Celebrating Young Founders

Sharing stories of amazing youth founders who are below 25 years of age, working hard and making a positive impact in their communities.

What we provide

Recognition and Awards

We find and celebrate impressive young people. Winning an award can make them feel more confident, motivated, and accomplished.

Networking Opportunities

We help our candidates meet people who are similar to them, mentors, and influential people in their field. This makes it easier for them to find new job prospects and advance in their career.

Mentorship and Guidance

We have programs where successful people teach and guide young award winners to help them grow. They give advice to make them even better.

Who we have worked with

What makes us different

Shelle Fathia Toyosi

Beyond Awards

We provide continuous mentorship, fundung access, and visibility to help young founders grow.

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Community-Driven

Founders join a powerful network of changemakers and business leaders across Africa.

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Sustainable Impact

We don’t just celebrate success – we nurture it through longterm support and collaboration

Our Impact

2000+

Young Founders Recognized: celebrating founders under 25 making waves across Nigeria’s industries

225+

Businesses Supported: through mentorship, funding access, and visibility opportunities.

9+

Years of Empowerment: a decade of building the next generation of African business leaders.

25+

Industries Represented: from tech and fashion to agriculture, health, and creative sectors.

Why Choose Us

Supporting Young Founders to Thrive

We exist recognize and celebrate young founders under 25, inspiring them to build sustainable businesses that create jobs and drive Africa’s economic growtth.

We provide visibility, mentorship, funding access, and growth opportunities to help young founders scale their ventures and make lasting social and economic impact.

Do you want to learn more?

IMPACT

Look at everything we have accomplished.

NOMINATE

Know a successful business starter for an award?

PARTNER

We want you to work together with us.

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