Applications call for Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award 2021. 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.

Prizes 

The winner of DAAYTA 2021 shall, subject to the Terms & Conditions, receive funding of ₦12,000,000 (twelve million nairas) over a period of one (1) year for the following purposes:

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

Eligibility 

• Candidates must be a citizen of Nigeria; and should be between 18 and 30 years of age.
• Submit their application which must be their original work.
• Have an MVP (minimum viable product) i.e. you have customers.
• Be able to fund his/her/team travel expenses and other associated costs.
• Be available (with co-founders/team where they exist) for the 2-day Pitch Workshop scheduled for February and March 2021, AND the Winning Pitch Event scheduled for March 2021.
• Understand the business of ARM, what we stand for.
• Represent ARM as an Ambassador.

Terms & Conditions here

Useful Links 

• The ARM Group & Subsidiaries
• Previous DAAYTA event videos, pictures, etc.
• TVC Labs and the POEM Framework