The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy opened applications for the 3MTT Delivery Network on November 11, 2026, earmarking approximately ₦4 billion to support Cohort 5 and 6 training.
Results-Based Financing Model
The 3 Million Technical Talent programme introduced a results-based financing model for Cohort 5, tying funding directly to verified results and market demand. According to the ministry, Cohort 5 is supported by the European Union and Denmark through the GIZ Digital Transformation Center Nigeria, HAUS, and ESTDEV, alongside a grant from the MacArthur Foundation through Blue Sapphire Hub.
Accepted applicants join as Enabled Delivery Partners or Funded Delivery Partners. Funded Delivery Partners can train fellows specifically for verified roles within their own organizations or client placements.
Application Details and Targets
Applications for Cohort 5 funding close at 23:59 WAT on Monday, November 30, 2026. The ministry noted that since 2023, more than 1.8 million Nigerians have registered on the 3MTT platform, with 179,000 Fellows trained across four cohorts and the DeepTech programme.
Key facts and where they come from
- The ministry earmarked about ₦4 billion to support verified outcomes in Cohort 5 and 6.
with about ₦4 billion currently earmarked to support verified outcomes in Cohort 5 and 6.
- Cohort 5 funding comes from the European Union, Denmark through GIZ Digital Transformation Center Nigeria, HAUS, ESTDEV, and the MacArthur Foundation.
Cohort 5 is funded by the European Union and Denmark through the GIZ Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Nigeria, HAUS and ESTDEV, alongside a grant from the MacArthur Foundation through Blue Sapphire Hub.
