Applications are now open for the Lagos State EkoAI Academy 2026, a free artificial intelligence training programme designed to equip 10,000 young Lagosians with practical AI skills for employment, career development, entrepreneurship and business growth.
The programme is an initiative of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), delivered through Lagos Innovates in partnership with InnoPower. It is designed for people who want to understand and use AI in practical situations without needing to learn programming or have previous technology experience.
Participants will learn how to use existing AI tools to improve productivity, prepare for jobs, develop businesses and handle everyday professional tasks.
EkoAI Academy Training Tracks
Applicants can choose between two training tracks based on their career or business goals.
1. Job Seeker Track
The Job Seeker Track is designed for people who want to use artificial intelligence to improve their employability and career prospects.
Participants will learn how to use AI for:
- Improving job applications
- Preparing professional documents
- Preparing for interviews
- Improving workplace productivity
- Developing digital capabilities
- Using AI effectively in professional environments
This track may be particularly useful for job seekers, students, recent graduates and employees who want to improve their digital skills.
2. Entrepreneurship Track
The Entrepreneurship Track is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners who want to use AI to start, manage or grow a business.
Training areas include:
- Business planning
- Customer research
- Marketing
- Content creation
- Business communication
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Business growth
Applicants will select their preferred track during enrolment.
What Will Participants Learn?
A major focus of the EkoAI Academy is prompt engineering.
Participants will learn how to communicate effectively with AI tools using everyday language so that they can obtain more useful results for work, business and other practical activities.
The programme focuses on practical applications rather than programming.
You therefore do not need coding experience to participate.
The official programme information specifically states that no prior technology experience is required.
Benefits of the EkoAI Academy 2026
Successful participants will receive:
- Free AI skills training
- Practical AI skills for work and business
- Prompt engineering training
- Community-based training
- Training delivered by Certified Trainers
- An EkoAI Academy certificate
- Practical knowledge that can be applied immediately
- AI skills for job applications and interview preparation
- AI skills for business planning, marketing and operations
- Exposure to practical applications of artificial intelligence
- A pathway into the wider Lagos Innovates and LSETF ecosystem of opportunities
There are no programme fees for learners.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the EkoAI Academy as a learner, applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 40 years old
- Be a resident of Lagos State
- Have at least an SSCE
- Have access to a smartphone or computer
- Have internet access
No Coding Experience Required
Applicants do not need:
- Coding experience
- Previous technology experience
- An artificial intelligence background
- A computer science background
- A university degree
The programme is designed to start at a non-technical level, making it suitable for beginners.
Who Can Apply?
The EkoAI Academy is suitable for a wide range of people, including:
- Job seekers
- Students
- Recent graduates
- Employees
- Entrepreneurs
- Small business owners
- Aspiring entrepreneurs
- Freelancers
- Young people interested in artificial intelligence
- Anyone who wants to develop practical AI skills
Whether you want to use AI to improve your CV and job applications or to market and manage your business, you can select the track that best matches your goals.
EkoAI Academy 2026 Application Deadline
No official application deadline has been published on the EkoAI Academy website at the time of writing.
However, registration is currently open, and interested applicants are encouraged to enrol through the official portal rather than waiting until later.
How to Apply for Lagos State EkoAI Academy 2026
Eligible applicants can register online through the official EkoAI Academy portal.
Application Steps
- Visit the official EkoAI Academy application portal.
- Select Enrol Now.
- Complete the registration form.
- Provide your personal and eligibility information.
- Select your preferred training track.
- Submit your application.
- Follow further instructions from the programme team regarding training and participation.
The Lagos State EkoAI Academy 2026 provides an opportunity for young Lagosians to develop practical artificial intelligence skills without paying tuition or having a programming background.
With 10,000 learners targeted, 100 Certified Trainers and separate pathways for job seekers and entrepreneurs, the programme is designed to help participants apply AI to real-world career and business challenges.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, consider applying early because the programme has a defined learner capacity.
Apply now through the official EkoAI Academy portal
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