How It Works
The full YSI journey, from the national call for applications through virtual coursework and the zonal bootcamp to graduation and the alumni community.
The Programme Journey
Six stages take a participant from application to alumnus. Every stage is run in each of Nigeria's six geopolitical zones.
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Nationwide portal launch
Call for Application
Applications open to students, corps members and young innovators in all six geopolitical zones.
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Verification & track selection
Registration & Screening
You register, upload supporting credentials, choose a specialised track and complete the pre-programme assessment.
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Coursework & quizzes
3-Week Virtual Learning
Compulsory general courses plus your track introduction, delivered online with assignments and quizzes.
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Zonal hands-on labs
3-Day Physical Bootcamp
Shortlisted participants travel to their zonal host city for practical labs, mentoring and the innovation challenge.
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Official accreditation
Graduation & Certificates
Successful participants graduate and receive a QR-verifiable certificate of completion.
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Alumni & mentorship
Post-Programme Community
Alumni keep portal access and join mentorship circles, the opportunity desk and seed-grant pathways.
Delivery Model
From initial baseline vetting and online coursework to physical workspace challenges and alumni networks.
Virtual Engagement
Structured coursework with assignments and quizzes released 3x per week. Only participants meeting the virtual engagement scores proceed to travel for the physical event.
- Pre-Programme Baseline Quiz
- Compulsory General Coursework
- Core Tracks Virtual Introduction
Physical Engagement
Three days of intensive workspaces held across all six zones. Focuses on practical lab exercises, core track project building, judge scorecards, and graduations.
- Hands-on Practical Lab Exercises
- Direct Industry Mentor Matchings
- Innovation Challenge Pitching
Post-Programme Community
Alumni transition into structured WhatsApp/Telegram digital circles for continuous mentoring, startup seed grants, and jobs mapping lists.
- Retention of Dashboard Access
- Matched Mentor pairs support
- Opportunity Desk Placements
Using the Portal
What you actually do inside your account at each stage of the journey above.
Create Your Account
Register with your real name, contact phone, and email address. You will be automatically assigned the Applicant role to start your workspace portal access.
Complete Your Multi-Step Form
Fill out your personal information, state of residence, and highest education qualification. Attach supporting credentials (NYSC Call-up files or local school certificate copies).
Begin Trainee LMS Academy
Once approved, you are promoted to Active Participant. Log in to access lectures, watch videos, answer weekly quizzes, and write assignments.
Graduation & Opportunities
Earn your unique QR-code verified certificate. Browse job listings on the opportunity desk, and connect with peer groups via the alumni discussion forum.
Ready to start your journey?
Applications run through this portal. Check the eligibility criteria, then create your account.