Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA), a flagship initiative created to support young Nigerian entrepreneurs with innovative and socially impactful business ideas.
The award was established in honour of ARM’s founding Chief Executive Officer, Deji Alli, and reflects the organisation’s long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility and youth development. Through DAAYTA, ARM continues to invest in the next generation of changemakers by providing funding, mentorship, and structured entrepreneurial support.
More than a grant, the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award offers a one-year entrepreneurial journey designed to help early-stage founders turn promising ideas into sustainable businesses.
For the 2026 cohort, one successful applicant will receive ₦12 million over one year. The support package covers the development and refinement of a solid business plan, a certificate programme in entrepreneurial education at the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, and participation in a five-month acceleration programme at a leading innovation hub in Lagos.
The award is open to young entrepreneurs across Nigeria, including students, recent graduates, and early-stage founders. Applicants must demonstrate a clear and innovative business idea, a strong commitment to creating positive social impact, and readiness to grow their venture with long-term support beyond funding.
Application Deadline:
January 12, 2026
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply via the official DAAYTA application page on VC4A:
https://vc4a.com/technovision/deji-alli-young-talent-award-daayta-2026/
For full details on eligibility and the programme structure, visit the official award page:
https://www.arm.com.ng/daayta-2026-call-for-application/
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