentorship
• Access to funding and strategic partnerships
By connecting talent with resources, NiYA aims to turn early-stage concepts into sustainable, high-impact ventures.

Eligibility Requirements for the Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch 2025
To qualify, applicants must:
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be resident in Nigeria
• Be a startup with at least two co-founders
• Present a valid NiYA course completion certificate
• Complete their NiYA community profile
• Submit a professional pitch deck as part of the application

Benefits of the Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch
Selected startups will gain access to:
• Up to ₦100 million in grant funding for scaling their solutions
• Mentorship from experienced founders and industry experts
• Enterprise development support to strengthen business structure and operations
• National visibility through media, tech hubs, and government platforms
• Opportunities to pitch to investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders
• Access to the wider NiYA innovation and youth development community

How to Apply for the Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch
Interested and qualified applicants should:
• Visit the official NiYA Startup Pitch application portal
• Complete the required online application form
• Upload their NiYA course completion certificate and pitch deck
• Ensure their NiYA community profile is complete before submission

Deadline Not Specified (early application is strongly advised).