Shyllon Museum of Art announces bold three‑year collaboration
The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) at Pan-Atlantic University and Ventures Platform (VP), one of Africa’s leading early-stage venture capital firms, proudly announce a bold three-year partnership that brings together art, innovation, and entrepreneurship to inspire and shape the next generation of Nigerian thinkers, makers, and builders.
Launched as part of Ventures Platform’s 10th anniversary, the initiative combines two complementary pillars, both unfolding over three years from 2026: a structured student engagement platform designed to deepen entrepreneurial development within the Pan-Atlantic University ecosystem, and a futures-focused public art commissioning programme called the Ventures Platform–YSMA Futures Art Award.
Powering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
At the heart of the collaboration is a student engagement component embedded within the University’s educational curriculum. Through a series of guest lectures, masterclasses, and practical sessions, Ventures Platform will provide students with direct access to experienced investors and operators, including members of the Ventures Platform team. These engagements are designed to move beyond theory—offering practical insights into building scalable, high-growth ventures and navigating real-world entrepreneurial challenges.
Facilitated by YSMA as a bridge within the University, this component aligns with Pan-Atlantic University’s commitment to experiential learning, extending the Museum’s track record of supporting academic programmes through Object-Based Learning and interdisciplinary engagement.
Kola Aina, Founder and General Partner, Ventures Platform highlighted the significance of the collaboration saying:
“At Ventures Platform, we see every day how innovative thinking can expand access and solve hard problems — but we also recognize that progress is driven as much by imagination as it is by execution. As we mark our 10th anniversary, this initiative reflects our commitment to intentionally designing environments where the next generation of founders can emerge — equipped with clarity, capability, and conviction to build for the future.”
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