Nigerian Women in Engineering: DELT-Her Initiative Now Accepting 2025 Applications
If you’re a Nigerian woman with a groundbreaking engineering idea, this might be your moment to shine. The 2025 application cycle for the Developing Engineering Leaders through Her (DELT-Her) Initiative is officially open — and it’s more than just a chance to fund your project. It’s a pathway to turn innovative concepts into real-world solutions with long-term impact.
Launched to narrow Nigeria’s gender gap in engineering and tech, DELT-Her empowers women-led teams with mentorship, guidance, and access to essential resources. Think of it as more than a grant — it’s a launchpad for visionary women ready to lead Nigeria’s next wave of engineering success.
What Is the DELT-Her Initiative All About?
The DELT-Her Initiative is designed to:
- Support innovative, female-led engineering ideas that can drive change
- Encourage more Nigerian women to enter — and stay — in engineering and tech
- Build powerful networks connecting schools, businesses, and investors
- Inspire younger generations by amplifying stories of women engineers
Inspired by the work of the Anita Borg Institute and UN’s Girl Up! campaign, the DELT-Her Initiative is on a mission to raise the visibility and success rate of women in engineering.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the 2025 cycle, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Nigerian woman aged 23 to 45
- Hold at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any engineering discipline
- Have a clear and actionable engineering idea or proposal
- Lead a team that is at least 60% female
This isn’t a beginner’s call — it’s for women who are ready to lead, build, and deliver results.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Fill out the complete application form
- Submit a detailed project proposal outlining their engineering idea and execution plan
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Pro tip: Apply early to avoid last-minute tech issues or disqualification due to incomplete submissions.
Why This Matters
In a world where women remain underrepresented in STEM fields, initiatives like DELT-Her are changing the narrative — one innovation at a time. Whether your idea solves a local infrastructure problem or introduces a new clean-tech breakthrough, this is your chance to get support from a programme that believes in your vision.
Final Word:
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to step forward as a female engineering leader in Nigeria — this is it. The tools, the mentors, and the opportunity are here. Take the step. Apply today.
For full application details and submission portal.
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