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We focus on the development of micro, small and medium enterprises and aims to assist new and existing entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles to growth through access to finance, proper…
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We focus on the development of micro, small and medium enterprises and aims to assist new and existing entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles to growth through access to finance, proper business planning and developing entrepreneurship skills.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders
How they helpAccess to capital · Business and operating skills · Workspace
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026
- Capital support
- Technology
AFEX is a commodity trade solutions company. We are a pan-African organization championing efficient trade and wealth creation through the commodities market in Africa. By addressing food…
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AFEX is a commodity trade solutions company. We are a pan-African organization championing efficient trade and wealth creation through the commodities market in Africa. By addressing food system challenges, we generate impact that flows to the bottom of the pyramid.
Who they supportGrowth-stage founders · Investors and funders
How they helpAccess to capital · Access to customers and markets
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026
- Capital support
- Policy
- Programmes
AfriLabs is the beating heart of Africa’s startup ecosystem, uniting 500+ innovation hubs across 53 African countries to empower entrepreneurs with the skills, funding, and networks they…
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AfriLabs is the beating heart of Africa’s startup ecosystem, uniting 500+ innovation hubs across 53 African countries to empower entrepreneurs with the skills, funding, and networks they need to scale.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Investors and funders · Other organisations in the ecosystem
How they helpAccess to capital · Introductions and network · Regulation, policy and compliance
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jun 2026
- Talent & skills
- Programmes
- Workspace
Aiivon innovation hub has directly supported hundreds of businesses and trained thousands of people in digital and business development skills.
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Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders · Young people
How they helpTechnical skills training · Business and operating skills · Mentorship
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
CSED is Africa's enterprise development ecosystem orchestrator, operating at the intersection of Government, Academia, and Industry to turn policy, capital, and innovation into measurable…
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CSED is Africa's enterprise development ecosystem orchestrator, operating at the intersection of Government, Academia, and Industry to turn policy, capital, and innovation into measurable economic outcomes.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Researchers and academics
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Regulation, policy and compliance · Research and ecosystem data
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
- Capital support
- Programmes
- Workspace
At Civic Innovation Lab, we are at the frontline of supporting indigenous start-ups through seed funding, business support and provision of premium work spaces.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Developers and engineers · Women in tech
How they helpAccess to capital · Workspace · Community and peer support
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026
The Honoris Collective Lab serves as a collaborative space where students with entrepreneurial and creative ambitions are given the tools, mentorship, and environment to bring their visions…
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The Honoris Collective Lab serves as a collaborative space where students with entrepreneurial and creative ambitions are given the tools, mentorship, and environment to bring their visions to life.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jul 2024
Corestream engineers enterprise software products, intelligent health systems, LMS engines, e-governance tools, and automation controllers designed for global scalability.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Other organisations in the ecosystem
How they helpBuilding the product
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
- Talent & skills
- Media
- Workspace
CAVIC is a creative hub that provides artists with access to facilities to enable them pick up new skills, make them more visible and help them generate wealth in the creative ecosystem of…
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CAVIC is a creative hub that provides artists with access to facilities to enable them pick up new skills, make them more visible and help them generate wealth in the creative ecosystem of Africa, whether they are visual artists, photographers, performers, designers, musicians, curators, consumers of creative works or suppliers of creative materials.
Who they supportDesigners and creatives
How they helpTechnical skills training · Workspace · Visibility and media
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
- Capital support
- Programmes
DFC Technology Hubs Limited is a Technology Accelerator , Startup Incubator , and technology-focused venture capital company with a strategic initiative to accelerate the pace of technology…
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DFC Technology Hubs Limited is a Technology Accelerator , Startup Incubator , and technology-focused venture capital company with a strategic initiative to accelerate the pace of technology development in Africa.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders
How they helpAccess to capital · Investment readiness
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Oct 2024
Enovate Lab empowers organizations across Africa to rethink how they work, grow, and create impact through strategy, technology, and people.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders
How they helpBuilding the product · Business and operating skills
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
enspire is a technology centric incubation program for early-stage startups focused on building viable businesses. The program commenced in 2013 and has supported more than 200 startups and…
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enspire is a technology centric incubation program for early-stage startups focused on building viable businesses. The program commenced in 2013 and has supported more than 200 startups and individuals in various economic sectors in Nigeria.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders
How they helpInvestment readiness · Workspace · Mentorship
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026
Galaxy Backbone is the information technology and shared services provider of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Galaxy Backbone continues to operate, improve and upgrade its common…
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Galaxy Backbone is the information technology and shared services provider of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Galaxy Backbone continues to operate, improve and upgrade its common services platform to meet international standards.
Who they supportOther organisations in the ecosystem
How they helpBuilding the product · Regulation, policy and compliance
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jul 2026
- Talent & skills
- Programmes
Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN ) is a Pan-African Non-governmental organization helping African young men and women, between 15 and 35 years, develop and harness their unique ideas, talents…
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Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN ) is a Pan-African Non-governmental organization helping African young men and women, between 15 and 35 years, develop and harness their unique ideas, talents and abilities for success in education, entrepreneurship, innovation and employment.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Young people
How they helpTechnical skills training · Business and operating skills · Mentorship
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Oct 2023
Innov8 Hub is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, with a mandate to groom INNOVATORS, INVENTORS, RESEARCHERS, CREATIVES, ENTREPRENEURS and VENTURE CREATORS; as well as…
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Innov8 Hub is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, with a mandate to groom INNOVATORS, INVENTORS, RESEARCHERS, CREATIVES, ENTREPRENEURS and VENTURE CREATORS; as well as inculcate the CULTURE of INNOVATION, CREATIVITY and ENTREPRENEURSHIP in Nigerians.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders · Designers and creatives · Investors and funders
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Sept 2026
Backing early stage Afropreneurs building tech-enabled solutions for the “everyday economy”.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Investors and funders
How they helpAccess to capital · Investment readiness
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026
Through our Nigeria Next Initiative, we are making grants that will support our goal of fostering digital inclusion, creativity and innovation, civic participation, and government policies…
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Through our Nigeria Next Initiative, we are making grants that will support our goal of fostering digital inclusion, creativity and innovation, civic participation, and government policies to empower young people in Nigeria.
Who they supportYoung people · Other organisations in the ecosystem
How they helpAccess to capital · Research and ecosystem data
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026
At MSwitch Creative Hub, you get the tools, training, and community you need to turn creativity into income — from world-class workspaces to industry-level programmes and real job…
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At MSwitch Creative Hub, you get the tools, training, and community you need to turn creativity into income — from world-class workspaces to industry-level programmes and real job opportunities.
Who they supportDesigners and creatives
How they helpWorkspace · Visibility and media
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jun 2026
The NASENI Innovation Hub is an organization designed to bridge support gaps for innovators and startups, foster collaboration, and accelerate Nigeria's journey toward a more industrialized…
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The NASENI Innovation Hub is an organization designed to bridge support gaps for innovators and startups, foster collaboration, and accelerate Nigeria's journey toward a more industrialized and self-reliant economy.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders
How they helpBuilding the product · Business and operating skills · Mentorship
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Sept 2026
NASENI was established to promote and develop science, technology, and engineering infrastructure in the country. It was also set up to address various challenges and needs in Nigeria's…
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NASENI was established to promote and develop science, technology, and engineering infrastructure in the country. It was also set up to address various challenges and needs in Nigeria's scientific and technological development. It has a network of 12 Development Institutes spread across Nigeria each with its own focus area and mandate.
Who they supportOther organisations in the ecosystem · Researchers and academics
How they helpBuilding the product · Research and ecosystem data
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
NITDA's mandates are quite diverse and vast, focusing on the responsibilities of the Agency on fostering the development and growth of IT in Nigeria. NITDA regulates, monitors, evaluates,…
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NITDA's mandates are quite diverse and vast, focusing on the responsibilities of the Agency on fostering the development and growth of IT in Nigeria. NITDA regulates, monitors, evaluates, and verifies progress on an ongoing basis under the supervision and coordination of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
Who they supportOther organisations in the ecosystem
How they helpTechnical skills training · Regulation, policy and compliance
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
- Talent & skills
- Programmes
- Workspace
We provide startups and entrepreneurs the tools, coworking community, business advisory, guidance, mentorship, connections and funding to make their businesses run more efficiently and…
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We provide startups and entrepreneurs the tools, coworking community, business advisory, guidance, mentorship, connections and funding to make their businesses run more efficiently and become scalable through highly innovative methodologies.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders · Women in tech
How they helpTechnical skills training · Workspace · Research and ecosystem data
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Dec 2025
- Talent & skills
- Programmes
- Technology
We design, build, and pilot the digital systems Africa needs.
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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
- Capital support
- Policy
- Programmes
Our mission is to foster the growth and development of Nano, Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises across Nigeria. We provide vital support through initiatives like capacity building,…
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Our mission is to foster the growth and development of Nano, Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises across Nigeria. We provide vital support through initiatives like capacity building, access to finance, entrepreneurship training, and advocacy for policies that benefit SMEs.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders · Women in tech
How they helpAccess to capital · Business and operating skills · Access to customers and markets
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
- Talent & skills
- Media
- Programmes
A Social Enterprise & Accelerator Platform empowering startups and SMEs in Africa through training, mentorship, collaboration, and access to funding opportunities.
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Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders · Investors and funders
How they helpInvestment readiness · Business and operating skills · Introductions and network
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026
- 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…
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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
- Capital support
- Programmes
At the CANs, we believe in the power of technology to impact lives.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Investors and funders
How they helpAccess to capital · Introductions and network
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
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…
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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
Tomruk iHub Multiverse works at the convergence of technology, policy, institutional strengthening, and project execution. We partner with governments, development agencies, and public…
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Tomruk iHub Multiverse works at the convergence of technology, policy, institutional strengthening, and project execution. We partner with governments, development agencies, and public sector organisations to improve governance, strengthen human capital, and deliver measurable development impact.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Young people
How they helpWorkspace · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
Join our dynamic community of innovators and entrepreneurs who are building solutions to democratize wealth in Africa.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Developers and engineers · Designers and creatives
How they helpWorkspace · Mentorship · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2025
We invest in companies that solve for non-consumption, plug infrastructural gaps and democratise prosperity in Africa, by eliminating the barriers to access and reducing the costs of…
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We invest in companies that solve for non-consumption, plug infrastructural gaps and democratise prosperity in Africa, by eliminating the barriers to access and reducing the costs of delivering goods and services.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders
How they helpAccess to capital · Investment readiness · Introductions and network
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Mar 2026
- Capital support
- Programmes
- Workspace
Wennovation Hub is a venture development company that supports early stage startups and growing teams across emerging sectors, giving them access to incubation, acceleration, investment…
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Wennovation Hub is a venture development company that supports early stage startups and growing teams across emerging sectors, giving them access to incubation, acceleration, investment opportunities, market access and mentorship to build thriving startups.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders · Women in tech
How they helpInvestment readiness · Mentorship · Access to customers and markets
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026
- Talent & skills
- Technology
We understand critical aspects of your software development needs and match the right talent to the right role. With our strong ties to the community, we are well-positioned to produce the…
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We understand critical aspects of your software development needs and match the right talent to the right role. With our strong ties to the community, we are well-positioned to produce the best talents from a large pool of geniuses and innovators.
Who they supportDevelopers and engineers · Other organisations in the ecosystem
How they helpBuilding the product · Finding a team
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
We are a hybrid model enterprise support organization facilitating the growth of youth-led businesses, innovation driven entrepreneurs and accelerating MSMEs.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Young people
How they helpInvestment readiness · Business and operating skills
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jul 2025
- Talent & skills
- Programmes
Empowering Africa’s next generation of leaders to drive innovation, solve real-world challenges, and redefine possibilities across the continent.
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Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Young people
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Mentorship
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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