Loverboyakin’s new venture, Take the Risk, has announced the launch of applications for the second cohort of its flagship entrepreneurship fellowship, created to identify, equip, and elevate bold innovators committed to solving real economic and social challenges.
The first edition of the program supported 1,121 entrepreneurs and deployed a total of $325,000 in business funding. Building on that momentum, the initiative is once again inviting driven founders to join a platform that connects ideas to opportunity, mentorship, and long term growth.
The vision of the community, led by entrepreneur Akinyemi Akinro (Loverboyakin), is to cultivate founders who build sustainable ventures and lead with purpose. Participants will gain access to structured capacity development, hands-on mentorship, and catalytic funding designed to help transform promising concepts into scalable, impact-focused enterprises.
Applications remain open through 2025. Shortlisting will begin in the second quarter of 2026, followed by interviews in the third quarter. Selected candidates will take part in a two week immersive bootcamp, culminating in a pitch presentation to investors and industry leaders. Fellows will compete for seed investment and continued mentorship to accelerate their ventures.
Speaking about the initiative, Founder Akinyemi Akinro noted that the program focuses on unlocking potential through access and support.
“Many brilliant ideas never get the chance to grow. Not because they lack vision, but because they lack access to capital, guidance, and the confidence to take meaningful risks. Our role is to identify that spark and provide the structure and support needed to turn ambition into real impact,” said Akinro.
“We are building a community of courageous thinkers who are committed to solving problems, creating value, and uplifting the people around them. True empowerment does not stop at the individual level. It spreads, strengthens communities, and sets the foundation for generational change.”
The fellowship reflects a shared belief that impact-driven entrepreneurship is a catalyst for economic empowerment, innovation, and long-term prosperity across Canada, Nigeria, and the global African community.