CALL FOR EXPERTS AT YOUNG AFRICA INNOVATES
CALL FOR EXPERTS AT YOUNG AFRICA INNOVATES
Opportunity: Support Cohort 2 Innovators to Build, Test and Scale Their Businesses
Young Africa Innovates is inviting experienced professionals to express their interest in supporting Cohort 2 innovators across Nigeria.
The programme seeks experts who can share practical knowledge, provide guidance and help young innovators transform promising ideas into sustainable businesses that address real community needs.
THREE EXPERT CATEGORIES ARE AVAILABLE
- FACILITATOR
Expected Engagement: 2 months
Facilitators will lead practical learning sessions and workshops to help innovators develop, test and improve their solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Guiding innovators through human-centred design and community user research.
Facilitating rapid prototyping and minimum viable product testing.
Simplifying business concepts and tools for different learners.
Adapting sessions to local languages and accessibility needs.
Helping innovators connect their solutions to market opportunities and commercial viability.
Supporting innovators to produce practical business outputs beyond workshop participation.
- MENTOR
Expected Engagement: Staggered over 8 months
Mentors will provide personalised and ongoing guidance to help innovators navigate the challenges of building and growing their ventures.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing strategic advice, encouragement and industry insights.
Helping founders remain focused, accountable and resilient.
Breaking incubation requirements into manageable weekly actions.
Tracking progress and supporting problem-solving.
Helping innovators document deliverables and prepare for progression to the next stage and subsequent financial tranches.
- INDUSTRY EXPERT
Expected Engagement: Staggered over 8 months
Industry Experts will provide specialised guidance to address critical gaps in innovators’ businesses.
Their support will help innovators strengthen their ventures in areas such as technical development, regulatory compliance, financial management and other relevant industry-specific needs.
The goal is to help first-time entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, respond to genuine community demands, create jobs and contribute to economic growth in their states.
WHO SHOULD EXPRESS INTEREST?
This opportunity is suitable for experienced professionals with relevant subject matter expertise, practical industry knowledge and the capacity to support entrepreneurs.
Professionals should consider the category that best matches their expertise, availability and ability to deliver meaningful support to innovators.
HOW TO EXPRESS INTEREST
Interested experts should complete the expression of interest form through the official Young Africa Innovates website:
The form allows applicants to save their progress and return later. Nothing is submitted until the applicant confirms submission.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The facilitator engagement is expected to last 2 months, while the mentor and industry expert engagements are staggered over 8 months.
The announcement does not specify an application deadline, so interested professionals should consult the official application page for current details.
