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Young Africa Innovates Programme by UNDP and Mastercard Foundation

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UNDP Nigeria and Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation and UNDP Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme Cohort 2

Cohort 2 of the Young Africa Innovates programme is now open. A UNDP and Mastercard Foundation partnership supporting young Nigerian innovators to incubate and scale youth led solutions driving inclusive socio economic development.

Eligibility: Young Nigerian with a youth led innovative solution in one of the focus sectors

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Nigeria
Funding or benefit: Incubation, mentorship, capacity building and showcase support under the USD 25.8 million UNDP Mastercard Foundation partnership, pathway to scale youth led innovations

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Enzzyme Capital Partners

Enzzyme Creative Network Equity Investment

Enzzyme Creative Network offers US$50,000 to US$1.5 million in equity investment for founder led creative and technology enabled businesses focused on Nigeria's creative economy. It targets ventures from pre seed to Series A that can scale creative output through technology or platforms.

Eligibility: Be a founder, co founder or CEO of a creative or technology enabled business operating in or focused on Nigeria's creative economy

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Nigeria
Funding or benefit: Equity investment tickets range from US$50,000 to US$1.5 million per business, covering pre seed to Series A. This is equity investment, not grant funding. Final terms are subject to Enzzyme's investment review and documentation.

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