UNDP Nigeria Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise 2025

Call for Applications - Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise: A Design Thinking Sprint for Young Innovators in Nigeria

The Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise programme is a national 5-day in-person design thinking sprint taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, from 10–14 November 2025. 

It will bring together 30 young Nigerians (aged 18–35) from across Nigeria, who are passionate about applying digital innovation to address real-world challenges in Agriculture, Health, and Education - three national priority sectors in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Over five immersive days, participants will work in small teams to identify problems, ideate solutions, and build prototype digital products or services that contribute to job creation, GDP growth, and social inclusion. 

Programme Objectives 

• Strengthen the capacity of youth to use design thinking and digital innovation to solve sector challenges. 
• Inspire youth-led entrepreneurship that drives inclusive economic growth. 
• Foster collaboration and learning across Agriculture, Health, and Education sectors. 
• Support the development of prototype digital solutions with potential for incubation, mentorship, and scale-up

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
• UNDP Nigeria Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise
• Aim and Benefits of UNDP Nigeria Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise
• Requirements for UNDP Nigeria Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for UNDP Nigeria Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. This is a critical time for the world. At UNDP, we see this period as a huge opportunity to advance the global sustainable development agenda. In September 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all ... continue reading

UNDP Nigeria Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise

Aim and Benefits of UNDP Nigeria Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise

The programme is fully funded by UNDP, covering travel, accommodation, and meals for all selected participants. 

Requirements for UNDP Nigeria Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise Qualification

Applications are open to Nigerian citizens and residents aged 18–35, including: 

• Students and recent graduates interested in technology and innovation;
• Early-stage entrepreneurs and startup founders;
• Professionals and practitioners working in Agriculture, Health, or Education;
• Innovators and digital enthusiasts who want to explore how technology can improve lives and livelihoods.

Interview date, Process and Venue for UNDP Nigeria Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise

Applicants will be evaluated based on: 

• Originality of ideas – unique insights or approaches to problems in the chosen sector
• Relevance to digital transformation – understanding of how technology can enhance impact
• Feasibility – clarity and practicality of the proposed ideas
• Clarity of problem understanding – strength of evidence and context awareness
• Motivation – personal drive and learning goals 
• Diversity – representation across gender, geography, and background

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 31 October 2025

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should complete the online application form by 26 October 

Applicants must: 

• Select one priority sector (Agriculture, Health, or Education); 

• Describe observed challenges and opportunities in that sector; 

• Explain how digital innovation can address or enhance these; 

• Demonstrate availability to attend the full 5-day sprint in Abuja. 

For more details, visit UNDP webpage