The Platform Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) 2026 For Nigerian Youths (Up To N150 Million Fund Pool)

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Applications are open The Platform Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) 2026. The Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) is an intensive in-residence leadership and enterprise program designed to equip high performing young professionals with critical skills and mentorship to inspire innovation, drive success in the marketplace, and transform the Nigerian economy.

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.

The Platform Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) Benefits

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.

Program Tracks

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.