The Platform Young Professionals Bootcamp 2026 for young Nigerians (₦150 Million Naira Grant)
About the
Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB)
The Young Professionals Bootcamp is a 3-day in-residence program designed to equip young people with world class practical training, inspire innovation, and accelerate solutions that will ultimately lead to the transformation of Nigeria.
300 candidates will be selected from a pool of numerous applications to go through the intensive professional bootcamp. Candidates also stand a chance of accessing mentorship opportunities and seed funding to scale their entrepreneurial endeavors.
The YPB has remained steadfast on its mission for a decade.
Eligibility Criteria
Here is who we are looking for:
20 – 35 years old by June 2026Final year student or graduate from a tertiary institutionCitizen of the Federal Republic of NigeriaPassionate about solving problems and thriving in NigeriaThe YPB Advantage
Here are some of the reasons why you should apply for the Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB).
Professional Skills
Fellows are exposed to critical skills, tools, and resources they require to thrive in their chosen career, via general training on leadership and curated sessions for entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, and creatives.
Mentorship
Fellows meet, engage and learn directly from the insightful stories and experiences of established industry mentors across business, corporate career and creative industry.
Community & Networking
Fellows connect with one another and nurture rewarding relationships that will accelerate their career trajectory in the short and long term.
Grant Funding and Support
Fellows will get the opportunity to pitch their existing enterprises for a chance to win a seed grant from a fund pool of up to N150 Million, and receive support to scale their ventures.
The Workstreams for Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB).
We’ve designed three tracks to support ambitious change makers on their path.
Corporate Career
Develop essential skills for climbing the corporate ladder and making an impact in established organisations.
Entrepreneurship
Learn how to build, scale, and sustain innovative ventures that solve real problems in Nigeria and beyond.
Creative Industry
Hone your craft and learn the business of creativity across film, music, design, and the broader creative economy.
Participants at the bootcamp can also access up to N150m in grants to support your venture, and help you scale impact.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 24 May 2026
Application Decision: 5-12 June 2026
Bootcamp : 25 -28 June 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to Apply.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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