What Cohort 1 Built
Seven states, 5,000 innovators onboarded, 2,500 solutions through Bootcamp, 300 ventures incubated. Explore the Stage Gating and Bootcamp story from each state below.
Ekiti State
Ekiti innovators moved through Stage Gating, refining early-stage ideas with mentor feedback before advancing into hands-on Bootcamp residency work.
Photos & video from Ekiti State
Kwara State
In Kwara, Cohort 1 innovators tested and validated their solutions during Stage Gating, then built out prototypes and business models through the Bootcamp residency.
Photos & video from Kwara State
Lagos State
Lagos hosted a Stage Gating Residency where young innovators refined their ideas in an intensive, hands-on environment alongside mentors and peers.
Photos & video from Lagos State
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom innovators took part in a dedicated Bootcamp residency, sharpening their ventures with structured coaching and peer learning.
Photos & video from Akwa Ibom State
Anambra State
Anambra innovators went through Stage Gating and Bootcamp residency sessions, building grassroots solutions with support from local mentors.
Photos & video from Anambra State
Borno State
Borno innovators completed Stage Gating and Bootcamp residency activities, strengthening their ventures despite a challenging operating environment.
Photos from Borno State
Kaduna State
Kaduna hosted a Young Africa Innovates Bootcamp, where innovators worked intensively on refining and testing their solutions.
Photos & video from Kaduna State
Cohort 2 applications are open
Ready to build your own story? Apply to Young Africa Innovates Cohort 2 today.