# Curriculum Development Partner firm to undertake activities for YAI (Cohort 2)

> This tender closed on 2026-08-05.

- **Reference:** UNDP-NGA-01472
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-NGA - NIGERIA](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-nga-nigeria.md)
- **Type:** RFP - Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-07-22
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-05 11:00 WAT
- **Sectors:** [Education services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/P85.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Curriculum development services for the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Cohort 2 programme in Nigeria**. UNDP Nigeria invites a Curriculum Development Partner firm to design and develop curricula and learning materials for the six-state rollout (Abia, Plateau, Taraba, Niger, Katsina, Cross River) of the 2026 Cohort 2 YAI programme, which is sector-agnostic.

#### Requirements
- Detailed qualifications, compliance criteria, and pre-qualifications will be provided in the bid documents on the UNDP Quantum portal.
- Scope includes developing curricula and related materials for a multi-state youth-innovation program.
- Bidders should review the bid documents for deliverables, timelines, and UNDP procurement requirements.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 2026-08-05 10:00.
- Documents to obtain: Bid documents available on the UNDP Quantum portal.
- Submission method: Details in the bid documents; contact procurement.ng@undp.org for queries.
- Where to obtain bid documents: UNDP Quantum portal.

## Description

Curriculum Development Partner firm to undertake activities for YAI (Cohort 2)

Engagement of a Curriculum Development Partner firm to undertake activities for the second cohort of the Young Africa Innovates programme

Nigeria, with its vibrant and diverse population, stands at a pivotal juncture in its developmental journey. With approximately 60% of its population under the age of 25, Nigeria is home to a significant youth demographic, poised to drive the nation's future. This demographic dividend presents both challenges and opportunities. By 2050, it's projected that Nigeria will be one of the most populous countries in the world, emphasizing the urgency to harness this youthful energy productively. Challenges exist in ensuring that this growing youth population in Nigeria finds dignified and meaningful work. Whilst opportunities remain in tapping into the innovative spirit of Nigerians who have the capacity and intent to solve local problems, whilst creating pathways of economic prosperity and employment the nation.

Recognizing this, the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme (2023–2025) is a strategic partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mastercard Foundation aimed at catalysing youth-led innovations to drive socio-economic development and employment creation across Nigeria.

The Young Africa Innovates (YAI) programme is committed to democratizing access to support for atypical actors including persons from marginalized communities, young women and persons with disabilities. Insights from Cohort 1 have catalyzed a shift toward a more agile, co-creative ecosystem, moving beyond the traditional incubator model to driving impact at scale. This requires an environment that adaptively aligns with the unique needs of the atypical innovator, ensuring that barriers to entry are dismantled rather than bypassed.

The Cohort 2 (2026) will be implemented across six states representing the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria: Abia, Plateau, Taraba, Niger, Katsina, and Cross River. The programme is sector-agnostic ...

Documents available on UNDP Quantum portal: https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-NGA-01472

## Published on

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