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NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0

Status

Closed for now

Check the NiYA grants page for the next pitch round.

Closed
Amount
Not published

Share of NGN 150 million in funding, plus mentorship and enterprise support, across 100 youth-led tech startups.

Funder

Federal Ministry of Youth Development (NiYA) with Sapphital

public · national

Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates

Your odds
Not published

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Effort
quick

Quick — mostly identity and bank details.

Who can apply

Youth-led tech startups in Nigeria.

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Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://startup.niya.gov.ng/fmyd/grants

"A nationwide innovation challenge identifying 100 outstanding youth-led tech startups across Nigeria, with a share of ₦150 million in funding, mentorship, and enterprise support."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: startup.niya.gov.ng

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