Celebrating Young Entrepreneurs
Sharing stories of amazing youth entrepreneurs who are below 25 years of age, working hard and making a positive impact in their communities.
Who we have worked with
Connecting young people across diverse sectors
Nigeria’s 25under25 awards provide fellows with a stipend, access to finance, 12-month incubation, one-on-one leadership coaching, and access to a diverse network of technical advisors, mentors, and potential investors for young entrepreneurs. Nigeria’s under-25 Incubator program equips early-stage entrepreneurs with the support they need to transform audacious ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures.
8+
years in existence
2k
people have participated
87%
said the program was worth their time.
What we provide
Recognition and Awards
We find and celebrate impressive young people. Winning an award can make them feel more confident, motivated, and accomplished.
Networking Opportunities
We help our candidates meet people who are similar to them, mentors, and influential people in their field. This makes it easier for them to find new job prospects and advance in their career.
Mentorship and Guidance
We have programs where successful people teach and guide young award winners to help them grow. They give advice to make them even better.
Training and Workshops
We organize workshops and training sessions for young people to help them become better leaders, develop their personal skills, and improve their professional abilities.
About the 25under25 Awards
Testimony Ipaye’s Journey in Ankara Craft
Thank you very much! I first learned about Ankara crafts when I was 15. I had just finished secondary school.
The Emoji Brand’s Unique Custom Collections
The brand started from my love for art and the idea of speaking or let me say communicating through clothing.
Resources
25 INCUBATION PROGRAM
Knowledge
Our approach involves enlisting proficient facilitators in each domain, ensuring the delivery of a comprehensible curriculum.
25 INCUBATION PROGRAM
The Community
This community will gain access to educational avenues such as leadership sessions and interactions with industry luminaries.
25 INCUBATION PROGRAM
Finance
We facilitate an opportunity for entrepreneurs to present their projects and vie for grants, low to zero-interest loans.