ARM Young Talent, Entrepreneurs Award for Nigerians (12M Prize). 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. Building a Generation of Innovators in Nigeria.
The DAAYTA 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 a positive societal impact while generating a financial return.
Similar to the last edition, DAAYTA final event will be held virtually and applications are welcomed from all parts of Nigeria.
APPLICATION CRITERIA for the ARM Young Talent, Entrepreneurs Award for Nigerians (12M Prize)
To be eligible for the award, the applicant must:
Be a citizen of Nigeria
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 if required
Be available (with co-founders/team where they exist) for the 2-day Pitch Workshop and Final Pitch Event scheduled for March & April.
Understand the business of ARM, what we stand for; and
Be ready to represent ARM as an Ambassador
Deadline for Submission: December.
PRIZES for the ARM Young Talent, Entrepreneurs Award for Nigerians (12M Prize)
The winner of DAAYTA shall, subject to the Terms & Conditions, receive funding of ₦12,000,000 (twelve million naira) over a period of one (1) year for the following purposes:
Contribution to working capital;
Participation in an entrepreneurial education programme 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.
Why is ARM running the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award?
The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) programme was inaugurated by ARM in honor of its founding CEO in 2015 to promote lifelong learning by helping young Nigerian graduates and undergraduates bring ideas to life.
The initiative is in line with the Firm’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with the aim of building a generation of change leaders, working together to build a better future.
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 March and April, and the Winning Pitch Event scheduled for April.
Understand the business of ARM, what we stand for; and
Represent ARM as an Ambassador
There focus areas for DAAYTA
ARM is looking for great ideas that are related to Agriculture, Education, Healthcare, Housing, and Transportation, December.
About ARM
Established in 1994 as an asset management firm, Asset & Resource Management Holding Company Limited (ARM) has evolved into one of Nigeria’s most innovative and respected non-bank financial institutions with a focus on Traditional Asset Management and Specialized Funds. ARM is a leading investment management firm that provides a diverse range of asset management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, foundations and charities, high net-worth individuals, and small savers. See ARM NIGERIA
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