Africa’s Largest Youth Entrepreneurship Network
Young entrepreneurs, innovators, founders, and changemakers across Nigeria and the diaspora, Build with people who move. Learn, connect, and grow inside a community that actually shows up for you.
Who We Are
Young Entrepreneurs of Nigeria, YEN
The national home for youth enterprise
Founded in 2015, YEN is a private sector youth membership body that inspires and empowers young Nigerians through training, mentorship, access to finance, markets, digital tools, partnerships, and policy advocacy. We are registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission and operate from Lagos with 37 state chapters including the FCT, plus active diaspora chapters in the United Kingdom and the United States.
- Empowerment
- Excellence
- Inclusivity
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Resilience
- Service
Core Pillars
What we stand for
Inspire
Spark belief with real stories and bold ideas We showcase wins and mindsets that help members think bigger and act faster.
Empower
Tools, training, mentors, markets, funding We give members practical support to move from learning to doing.
Connect
Meet the right people in the right rooms We create high quality networking moments that lead to partnerships and deals.
Build
Sustainable businesses that strengthen the economy We help founders scale with structure, discipline, and community.
Why YEN Membership
Get expert training and business development, mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, capital and grant linkages, national and global networking, leadership and advisory pathways.
- Think. Build. Rise Together
- Access to Capacity Building & Mentorship
- Access to Funding & Market
- Digital Tools & Innovation Support
- National Recognition & Networking
Date: 21 to 22 Nov 2025
NYEC2025 – Game Changers: Build, Innovate & Scale
Happening 21 to 22 November 2025 at MUSON Centre in Lagos with hybrid access. Learn from national leaders, meet investors and regulators, and plug into a network built for execution. Register or explore speakers from the event spotlight page.
Why attend
Learn what works from people who have built it, Get real access to investors, regulators, and partners.
At a glance
1,000 in person delegates. 5,000 virtual participants. 20 speakers and panelists. Top 100 Change Makers Gala Night.
Tickets
Virtual, Standard, Gold, VIP, and VVIP options available. Early bird pricing applies. Seats are limited.
BENEFITS
Exclusive Benefits for YEN Members
As a member of YEN, you gain access to capacity building, mentorship, funding opportunities, and exclusive networking with high-net-worth individuals. Enjoy discounted events, business promotion, and media exposure, all designed to enhance your entrepreneurial growth and visibility.
A Voice That Opens Doors
We engage with regulators and ministries so members can formalize faster, access support, and grow within clear rules that help enterprise.
Making it easier to build
We engage with regulators and ministries so members can formalize faster, access support, and grow within clear rules that help enterprise.
Community wherever you are
State chapters across all regions with the FCT, plus active chapters in the United Kingdom and the United States that connect members to markets and partners.
Take The Next Step
Join YEN for ongoing support. Partner to scale our impact. Register for NYEC2025 if you want the biggest stage this year.