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.
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.
How to Apply for Federal Government NiYA Pitch (Step by Step)
To apply for the Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch, interested and qualified candidates should click the green button below to submit their application.
