What if the future of healthcare in Nigeria was being built by young innovators today? In Ekiti State, the #YoungAfricaInnovates Stage Gating Residency Workshop is spotlighting bold, youth-led solutions to reimagine the future of healthcare. Through a partnership between the

Through #YoungAfricaInnovates, I’ve had the privilege of supporting young Nigerians turning indigenous ideas into scalable solutions—powering inclusion, growth & sustainable progress. #UNDP #MastercardFoundation Happy Independence Day 🇳🇬

Now in the #YoungAfricaInnovates Stage Gating Phase, Maryann Atologbe is making dishwashing safer, for your skin and the planet. Through Machoice Nigeria, she’s tackling toxic chemicals and plastic waste with enzyme-based liquids and refill stations.  #YAI

“As a visually impaired person, I know what it means to feel unseen.”  Casandra Nwokporo is working to make sure other young people living with disabilities are seen, heard and empowered. She’s now in the 2025 #YoungAfricaInnovates Stage Gating phase.    #YAI

Access to clean energy is critical. Ownership? Even more powerful. As part of the 2025 #YoungAfricaInnovates Stage Gating Cohort, Christopher, is helping low-income Nigerian households gain solar access through installment plans, cooperatives & flexible payment models. #YAI

What does innovation mean to you? For our #YoungAfricaInnovates Stage Gating cohort, it’s: - Thinking beyond the ordinary - Solving problems around them - Showcasing bold ideas In this short video, young innovators share their personal definitions of innovation and how

“I lost my mom due to poor access to healthcare. It broke me but it also sparked a mission.” Augusta Okafor is redistributing medical equipment to rural hospitals & connecting them with engineers. She’s one of young innovators in the #YoungAfricaInnovates Stage Gating Phase.

Introducing the 2025 Stage Gating Cohort for the #YoungAfricaInnovates Programme.  ✅ 210 innovators, ✅ 7 states, ✅ 6 sectors.   ✅ Over 4 months, they’ll refine bold ideas with mentorship, technical support & funding. Learn more: https://t.co/N4N71vymBe   #YAI #StageGating

Oluwatoyin is building warehouse solutions that support food logistics, reduce waste & help more families access fresh produce. Now part of the Stage Gating Phase of the #YoungAfricaInnovates Prog, she is receiving mentorship, technical support & funding to scale her innovation.

🇳🇬 #YoungAfricaInnovates: "Losing my mom to poor healthcare access broke me, but it sparked a mission," says Augusta Okafor. Now, she redistributes medical equipment to rural hospitals & connects them with engineers. @UNDPNigeria Follow us for more stories @AfricaHealthRep

The #YoungAfricaInnovates Stage Gating Residency Workshop kicked off in Kwara State, spotlighting bold, youth-led solutions driving growth in the creative economy. Powered by @MastercardFdn in partnership with UNDP, this workshop marks a major milestone in the Young Africa

What do Nigeria’s next-gen innovators hope to achieve through the Young Africa Innovates Programme? → Tools to launch.  → Funding to scale.  → Visibility to thrive.  Watch their hopes in 60 seconds.  #YoungAfricaInnovates #StageGating #InnovationWithoutBarriers

"It’s not every day that you get recognized by @UNDP & @MastercardFdn.” Meet the young innovators shaping a new kind of future; one built on resilience, creativity & belonging. 🎥 Watch their reflections as they begin the #StageGating phase of #YoungAfricaInnovates Programme.

Stage Gating isn’t just a phase; it’s a bold signal. Ayotunde Salau, Head of Solutions Mapping, @UNDP 🇳🇬 shares why the #YoungAfricaInnovates Programme is changing who gets to innovate in Nigeria. 🎥 Watch this powerful explainer ⬇️

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We are building momentum at every level to uncover atypical innovators for #YAI; those already making change and those with powerful ideas ready to be unleashed. Leaving No Stone Unturned. #AspireInnovate #CommunityOutreach #InnovationEverywhere #YoungAfricaInnovates

improve community health outcomes. #ThinkInnovation #YoungAfricaInnovates #Bootcamp #HealthcareInnovation #Ekiti

Together, we're creating an environment where ideas & initiatives are championed. #AspireInnovate #StakeholderEngagement #YoungAfricaInnovates

Sharing My Journey at the #YoungAfricaInnovates Boot Camp : I was privileged to be selected as part of Cohort 2 of the Youth Africa Innovates Programme boot camp in Lagos, organized by the @MastercardFdn in collaboration with @UNDPNigeria . @SirJarus @maclatunji

As part of our stakeholder engagement in the Savannah Region under the #YoungAfricaInnovates programme, the iValley team had the honour of meeting with key traditional rulers and leaders. 1/3