UNDP Nigeria has opened applications for youth innovators as part of the #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence 2025. The agency announced a national call for tested, innovative and live tech solutions that can prevent, detect, respond to, or monitor digital violence against women and girls across Nigeria. According to UNDP, the initiative aims to “spotlight, support and amplify a cohort of tech savvy, innovative and creative youth change drivers” already creating gender responsive ideas to tackle online abuse.
Eligibility targets young Nigerian startup founders, social innovators, innovation hubs and labs building tech or tech enabled models that address the four categories of risks which include content risks, contact risks, conduct risks and contract risks. UNDP says women led and youth led teams are strongly encouraged to apply.
All shortlisted innovators will be engaged in the campaign, while the top six will be showcased across UNDP platforms, featured at its Lagos Innovation Center and invited to a national multi stakeholder showcase. UNDP noted that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The application deadline is Friday, 12th December 2025.
Interested applicants are directed to apply via the link https://forms.gle/BtZX8nRPsRcJgGgt6.
