Apply Now: YandyTech Innovation Fund 2025 Offers ₦500,000 Grant to Support Young Female Tech Innovators
The YandyTech Innovation Fund (YIF) 2025 is now open for applications — inviting young women entrepreneurs with bold ideas and a passion for technology to take their businesses to the next level.
This year’s edition celebrates women who are not only building businesses but also driving innovation, inclusion, and community impact through technology.
According to the organizers, the program seeks to “unveil something truly empowering for all the bold, brilliant, and tech-savvy women changemakers out there.”
About the Initiative
The YandyTech Innovation Fund is a flagship initiative of YandyTech, designed to support women-led startups and SMEs that are leveraging technology — or planning to do so — to enhance productivity, scale operations, and solve real-world challenges.
It provides financial support, mentorship, training, and visibility for emerging female founders who are shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Africa’s digital economy.
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Who Can Apply
The program is open to:
- Women entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35
- Founders or co-founders of startups or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Businesses that are currently using technology or intend to integrate tech solutions for growth
- Innovators with scalable ideas that address community or industry challenges
Whether you’re:
- Building your startup from your dorm room,
- Running a small business from your kitchen table, or
- Developing the next big digital solution —
this opportunity is designed to empower you.
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Awards & Benefits
Top winners will receive both funding and developmental support to help grow their ventures:
- First Place: ₦500,000
- Second Place: ₦300,000
- Third Place: ₦200,000
Beyond the cash prizes, winners will also gain access to a 6-month incubation program that includes:
- One-on-one mentorship with experienced entrepreneurs and tech professionals
- Specialized business and digital skills training
- Access to funding opportunities and investor networks
- Media visibility and promotional support to showcase their ventures
How to Apply
- Create a 1-minute video explaining how you currently use or plan to use technology to grow your business.
- Post the video on your social media platforms using the hashtags:
#YTCInnovationFund25, #YandyTech, #YTCFest, and #YTCommunityFest - Tag the following accounts in your post:
@YTCommunityFest, @YandyTech, @SolutionLab, and @OfficialDWELab - Complete your submission through the official Google Form link provided by YandyTech.
Application Deadline: November 14, 2025
Why You Should Apply
- Gain access to funding, mentorship, and business growth resources
- Join a vibrant network of women innovators and digital entrepreneurs
- Learn to use technology as a tool for expansion, efficiency, and social impact
- Get media exposure and connect with investors and potential partners
The YandyTech Innovation Fund 2025 isn’t just about funding — it’s about empowerment, innovation, and building the future of women-led businesses through technology.
Apply before November 14, 2025, and take the first step toward transforming your business!
Apply here
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