Delta State Government Opens Registration for Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP)

The Delta State Government has announced the official commencement of registration for the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP), aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment among students of state-owned tertiary institutions.

Registration for the 2026 programme opens on Monday, 2nd February, and interested students are required to apply online via the official portal: www.tepapplication.com.

The TEP initiative seeks to identify, nurture, and support students with innovative and bankable business ideas, equipping them with the skills, mentorship, and resources necessary to become successful entrepreneurs and job creators.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a student of a Delta State-owned tertiary institution:
  • University of Delta (UNIDEL)
  • Delta State University (DELSU)
  • Southern Delta University (SDU)
  • Dennis Osadebay University (DOU)
• Must be of Delta State origin
• Age between 18 and 35 years
• Must be in 200 Level, 300 Level, or Penultimate Year
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5
• Must possess an innovative and bankable business idea

Required Documents:
Applicants are required to upload:

• Recent passport photograph
• Admission letter
• Birth certificate
• Local Government of Origin certificate
• Business plan proposal

All submissions will be carefully screened to verify eligibility.

The Delta State Government encourages qualified students to leverage this opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills and contribute to the state’s economic growth. For further information, applicants are advised to check the portal regularly or contact 09134120144 (message only).

Barr. ThankGod Trakiriowei
Commissioner for Youth Development
For: Delta State Government

Credit: Delta State Ministry of Youth Development