Applications are now open for the North-East Youth Investment and Innovation Summit (1st Edition), a regional platform designed to unlock opportunities, drive innovation, and empower young people in Nigeria’s North-East for sustainable economic growth.
The summit brings together youth entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem builders to connect ideas with capital, skills, and real market opportunities. It focuses on high-impact sectors including agribusiness, innovation, and sustainable enterprise development, with the goal of turning youth-led ideas into viable, investment-ready solutions.
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Why this matters
The North East holds enormous untapped youth potential despite facing economic and structural challenges. This summit is creating a bridge between young people and the resources they need to build scalable businesses, attract investment, create jobs, and contribute meaningfully to regional and national development. It is also a chance for participants to gain visibility, build networks, and access mentorship that can accelerate their growth.
Eligibility
Applications are open to:
• Young people and youth-led startups from the North East and other parts of Nigeria
• Entrepreneurs, innovators, and agribusiness founders with scalable ideas or existing ventures
• Students, early-stage founders, and growth-stage entrepreneurs interested in investment and innovation
• Individuals passionate about agriculture, technology, sustainability, and economic development
Benefits of participating
• Exposure to investors, industry leaders, and development partners
• Access to mentorship, capacity-building, and innovation support
• Opportunities for partnerships, funding, and business growth
• Practical insights on building sustainable, investment-ready ventures
• Networking with like-minded youth and ecosystem stakeholders
Apply here: Scan the QR code on the image to access the application link.
