Young Africa Innovates Cohort 2

The United Nations Development Programme and Mastercard Foundation programme supports youth-led innovations through bootcamps, incubation, mentorship and market access. - Eligibility: Ages 18–35 and resident in one of seven participating states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Katsina, Niger, Plateau or Taraba. - Fields: Sector-agnostic; solutions from any discipline are welcome. - Business registration: A registered company is not required. - Important restriction for FUNAAB: Ogun State is not among the participating states. Most students living in Abeokuta will therefore not qualify unless they genuinely meet the programme's residence requirement in one of the seven listed states.

APPLICATION DEADLINE · 18 November 2026