The Nigerian startup ecosystem An open resource by SENPAI
Menu

An open resource by SENPAI

Explore Nigeria’s
startup ecosystem.

Discover the hubs, funders, workspaces and programmes helping people build across Nigeria.

Browse all 111 organisations

Start somewhere

Free to explore. Public sources behind every listing.
About this resource ↗

Discover by location

33 cities on the map

Select a city to see who’s there. Use the filters to explore a type of support.

Lagos: 39 recorded Lagos 39 Abuja: 35 recorded Abuja 35 Aba: 7 recorded Aba 7 Ibadan: 4 recorded Ibadan 4 Port Harcourt: 4 recorded Port Harcourt 4 Ilorin: 3 recorded Kaduna: 3 recorded Kano: 3 recorded Onitsha: 3 recorded Uyo: 3 recorded Abakaliki: 2 recorded Akure: 2 recorded Asaba: 2 recorded Benin City: 2 recorded Jos: 2 recorded Yenagoa: 2 recorded Abeokuta: 1 recorded Abraka: 1 recorded Awka: 1 recorded Bauchi: 1 recorded Calabar: 1 recorded Effurun: 1 recorded Enugu: 1 recorded Ile-Ife: 1 recorded Minna: 1 recorded Mowe: 1 recorded Nnewi: 1 recorded Nsukka: 1 recorded Ogbomoso: 1 recorded Osogbo: 1 recorded Ota: 1 recorded Umuahia: 1 recorded Yola: 1 recorded
Recorded locations · Coverage is growingSee ecosystem insights →

Confirmed by the ecosystem

0.9%
1 confirmed110 awaiting confirmation

Confirmation means an organisation has confirmed its own entry. Evidence of its work is shown separately. Claim yours →

A few ways in

There’s more than one way to build.

Find support for a specific need →
01

Find funding

Direct investment and routes to capital.

14 organisations 02

Find workspace

Places to work, meet and build.

29 organisations 03

Build your skills

Training and support for your next step.

50 organisations 04

Explore programmes

Organisations running founder support.

89 organisations

Keeping it current

Recently checked

Explore the record ↗

Tikera Africa

Abuja · Lagos

  • Programmes
  • Workspace

We are not just consultants; we are change-makers who understand the significance of collaboration for rapid progress. Tikera establishes physical infrastructures, such as The Madhouse in…

In their words

For Designers and creatives +1 more

More about this organisation
We are not just consultants; we are change-makers who understand the significance of collaboration for rapid progress. Tikera establishes physical infrastructures, such as The Madhouse in Lagos and The Cardboard in Abuja, to incubate and support creative ideas.

Who they supportDesigners and creatives · Young people

How they helpWorkspace · Community and peer support

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026

Tech4Dev

Abuja · Lagos

  • Talent & skills
  • Programmes

Tech4Dev is a global nonprofit organization that equips young, underserved populations with high-quality technology, digital and creative knowledge and skills, connecting them to decent…

In their words

For Women in tech +1 more

More about this organisation
Tech4Dev is a global nonprofit organization that equips young, underserved populations with high-quality technology, digital and creative knowledge and skills, connecting them to decent work and entrepreneurship opportunities in the digital economy.

Who they supportWomen in tech · Young people

How they helpTechnical skills training · Business and operating skills

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026

SENPAI

Abuja

  • Talent & skills
  • Programmes
  • Technology

We design, build, and pilot the digital systems Africa needs.

In their words

For Aspiring founders and students +2 more

More about this organisation

Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders · Other organisations in the ecosystem

How they helpTechnical skills training · Building the product · Visibility and media

No funding ✓ Entry confirmed Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Sept 2026

An open record, kept with care

Know what sits behind a listing.

Each entry names its sources and when they were checked. An organisation’s confirmation is shown separately from evidence of its activity.

Read our approach ↗

Part of the ecosystem?

Help keep your entry useful.

Claim your organisation to correct its details. Or tell us about one we’ve missed.

Add or claim your entry

Built together

A stronger map, together.

4 more confirmed entries to reach “First circle”.

Every organisation that confirms its details makes this resource more useful for the next person. These are milestones we reach together.

Claim your organisation →
  1. First signal1 confirmed✓ Reached
  2. First circle5 confirmedUp next
  3. Growing network10 confirmedAhead
  4. Taking root25 confirmedAhead
  5. Shared momentum50 confirmedAhead
  6. Hundred strong100 confirmedAhead

1 entry confirmed by its organisation so far