🚀 YandyTech Innovation Fund (YIF) 2026 – ₦1 Million Funding for Women-Led Businesses | Apply Now
Applications are now open for the YandyTech Innovation Fund (YIF) 2026, a business acceleration programme designed to support women-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Northern Nigeria.
The programme provides funding, mentorship, business acceleration, and technology support to help women entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses and expand their market reach.
📌 Programme Details
- Programme Name: YandyTech Innovation Fund (YIF) 2026
- Organized By: YandyTech
- Location: Northern Nigeria (19 States)
- Programme Type: Business Acceleration & Grant
- Funding Pool: ₦1,000,000
- Target Group: Women Entrepreneurs (18–35 years)
💰 Funding & Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
🥇 1st Place: ₦500,000
🥈 2nd Place: ₦300,000
🥉 3rd Place: ₦200,000
In addition, all selected participants will receive:
✅ Four-Month Business Acceleration Programme
✅ Expert Mentorship
✅ Business Advisory Support
✅ Access to Digital & AI Tools
✅ Partner-Supported Resources
✅ Networking Opportunities
✅ Exposure to Investors and Future Funding Opportunities
✅ Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be women aged 18–35 years.
- Own and actively manage an MSME.
- Be based in any of the 19 Northern States of Nigeria.
- Already use technology in their business or be willing to adopt digital and AI tools to grow their business.
📝 Programme Journey
The programme includes:
- Online Application
- Business Screening & Evaluation
- Selection of 15 Businesses
- Four-Month Virtual Acceleration Programme
- Virtual Pitch Competition
- Live Pitch at the YandyTech Community Festival
- Funding Awards for the Top 3 Businesses
📄 Required Information
Applicants should be prepared to provide:
- Personal Information
- Business Details
- Description of Business Activities
- Information about Technology Use
- Growth Plans
- Other supporting information requested during the application process
🌐 Official Application Portal
👉 Apply Here
⚠️ Important Notice
- Application is FREE.
- Only women-led businesses located in Northern Nigeria are eligible.
- Ensure all information submitted is accurate.
- Apply only through the official YandyTech Innovation Fund portal.
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