The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer/Information Exchange (PICTT), has launched the Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-Her) initiative to empower young female engineers across the country.
This programme was established following a bilateral agreement between the Nigerian government and the Czech Republic, aimed at promoting the adoption and deployment of technological solutions across various sectors of the Nigerian economy.
DELT-Her is designed to address gender imbalance in the engineering field by creating opportunities for women to develop innovative engineering ideas. These ideas will be supported, mentored, and nurtured into viable startup companies.
Objectives
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To sponsor innovative ideas from young female engineers, addressing gender imbalance in the profession.
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To foster a more inclusive and diverse engineering landscape in Nigeria.
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To build a collaborative network of stakeholders—including tertiary institutions, businesses, and industry leaders—that supports and empowers women in engineering.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Applicants must be Nigerian females between the ages of 23 and 45.
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Must hold a minimum of a first degree in engineering or a related field.
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Must have a well-developed proposal featuring innovative engineering ideas, along with a team ready for implementation. To qualify for funding, each team must be composed of at least 60% female members.
How to Apply:
Submit your proposal and application details here by July 31, 2025 latest.
The Nigerian government, through the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer/Information Exchange, has launched the DELT-Her initiative to empower young female engineers. This program, formed from a bilateral agreement with the Czech Republic, aims to promote technological solutions across Nigeria's economic sectors. DELT-Her targets gender imbalance in engineering by supporting women to develop their innovations into startups.
The initiative's objectives include sponsoring female engineers' ideas, fostering a diverse engineering environment, and creating a supportive network involving academia, businesses, and industry leaders. Eligibility criteria require participants to be Nigerian females aged between 23 and 45 with at least a first degree in engineering or related fields. Proposals must be innovative, and for funding, teams should have at least 60% female members. Applications, with proposals, must be submitted by July 31, 2025.
