MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program 2026 for Nigerian female entrepreneurs

Applications are now open for the 2026 MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program. The Y’ellopreneur initiative seeks to contribute to the reduction of women unemployment and advance women development in ‘Entrepreneurship’ through capacity building and access to capital.

In phases 1 and 2 of this initiative, a total of 5,754 Female Entrepreneurs were trained in Entrepreneurship Skills, and 122 of these entrepreneurs received equipment loan totaling over N301 million. In the third phase, the MTN Foundation is collaborating with the Bank of Industry Limited to implement a Matching Fund Model of N1Bn (One Billion Naira Only).

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a female entrepreneur in Nigeria
• Must own a business that has been operating for at least 2 years
• Business should fall within sectors like:
  • Agriculture / Processing
  • Manufacturing
  • ICT / Digital services
  • Waste management / Circular economy
• Preference for businesses using locally sourced raw materials

Benefits

• Training for selected participants
• Access to:
  • Equipment loans (up to ?2M – ?3M)
  • Grants (after loan repayment)
• Business advisory + mentorship support

Program Structure

1. Entrepreneurial Training (for ~1000 women)
2. Business Plan Development
3. Selection of top candidates
4. Funding (loan + grant support)
5. Ongoing advisory support

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program

Application Deadline: April 20, 2026