The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) is sending emails to NiYA 2.0 shortlisted candidates. The subject of the email from the Nigerian Youth Academy to selected startups read, “Congratulations! You’ve Been Shortlisted for NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0.” NiYA Startup 2.0 brings a chance to be among 100 startups to win from a N100,000,000 grant.
The email reads, “Dear Candidate, Congratulations! Following careful evaluation of your video and pitch deck by the NiYA judging panel, we are delighted to inform you that your startup has been selected for the NiYA Start-Up Grant Award 2.0.”
The NiYA Start-Up Grant Award Ceremony 2.0 will take place in Abuja as part of this year’s official edition. Attendance is required, as the ceremony will provide selected youth-led startups a cash grant of ₦1 million each.
In total, 100 of Nigeria’s most innovative tech startups are being selected for mentorship, funding, enterprise support and national visibility. ₦100,000,000 is available for Nigerian tech startups, and only those shortlisted are being contacted via email with the next steps.

Good morning..
I’m really interested in this kind of program..The NIYA startup- Grant 2.0… it’s very important to me because I want to gain a lot of experiences from successful individuals and also be financially stable..i hope i will be selected for this important mentorship, funding, enterprise support and national visibility…
Thank you.
I am interested in this kind of opportunity
thank you