Call for Applications: Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2026 | ₦12 million Funding
The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) empowers young Nigerians with up to ₦12 million to develop innovative start-up ventures that drive economic growth and add value to Nigeria.
The DAAYTA 2026 initiative aligns with ARM’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by nurturing a generation of change-makers who are dedicated to building a better future.
Award Summary
- Host: ARM Limited | TVC Labs
- Category: Competitions | Training
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦12,000,000 (Twelve Million Naira) + Training
- Application Deadline: January 12, 2025
About the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award
The DAAYTA program was inaugurated by ARM in 2015 in honor of its founding CEO, Deji Alli. Its goal is to promote lifelong learning by helping young Nigerian graduates and undergraduates turn innovative ideas into reality.
Through this initiative, ARM demonstrates its commitment to building a generation of change leaders, supporting them with education, mentorship, and funding to create a lasting impact.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award 2026, applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian citizen.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Submit an original application.
- Have a minimum viable product (MVP) with active customers.
- Operate a limited liability company incorporated in Nigeria.
- Run the company on a full-time basis.
- Commit to full participation in the DAAYTA programs and activities at Pan-Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos.
- Be available (physically or virtually) for 5 months of acceleration support provided by TVC Labs.
- Fund travel and associated costs, if required.
- Be present (with co-founders/team, if applicable) for the 2-day Pitch Workshop and Final Pitch Event on April 9 – 10, 2025.
- Understand ARM’s business and values.
- Be willing to represent ARM as an Ambassador.
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Benefits
- The winner of the DAAYTA 2026 will receive up to ₦12,000,000 over one year, subject to the Terms & Conditions, to support:
- Working capital for their venture.
- Participation in an entrepreneurial education program at Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre, Lagos.
- 5-month acceleration support from TVC Labs to scale their venture.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the DAAYTA webpage via the button below.
- Confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements.
- Complete the online application form with accurate details.
- Submit your application before the deadline (January 12, 2025).
