The Platform Nigeria is offering a fully sponsored Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) to help you acquire the skills and mentorship to turbocharge your career.
The Platform’s Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) is 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.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the Platform’s YPB, its eligibility requirements, its benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) Summary
- Host: The Platform (Nigeria)
- Category: Internships | Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦150m Grant | Professional Training | Mentorship
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: May 24, 2026
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The Platform Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) Details:
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.
Led by Pastor Poju Oyemade of The Platform Nigeria, the program has, over the last decade, remained steadfast on its mission to produce high-quality young Nigerian professionals for a decade.
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.
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Eligibility Requirements for The Platform YPB 2026
To be considered for the Platform YPB 2026, you must be:
- 20 – 35 years old by June 2026.
- Final year student or graduate from a tertiary institution
- Citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Passionate about solving problems and thriving in Nigeria
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Benefits of Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) 2026
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.
Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) Workstreams
The Young Professionals Bootcamp (YBP) is designed in three tracks to support ambitious change makers on their path.
- Develop essential skills for climbing the corporate ladder and making an impact in established organisations.
- Learn how to build, scale, and sustain innovative ventures that solve real problems in Nigeria and beyond.
- Hone your craft and learn the business of creativity across film, music, design, and the broader creative economy.
How to Apply for Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB), interested and qualified candidates should click the green button below to submit their applications.
Deadline: May 24, 2026
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