YouWin is real, I have the privilege to know some beneficiaries who had no links within government. If you have a good business plan, idea; I urge you to give it a try.

YouWiN – Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria – is an innovative business plan competition, by the federal government of Nigeria, aimed at job creation by encouraging and supporting aspiring entrepreneurial youth in Nigeria to develop and execute business ideas.

The first round of the competition was awarded in 2011 with 1200 successful businesses.

The 2013 YouWIN Business competition (third edition) will be launch by the president, within the month of August, for both men and women entrepreneurs in Nigeria between ages 18 and 40.

Step 1: See Who is Eligible to Apply
To be eligible for the Business Plan Competition you must satisfy the following criteria

You must be a proven citizen of Nigeria no older than 40 years (proof of identity: International passport/Drivers License/National ID/Voters card required)
You must have a post-secondary school qualification
Your proposed business venture must be within the national borders of Nigeria, and with the intention of employing Nigerian citizens.
Your proposed venture must not entail the production or distribution of weapons, alcoholic beverages, tobacco or/and gambling, or any activities in contradiction with the Nigerian constitution
You must prepare an innovative business concept summary
You must choose to participate in one award pool. There are 6 regional pools on the basis of geo-political zone as identified by market in which you want to do business.

Step 2: See How to Apply http://knowbase.appswheel.com/youwin-2013-application-for-youwin-business-competition/