{"id":10599,"date":"2025-12-18T13:33:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T13:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=10599"},"modified":"2025-12-18T13:33:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T13:33:48","slug":"applications-open-for-daayta-2026-%e2%82%a612-million-and-mentorship-for-young-nigerian-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/applications-open-for-daayta-2026-%e2%82%a612-million-and-mentorship-for-young-nigerian-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications Open for DAAYTA 2026: \u20a612 Million and Mentorship for Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>December 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Applications are now open for the <strong>Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2026<\/strong>, a prestigious programme that empowers young Nigerians with innovative business ideas designed to solve real-world problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in memory of <strong>Deji Alli<\/strong>, founding CEO of ARM, the award embodies the company\u2019s commitment to social responsibility and youth development. DAAYTA is more than a funding initiative\u2014it is a structured programme aimed at turning ideas into viable businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What DAAYTA 2026 Offers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 winner will receive <strong>\u20a612,000,000<\/strong> over one year. Beyond financial support, the award provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Guidance to <strong>develop and refine a clear business plan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>certificate programme in entrepreneurship<\/strong> at the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in a <strong>five-month business acceleration programme<\/strong> at a recognised innovation hub in Lagos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This structured approach ensures winners gain mentorship, strategic guidance, and practical experience in scaling their ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Winners and Their Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DAAYTA has a proven track record of supporting innovative ventures across health, energy, recycling, and technology sectors. Notable winners include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jennifer Esiaba<\/strong> \u2013 DAAYTA 2025, Mariam Grey Pharmacy (healthcare)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rita Idehai<\/strong> \u2013 DAAYTA 2024, Ecobarter Company (waste management tech)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natima Opuiyo<\/strong> \u2013 DAAYTA 2023, Natibo Technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tunde Adeyemi<\/strong> \u2013 DAAYTA 2022, D-Olivette Enterprise (biogas biodigester)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tope Idris Sulaimon<\/strong> \u2013 DAAYTA 2021, Scrapays Technologies (recycling solutions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These winners demonstrate the award\u2019s diversity in supporting impactful business solutions that improve communities and drive innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The award is open to <strong>young Nigerian entrepreneurs<\/strong>, including students, recent graduates, and early-stage founders who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Have a <strong>clear, actionable business idea<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim to create <strong>positive social impact<\/strong> in their communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek <strong>long-term guidance alongside funding<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> Friday, 12 January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply Here:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vc4a.com\/technovision\/deji-alli-young-talent-award-daayta-2026\/\"> https:\/\/vc4a.com\/technovision\/deji-alli-young-talent-award-daayta-2026\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More Information:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arm.com.ng\/daayta-2026-call-for-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.arm.com.ng\/daayta-2026-call-for-application\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DAAYTA 2026 is a unique opportunity for young innovators in Nigeria to access funding, mentorship, and training to turn transformative ideas into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/apply-now-womenlift-health-x-wilan-nigeria-leadership-journey-2026\/\">Apply Now: WomenLift Health x WILAN Nigeria Leadership Journey 2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 2025 \u2013 Applications are now open for the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":10600,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[21548,21549,21547,7414,15026,15023],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - 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