Who can apply to TIA?

Young Nigerians aged 13 to 22. TIC alumni are given priority when places are allocated, so entering TIC first is the strongest path in.

Is TIA free to attend?

Yes. There is no fee to apply or to attend the programme.

How many sessions are there?

Six Saturday sessions, each building on the last. Every session has a specific output, not just discussion, but something you make or test.

Is it in person or online?

TIA runs fully online. Sessions are held virtually, which means participants join from anywhere in the world, Lagos, Kano, London, Atlanta, wherever you are. The graduation ceremony is also online.

Do I need prior experience or an existing idea?

No prior experience is required. You do need curiosity and the commitment to show up. Ideas are developed during the programme, you do not need to arrive with a finished concept.

What do I get when I complete the programme?

A certificate of completion, a graduation ceremony, and a body of work you built across the cohort. Alumni also receive ongoing access to the ATTP community and opportunities.

Programmes

Teen Innovators Accelerator.

A six-week build accelerator for young builders aged 13 to 22. Teams of two or three take a real brief from a real client, ship a working version by week 3, put money through it by week 4, and defend the whole record at a public dissection. The top teams are paid. Attendance is completely free.

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Who can apply to TIA?: Young Nigerians aged 13 to 22. TIC alumni are given priority when places are allocated, so entering TIC first is the strongest path in.
Is TIA free to attend?: Yes. There is no fee to apply or to attend the programme.
How many sessions are there?: Six Saturday sessions, each building on the last. Every session has a specific output, not just discussion, but something you make or test.
Is it in person or online?: TIA runs fully online. Sessions are held virtually, which means participants join from anywhere in the world, Lagos, Kano, London, Atlanta, wherever you are. The graduation ceremony is also online.
Do I need prior experience or an existing idea?: No prior experience is required. You do need curiosity and the commitment to show up. Ideas are developed during the programme, you do not need to arrive with a finished concept.
What do I get when I complete the programme?: A certificate of completion, a graduation ceremony, and a body of work you built across the cohort. Alumni also receive ongoing access to the ATTP community and opportunities.