The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) in partnership with TechnoVision (TVC) is excited to announce the commencement of the 2025 Call for Applications.
As it marks its 10th year continuing its mission to empower and support young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas that drive positive change. ARM on behalf of its founding CEO, Deji Alli, whom this award is created in honor of reaffirms its dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and nurturing young entrepreneurs.
DAAYTA is a youth awards program dedicated to recognizing and fostering the potential of young entrepreneurs who demonstrate intelligence, innovation, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of the people and communities around them. The program aligns with ARM’s vision of building a better future by investing in the next generation of change-makers.
The winner of DAAYTA 2025 will receive funding of ₦12,000,000 (twelve million naira) over one year. This funding is intended for developing a robust business plan, completing entrepreneurial education at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, and financing a 5-month acceleration program to develop their venture at a reputable entrepreneurial hub in Lagos.
Young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and a commitment to positive community impact are invited to submit their applications.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the award, the applicant must:
- be a citizen of Nigeria
- be between 18 and 35 years of age
- submit their application which must be their original work
- have an MVP (minimum viable product) i.e. you have customers
- must be a limited liability company duly incorporated in Nigeria
- must be operating the company on a full-time basis
- must commit to be physically available to fully participate in the DAAYTA programs and activities – Entrepreneurial education programme at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria
- must commit to be available (physically or virtually) to participate in the 5-month acceleration support for the development of their venture
- be able to fund his/her/team’s travel expenses and other associated costs if required
- be physically available (with co-founders/team where they exist) for the 2-day Pitch Workshop and Final Pitch Event scheduled for April 9 – 10, 2025
- understand the business of ARM, what we stand for, and
- be ready to represent ARM as an Ambassador
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the program.
Prizes
The winner of DAAYTA 2025 shall, subject to the Terms & Conditions, receive funding of ₦12,000,000 (twelve million naira) over one (1) year for the following purposes:
- Contribution to working capital.
- Participation in an entrepreneurial education program at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. (duration is 4 – 5 months)
- 5-month acceleration support services for the development of their venture by TVC Labs.
Application closes on Tuesday, 14th January, 2025.
- APPLY: Deji Alli Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2025 - 12/03/2024
- Egyptian Used Car Startup, Sylndr Secures $7.5m Investment - 11/26/2024
- Ariika secures $3m Series A Extension Led by Beltone VC - 11/24/2024