The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Pitch 2.0, a high-impact initiative designed to support youth-led tech startups across the country.
Through the NiYA Startup Pitch, the government is offering up to ₦100,000,000 in grants to outstanding founders. The goal is to boost job creation, encourage digital innovation, and empower homegrown solutions that address national challenges.
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 initiative under the Nigerian Youth Academy, built to develop future-ready entrepreneurs who can contribute meaningfully to the nation’s digital economy.
The programme provides young founders with the structure, mentorship, and financial backing they need to transform early-stage concepts into scalable, investment-ready businesses.
Through pitch preparation, enterprise development support, expert-led mentoring, and funding opportunities, NiYA bridges the gap between youth talent and real economic opportunities.
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 NiYA course completion certificate
- Complete their NiYA community profile
- Submit a professional pitch deck
Benefits of the Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch
Selected startups will receive:
- Up to ₦100 million in grant funding
- Mentorship from seasoned founders and industry experts
- Enterprise development support to strengthen business structure
- National visibility across media, tech hubs, and government platforms
- Opportunities to pitch before investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders
- Access to the wider NiYA innovation and youth development community
