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YEEP awards grants up to ₦500,000 and equipment to young Nigerian entrepreneurs across multiple sectors. The next edition is expected in 2027; application dates have not yet been announced.
YEEP is an annual youth entrepreneurship summit and empowerment programme in Abuja run by Activate Success International Foundation, backed by Flutterwave, NYSC, Nestlé and the office of the Deputy Speaker. At YEEP 2026, 149 young entrepreneurs received over ₦72 million in grants and equipment. The next edition is expected in 2027.
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Young Nigerian entrepreneurs. The 2026 edition took place in Abuja, where 149 young entrepreneurs received grants (mostly ₦500,000 each) and tools such as industrial sewing machines. The selection process and dates for the next edition have not been published yet.
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ASIF and its partners (Flutterwave, NYSC, Nestlé, and the office of the Deputy Speaker) review applications against criteria including business viability, founder commitment, and sector fit. The selection process and specific criteria for the 2027 edition have not yet been published. Successful applicants are typically notified to attend the annual YEEP summit in Abuja, where grants and equipment are awarded.
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ASIF has not published dates. Check the Activate Success International Foundation website and Flutterwave channels from late 2026 onwards for announcements.
No. YEEP targets young individual entrepreneurs. You do not need CAC registration or a business name, but you should show evidence of business activity or serious intent.
The grant is up to ₦500,000. In the 2026 edition, most winners received ₦500,000, but some also received equipment such as industrial sewing machines instead of or in addition to cash.
YEEP is held in Abuja, and you will need to attend the summit if selected. You can apply from anywhere in Nigeria, but be prepared to travel to Abuja for the event.
The 2026 edition funded 149 entrepreneurs with over ₦72 million in total grants and equipment. Numbers may vary by year.
Guide written from the official programme page on 31 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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