Young Nigerians can receive up to ₦12 million through the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award to create creative start-up businesses that boost Nigeria’s economy.
In keeping with ARM’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the DAAYTA 2025 program aims to develop a new generation of change leaders who will collaborate to create a better future.
This post will give you the details about the Deji Alli Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2025 and how to apply for this talent award.
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About Deji Alli Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2025
This year celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYATA), which has aimed to empower young Nigerian entrepreneurs over the past decade.
DAAYTA, founded by ARM in 2015 in honour of its original CEO, Deji Alli, intends to empower young Nigerians with opportunities to establish creative start-up companies that contribute to Nigeria’s economic progress.
The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award is an ARM initiative in collaboration with TechnoVision’s TVC Labs that aims to provide young Nigerians with the opportunity to create creative start-up companies that will provide long-term economic value to Nigeria.
The DAAYTA 2025 program aligns with ARM’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to develop a generation of change leaders who will collaborate to create a brighter future.
It blends innovation with impact in perfect harmony with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and it attempts to encourage innovative thinkers with business ideas that consciously have a good society impact while also providing a financial return and promoting economic progress.
These new solutions must be forward-thinking, boost livelihoods, and benefit the environment. Again, DAAYTA 2025 welcomes registered and creative start-ups with a minimum viable product (MVP) and a client base in critical areas including agriculture, education, healthcare, housing, and transportation.
The DAAYTA 2025 Pre-Pitch workshops and Award presentations will be held in Lagos, Nigeria, in April, but streamed online (hybrid). We are glad to receive applications from lawfully incorporated limited liability firms from around Nigeria.
Eligibility Criteria for Deji Alli Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2025
To be considered eligible for this Talent Award, all applicant must satisfy the following eligibility requirement:
- be a citizen of Nigeria
- be between 18 and 35 years of age
- submit their application which must be their original work
- have an MVP (minimum viable product) i.e. you have customers
- must be a limited liability company duly incorporated in Nigeria
- must be operating the company on a full-time basis
- must commit to be physically available to fully participate in the DAAYTA programs and activities – Entrepreneurial education programme at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria
- must commit to be available (physically or virtually) to participate in the 5-month acceleration support for the development of their venture
- be able to fund his/her/team’s travel expenses and other associated costs if required
- be physically available (with co-founders/team where they exist) for the 2-day Pitch Workshop and Final Pitch Event scheduled for April 9 – 10, 2025
- understand the business of ARM, what we stand for, and
- be ready to represent ARM as an Ambassador
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the program.
Benefits and Award
Prizes
The winner of DAAYTA 2025 will receive ₦12,000,000 (twelve million naira) over one year for the following purposes:
- Contribution towards working capital.
- Participation in an entrepreneurial education programme at the Pan Atlantic University Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. (duration is 4 to 5 months)
- TVC Labs provides 5-month accelerated support for the growth of their venture.
How to Apply for Deji Alli Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2025
To apply for the 2025 Deji Alli Young Talent Award, kindly click on the Apply Now button below.
Application closing date: January 14, 2025