The Federal Government of Nigeria, has launched the Nigerian Youth Academy – NiYA Startup Putch 2.0 for youth tech founders.
The Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch offers up to ₦100,000,000 grant to successful candidates to encourage job creation, and promote homegrown digital innovation that can solve national challenges.
In this post, the details of the NiYA Startup Pitch program, its requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Competitions | Training
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦100m Grant | Business Support
- Deadline: Not Specified
About the Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch:
NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0 is part of the broader Nigerian Youth Academy mission to groom future-ready entrepreneurs who can contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s digital economy.
The programme is designed to give young founders the structure, exposure and resources they need to grow their ideas from early-stage concepts into scalable businesses.
With mentorship, pitch preparation, enterprise support and access to funding, the initiative bridges the gap between talent and opportunity for young innovators.
Eligibility Requirements for Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch 2025
To be considered for the Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch, you must:
- be between 18 and 35 years old
- currently live in Nigeria
- be a startup with at least two co-founders
- present a course NiYA completion certificate
- complete NiYA community profile
- submit a pitch deck
Benefits of Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch
The following benefits are up for the beneficiaries of the NiYA Startup Pitch;
- Access to ₦100 million in funding
- 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.