Deadline: December 27, 2022
Applications for the Deji Alli Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2023 are now open. The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award is an ARM initiative in partnership with TechnoVision’s TVC Labs that aims at providing young Nigerians with an opportunity to develop innovative start-up ventures that add economic value to Nigeria.
The DAAYTA 2023 initiative is in line with ARM’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with the aim of building a generation of change leaders, working together to build a better future. It seeks to support business ideas that intentionally create a positive societal impact while generating a financial return. Similar to the previous edition, DAAYTA 2023 final event will be held virtually and applications are welcomed from all parts of Nigeria.
Benefits
The winner of DAAYTA 2023 shall, subject to the Terms & Conditions, receive funding of ₦12,000,000 (twelve million naira) over a period of one (1) year for the following purposes:
- contribution to working capital;
- participation in an entrepreneurial education programme at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria
- 5-month acceleration support services for the development of their venture by TVC Labs.
Eligibility
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;
- be able to fund his/her/team travel expenses and other associated costs if required;
- be available (with co-founders/team where they exist) for the 2-day Pitch Workshop and Final Pitch Event scheduled for April 2023;
- understand the business of ARM, what we stand for;
- be ready to represent ARM as an Ambassador.
Application
The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Late applications will not be considered.
For more information, visit DAAYTA.