program · Deadline Nov 18, 2026
UNDP Nigeria and Mastercard Foundation · Nigeria · also Abia, Akwa Ibom +5
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Closes Nov 18, 2026
About
UNDP and the Mastercard Foundation's Young Africa Innovates programme identifies, incubates and scales youth-led innovations in Nigeria. Cohort 2 runs in seven states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Katsina, Niger, Plateau and Taraba. What you get: state bootcamps, incubation, mentorship, product and business development, market access and funding pathways. The programme targets 80% participation by women and 10% by persons with disabilities. Who can apply: Nigerians aged 18-35 living in one of the seven Cohort 2 states, with a solution to a community or market problem. How to apply: apply on the Young Africa Innovates website.
Eligibility — verbatim from the source
Must reside in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Katsina, Niger, Plateau or Taraba.
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Nigeria · also Abia, Akwa Ibom +5
Closes Nov 18, 2026