Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award for Entrepreneurs 2026

Published: 12 Dec 2025

The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) is now open for applications for the 2026 cohort. This prestigious award continues its mission to empower young Nigerian entrepreneurs with bold, socially meaningful ideas and to support them with real resources and mentorship.

Established in honour of ARM’s founding CEO, Deji Alli, DAAYTA reflects ARM’s long-standing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and its dedication to nurturing the next generation of changemakers. By investing in young visionaries who are creating social impact through innovation, ARM is reinforcing its vision of building a better and more inclusive future.

Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award Entrepreneurs

Application Deadline	January 12, 2026
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA)

Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award Entrepreneurs Benefits

DAAYTA is not just a grant, it’s a transformative entrepreneurial journey. The 2026 winner will receive N12,000,000 over one year, allocated for:

• Crafting and refining a robust business plan
• Completing a certificate in entrepreneurial education at Pan-Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Lagos

• Joining a 5-month acceleration programme at a top-tier innovation hub in Lagos

Requirements for Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award Entrepreneurs

We are calling on young entrepreneurs (students, graduates, early-stage founders) across Nigeria who:

• Have a clear, innovative business idea
• Are deeply committed to driving positive changes in their communities
• Want to scale with long-term support (not just funding)

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Application Deadline

January 12, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) on vc4a.com to apply

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