Tech Women Fest 2026: Apply for Laptop Initiative
Applications are now open for the Tech Women Fest Laptop Initiative 2026, a programme designed to support young women in Nigeria with access to technology and digital opportunities.
The initiative seeks to help eligible women overcome one of the major barriers to participating in the digital economy: limited access to personal computing devices.
About the Initiative
The Tech Women Fest Laptop Initiative is focused on empowering young Nigerian women with the tools they need to develop digital skills, pursue technology-related opportunities and improve their career prospects.
Selected beneficiaries are expected to receive laptops that can support activities such as digital learning, professional development, entrepreneurship, remote work and participation in technology programmes.
Who Can Apply?
The initiative is targeted at young women living in Nigeria who demonstrate a genuine need for a laptop and are interested in building their capacity in technology and the digital economy.
Applicants may include women who are:
- Students or recent graduates;
- Early-career professionals;
- Aspiring entrepreneurs;
- Freelancers or remote workers;
- Digital creators;
- Young women learning technology or digital skills; and
- Women seeking to improve their employment opportunities through digital skills.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants are generally expected to:
- Be a young woman residing in Nigeria;
- Demonstrate a genuine need for a laptop;
- Have a clear interest in technology, digital skills or entrepreneurship;
- Be willing to use the device for educational, professional or entrepreneurial development; and
- Provide accurate information during the application process.
Applicants should carefully review the official programme guidelines for the complete eligibility criteria before submitting their applications.
What Selected Beneficiaries Stand to Gain
Successful applicants will have access to a laptop that can help them:
- Learn and practise digital skills;
- Access online courses and educational resources;
- Develop technology-based projects;
- Build businesses and freelance careers;
- Apply for jobs and remote opportunities; and
- Participate more effectively in the digital economy.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the Tech Women Fest Laptop Initiative 2026 application form through the official application channel and provide all requested information before the deadline.
Applicants are advised to ensure that their details are accurate and to avoid submitting multiple applications where the guidelines prohibit it.
Application Deadline: Check the official application page for the current deadline.
Application Link: Applicants should use the official Tech Women Fest application platform to submit their applications.
Why You Should Apply
For young women who have the skills, ambition and determination to pursue digital opportunities but lack access to a personal computer, the initiative could provide an important stepping stone.
A laptop can open the door to online learning, remote employment, entrepreneurship, digital creativity and participation in Nigeria’s growing technology ecosystem.
Young women who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply and take advantage of the opportunity.
