2024 Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA)
The 2024 Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) in partnership with TechnoVision (TVC) is excited to announce the commencement of its 2024 Call for Applications, continuing its mission to empower and support young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas that drive positive change.
Established in 2015 by ARM in honor of its founding CEO, Deji Alli, DAAYTA reflects the firm’s dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and nurturing young entrepreneurs. DAAYTA is a youth awards program dedicated to recognizing and fostering the potential of young entrepreneurs who demonstrate intelligence, innovation, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of the people and communities around them. The program aligns with ARM’s vision of building a better future by investing in the next generation of change-makers.
DAAYTA 2024 event will be held physically in Lagos but streamed online. They welcome applications from all parts of Nigeria.
Focus Areas They are looking for great ideas that are related to:
- Agriculture
- Education
- Healthcare
- Housing
- Transportation
“It might catch your attention to investigate”
Prize
- The winner of DAAYTA 2024 will receive funding of ₦12,000,000 (twelve million naira) over one year.
- participation is an entrepreneurial education at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria,
- 5-month acceleration program to develop their venture at a reputable entrepreneurial hub in Lagos.
Eligibility for 2024 DAAYTA
Applicant must:
- Be a citizen of Nigeria
- Be between 18 and 35 years of age
- Submit their application which must be their original work
- Must be a limited liability company duly registered in Nigeria
- Must be running the start-up full-time with undivided attention
- Have an MVP (minimum viable product) I.e. you nave customers
- Be able to fund his/her/team travel expenses and other associated costs if required
- Be available (with co-founders/team where they exist) for the 2 day Pitch Workshop and Final Pitch Event scheduled for April 2024
- Understand the business of ARM what we stand for and
- Be ready to represent ARM as an Ambassador.
Application closes on Tuesday, 16th January, 2024.