Young Africa Innovates (UNDP and Mastercard Foundation): Cohort 2
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About this opportunity
Young Africa Innovates is a UNDP and Mastercard Foundation partnership that identifies, incubates and scales youth-led innovations across Nigeria. Cohort 2 (2026 to 2027) is open to innovators aged 18 to 35 in seven states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Katsina, Niger, Plateau and Taraba. Selected innovators move through an in-state bootcamp, incubation and market access. The programme targets 80% participation by women and 10% by persons with disabilities. Cohort 2 applications run from 1 September to 18 November 2026.
How to apply
Apply online through the Apply Now button on youngafricainnovates.ng (consent and application form). Applications close on 18 November 2026. Applicants must be aged 18 to 35 and based in one of the seven Cohort 2 states.
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