VC4A 2021 Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award for Young Nigerians

Applications for the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award 2021 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 2021 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 positive societal impact while generating a financial return.

Focus Areas: They are looking for great ideas that are related to:

1. Agriculture
2. Education
3. Healthcare
4. Housing, and
5. Transportation

• Table of Content
• About VC4A
• DAAYTA
• Aim and Benefits of DAAYTA
• Requirements for DAAYTA Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About VC4A

VC4A started with the mission to build up Africa’s start up community. Started in 2007, the network building organization has grown organically over the years into what is now the leading community working to build high growth high impact companies globally. Increased economic momentum is fueled by a growing number of entrepreneurs and their ambition to transform society. It is imperative we seek out the collaborations and partnerships needed to bring together the capital, knowledge, and network these entrepreneurs require to succeed – and to provide every entrepreneur with an e... continue reading

DAAYTA

Aim and Benefits of DAAYTA

The winner of DAAYTA 2021 shall receive funding of ?12,000,000 (twelve million naira) over a period of one (1) year for the following purposes:

1. Contribution to working capital;
2. Participation in an entrepreneurial education programme at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria;
3. 5-month acceleration support services for the development of their venture by TVC Labs.

Requirements for DAAYTA Qualification

To be eligible for the award, the applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of Nigeria;
2. Be between 18 and 30 years of age;
3. Submit their application which must be their original work;
4. Have an MVP (minimum viable product) i.e. you have customers;
5. Be able to fund his/her/team travel expenses and other associated costs if required;
6. Be available (with co-founders/team where they exist) for the 2-day Pitch Workshop and Final Pitch Event scheduled for February & March, 2021;
7. Understand the business of ARM, what they stand for; and
8. Be ready to represent ARM as an Ambassador.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Due to the current global pandemic, it is important to note that the DAAYTA 2021 final event will be held virtually and applications are welcomed from all parts of Nigeria.

For more details, visit VC4A website