At a Glance

Program Name: Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2026.

Funding Type: Equity free grant and venture support for innovative Nigerian startups.

Funding Amount: 12,000,000 Naira over 1 year for working capital, entrepreneurial education, and 5month acceleration.

Application Deadline: Monday, January 12, 2026 (5 days left).

Program Focus: Impact driven, SDG aligned ventures with MVP and customers in sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, housing, IT, clean tech, and transportation.

Location: Nigeria – open to duly incorporated Nigerian limited liability companies, with activities centered around Lagos (education and some program elements).

About the Program

DAAYTA is an ARM CSR initiative run in partnership with TechnoVision’s TVC Labs to support young Nigerian entrepreneurs developing innovative startups that create positive social impact and sustainable economic value.

The 2026 edition (11th anniversary) seeks forward thinking ideas that improve livelihoods, make the planet healthier, and can scale across Nigeria and beyond while aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Program Benefits

Funding Support: 12,000,000 Naira grant disbursed over one year to support working capital, a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management (CEM) at Pan?Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre, and a 5month acceleration program by TVC Labs.

Capability & Network: Access to structured entrepreneurial education, expert advisory, and acceleration that helps ventures refine models, scale operations, and plug into Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.

Reputation & Exposure: Association with ARM and TVC Labs, plus visibility through DAAYTA’s track record with previous winners such as WeSabi, TPPC, Scrapays, DOlivette, Natibo Technologies, Goods and Services 360, and Mariam Grey Pharmacy.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nigerian citizen, 18–35 years old.
• Original application, with an MVP and existing customers.
• Registered as a limited liability company duly incorporated in Nigeria and operated on a full?time basis by the founder.

Ability and willingness to:

• Attend the entrepreneurial education program at Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos.
• Participate (physically or virtually) in a 5?month acceleration with TVC Labs.
• Be virtually available (with co?founders/team) for the 2?day Pitch Workshop (April 15–16, 2026) and Final Pitch Event (April 17, 2026).
• Cover any required travel and related expenses, understand ARM’s business, and represent ARM as an ambassador.

Application Timeline?

Applications Close: Monday, January 12, 2026.

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