2026 Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP) 2.0 by Delta State Government
The Delta State Government has announced the call for applications for the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP) 2.0 for young Nigerians.
The Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Development designed to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment among students of state-owned tertiary institutions.
The Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP) seeks to train and set up eligible undergraduates with exceptional entrepreneurial drive.
Overview
- Type: Training
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Sponsored by: Delta State Government
- Perks: Access to Funding, Entrepreneurship Training, Business Mentorship
- Deadline: Not Specified
Criteria for the 2026 Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme
- Be students of Delta State-owned universities, including the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Delta State University (DELSU), Southern Delta University (SDU), and Dennis Osadebay University (DOU).
- Be of Delta State origin,
- Be between 18 and 35 years of age,
- Be in the 200 Level, 300 Level, or their penultimate year.
- Possess a minimum CGPA of 2.5 is required, alongside an innovative and bankable business idea.
Benefits of the 2026 Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme
- The Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP) 2.0 is designed to identify, nurture, and support students with innovative and bankable business ideas, while equipping them with the skills and resources required to become successful entrepreneurs and job creators.
- The need for the scheme is that it would help bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world enterprise, while preparing young people for self-reliance.
- TEP is structured to give students practical exposure to entrepreneurship, access to funding, and mentorship that can turn ideas into sustainable businesses.
- The programme is also expected to contribute to economic growth in Delta State by encouraging students to become employers of labour rather than job seekers.
- Participants would benefit from training, access to resources, and opportunities that support innovation across different sectors.
Important Note
- You are required to upload a recent passport photograph, admission letter, birth certificate, Local Government of Origin certificate, and a business plan proposal.
- All submissions would be thoroughly screened, and only applicants who meet the criteria and provide valid documentation will be considered.