Mastercard Foundation Youth in Work Innovative Challenge (With up to ₦2Million in Grant)

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About Mastercard Foundation Youth in Work Innovative Challenge

The Youth in Work (YiW) Project, implemented by Self Help Africa, with support from World Food Programme in partnership with Mastercard Foundation aims to strengthen livelihoods, create employment opportunities, and enhance the resilience of young women and men in Kano State. The Innovative Challenge is a strategic initiative to identify, nurture, and support exceptional young innovators (aged 18–35) who are developing practical, creative solutions to address challenges in the agricultural value chains of millet, groundnut, soybean, sorghum, and horticulture.

• Sponsor Organisation: Mastercard Foundation

Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Youth in Work Innovative Challenge

• ₦1–2 Million grant support
• Technical mentorship from experts
• Business development support
• Recognition and visibility for innovations
• Opportunities for seed funding and market linkages

Mastercard Foundation Youth in Work Innovative Challenge Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be residents of Sokoto State
• Be young innovators aged 18–35 years
• Have practical, creative, and scalable solutions in eligible agricultural value chains

Application Date and Process

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