Programmes
Our Programmes
We run practical training courses, fellowships, and national talent initiatives designed to help people in Jigawa build skills and find opportunities.
Digital Skills Academy
Digital Skills Academy - Software Engineering Diploma
OPEN
HYBRID•Dutse Digital Hub
Digital Skills Academy - Software Engineering Diploma
9-month intensive diploma covering foundational coding, modern web frameworks, database administration, and team delivery.
Deadline30 Nov 2026
National Initiative
Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Jigawa Cohort
ONGOING
PHYSICAL•Multiple LGA Hubs across Jigawa
Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Jigawa Cohort
Strategic in-state training co-delivered with NITDA and FMCIDE to build practical digital skills for youth across all 27 LGAs.
Deadline31 Dec 2026
Civic Technology
Civic Tech & Open Government Innovation Fellowship
UPCOMING
HYBRID•Dutse & Virtual
Civic Tech & Open Government Innovation Fellowship
6-month applied fellowship pairing local researchers and technologists with state ministries to build civic transparency tools.
Deadline15 Dec 2026
Innovation Lab
AgriTech & Climate Resilience Innovation Sprint
OPEN
HYBRID•Hadejia & Dutse
AgriTech & Climate Resilience Innovation Sprint
Intensive 8-week acceleration sprint for innovators designing digital tools for farmers and water management across Jigawa.
Deadline10 Dec 2026
Certificate Verification: Startup Jigawa issues verified certificates for all completed training programmes. Employers and partner organisations can verify a certificate by emailing verification@startupjigawa.com.