We're focused on promoting local design, establishing lean manufacturing, and enabling sustainable, meaningful success in design entrepreneurship.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Designers and creatives
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Access to customers and markets
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jul 2026
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Your trusted partner in venture building, guiding startups and businesses towards sustainable growth and success, developing a thriving ecosystem for enterpreneurs
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders · Young people
How they helpTechnical skills training · Business and operating skills · Finding a team
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
We facilitate civic engagement, budget reforms and effective service delivery using critical programs in 14 public institutions. Our mission is to use creative technology to simplify public…
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We facilitate civic engagement, budget reforms and effective service delivery using critical programs in 14 public institutions. Our mission is to use creative technology to simplify public information, stimulating a community of active citizens.
Who they supportOther organisations in the ecosystem · Researchers and academics
How they helpVisibility and media · Regulation, policy and compliance · Research and ecosystem data
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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- Technology
We create and back digital platforms that open up cross-border trade and the digital economy — built hand in hand with founders, from the very first idea.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders
How they helpAccess to capital · Building the product · Finding a team
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026
We give founders the edge they need to build and launch successful civic companies. We equip selected candidates with skills on how to frame their problems and come up with impactful…
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We give founders the edge they need to build and launch successful civic companies. We equip selected candidates with skills on how to frame their problems and come up with impactful solutions that will drive societal change across every literacy span.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Other organisations in the ecosystem
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Visibility and media · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
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- Technology
We are the leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler. Our mission is to accelerate the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity across Africa.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders · Designers and creatives
How they helpAccess to capital · Building the product · Business and operating skills
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
Go-Do Innovation Hub is a dynamic innovation and creative ecosystem located in the heart of Ikeja GRA, Lagos, designed to empower entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives to turn bold ideas…
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Go-Do Innovation Hub is a dynamic innovation and creative ecosystem located in the heart of Ikeja GRA, Lagos, designed to empower entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives to turn bold ideas into impactful ventures.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Workspace · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
Learners need more than content. They need live mentorship, hands-on labs, feedback, and proof that helps employers understand what they can actually do with modern tools.
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Who they supportDevelopers and engineers · Young people
How they helpTechnical skills training · Finding a team
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Mar 2025
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Established in 2016, Data Science Nigeria (DSN) is Africa’s foremost AI and Data Science organisation, leading in talent development and sector-specific solutions.
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Who they supportDevelopers and engineers · Young people · Researchers and academics
How they helpTechnical skills training · Research and ecosystem data
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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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…
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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
Eko Innovation Centre is focused on solving most pressing development and institutional challenges with technology and innovation.
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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
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We are a venture management company leading the strategic support and management of groundbreaking solutions built to solve the most compelling everyday problems.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders
How they helpAccess to capital · Investment readiness · Business and operating skills
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026
Building a thriving, inclusive environment that equips entrepreneurs, innovators, and sustainable businesses with the infrastructure, capital, knowledge, and community they need to scale…
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Building a thriving, inclusive environment that equips entrepreneurs, innovators, and sustainable businesses with the infrastructure, capital, knowledge, and community they need to scale bold ideas into opportunities.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders
How they helpBuilding the product · Business and operating skills · Mentorship
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Sept 2026
We help public and private institutions, development partners, international organizations, and growth-oriented entrepreneurs achieve their mission of capacity building, vocational…
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We help public and private institutions, development partners, international organizations, and growth-oriented entrepreneurs achieve their mission of capacity building, vocational training, infrastructural provision, and digitalization of business management programmes
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Young people
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Finding a team
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
We are Impact Hub Lagos, an entreprenuership hub inspiring, connecting, and enabling entrepreneurs to grow and scale sustainable solutions that make a positive impact.
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Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Workspace · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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- Programmes
InnoPower Africa partners with governments, institutions, and the African diaspora to turn talent into business owners, AI-capable professionals, and globally competitive enterprises.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders
How they helpTechnical skills training · Business and operating skills
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
Catalyzing Nigeria’s innovation frontier through a national network of 230+ hubs.
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Who they supportOther organisations in the ecosystem
How they helpIntroductions and network · Regulation, policy and compliance · Research and ecosystem data
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
At Kristina Jade, we provide modern, flexible, and fully-equipped private offices and meeting rooms in Lagos tailored for all your professional needs.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Designers and creatives
How they helpWorkspace · Introductions and network · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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We are a youth-focused leadership development organization committed to raising leaders that will transform Africa. Our mission is to inspire and empower African youth by developing…
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We are a youth-focused leadership development organization committed to raising leaders that will transform Africa. Our mission is to inspire and empower African youth by developing capacity and providing resources for transformative personal, organizational, and community leadership.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Young people
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Mentorship · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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- Programmes
Connect, Learn, and Grow, Join the largest Pan African Network for leading Fashion Professionals and Talents.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Designers and creatives
How they helpTechnical skills training · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked 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
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- Programmes
Nebiant analytics is dedicated to empowering professionals with career defining skills by providing best-in-class Data and AI skills.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Developers and engineers · Women in tech
How they helpTechnical skills training
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
Ọpọlọ Global is an innovation enabler, incubator and accelerator with a focus on nurturing talents to become global innovators, solution developers and entrepreneurs.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Designers and creatives
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Workspace · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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We create compelling company profiles, persuasive proposals, and investor-ready business plans tailored for startups and established businesses.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Developers and engineers
How they helpTechnical skills training · Business and operating skills · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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RLabs Nigeria is a social innovation hub that facilitates access to training programmes that equip individuals in underserved communities across Nigeria to acquire digital skills. Our goal…
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RLabs Nigeria is a social innovation hub that facilitates access to training programmes that equip individuals in underserved communities across Nigeria to acquire digital skills. Our goal is not only to equip individuals but to also foster collaboration and innovation within their communities.
Who they supportYoung people
How they helpTechnical skills training · Business and operating skills
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
We bridge grassroots potential to global tech careers, deliver enterprise-grade digital education, and accelerate high-impact startups through a collaborative network of 70,000+…
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We bridge grassroots potential to global tech careers, deliver enterprise-grade digital education, and accelerate high-impact startups through a collaborative network of 70,000+ professionals.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Workspace · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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Located in the heart of Lagos East, we offer a dynamic environment for young individuals – students, graduates, entrepreneurs, and job seekers – to come together, learn, and create.
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Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Young people
How they helpTechnical skills training · Business and operating skills
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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The #1 destination for resources and programs catering to smart and ambitious African women. Through personalised coaching, skill-building training, and a supportive community, this program…
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The #1 destination for resources and programs catering to smart and ambitious African women. Through personalised coaching, skill-building training, and a supportive community, this program equips you with the tools and confidence to thrive in your career and entrepreneurial ventures.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Women in tech
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Mentorship · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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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…
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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
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TechQuest STEM Academy is a not-for-profit organisation that provides technology education content, tools and resources for the delivery of ICT, Digital Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology,…
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TechQuest STEM Academy is a not-for-profit organisation that provides technology education content, tools and resources for the delivery of ICT, Digital Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) and Capability Building programs to Africans at scale.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Young people
How they helpTechnical skills training
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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- Programmes
- Workspace
The Assembly is a community and platform for ambitious young talent, entrepreneurs, professionals and creatives in the fashion industry.
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Designers and creatives
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Mentorship · Community and peer support
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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The Bulb Africa cultivates a pipeline of African tech talent by equipping individuals and businesses with in-demand skills, fostering professional networks through its communities, and…
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The Bulb Africa cultivates a pipeline of African tech talent by equipping individuals and businesses with in-demand skills, fostering professional networks through its communities, and facilitating career opportunities through its recruitment engine.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Developers and engineers
How they helpTechnical skills training · Business and operating skills
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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We work with governments, judiciaries and other stakeholders to design responsive justice solutions that are informed by people's daily needs and priorities. Using data to understand…
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We work with governments, judiciaries and other stakeholders to design responsive justice solutions that are informed by people's daily needs and priorities. Using data to understand justice challenges, and pilots to gather evidence of what works, we are able to scale up innovations and help make justice systems work better for everyone.
Who they supportEarly-stage founders
How they helpAccess to capital · Investment readiness · Regulation, policy and compliance
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
Since launching in 2018, TheNest Innovation Technology Park (renowned as TheNest) has evolved into a community where innovation, technology, startups, and the people driving them intersect.…
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Since launching in 2018, TheNest Innovation Technology Park (renowned as TheNest) has evolved into a community where innovation, technology, startups, and the people driving them intersect. We’ve become the point of contact for players, talents and policymakers within the Nigerian tech and startup ecosystem because we support tech innovation and encourage experimentation.
Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders
How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Workspace · Mentorship
Funding not established Checked Sept 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
At TVCLabs, we Find, Fund, then Follow innovative African founders to build our future Together!
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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders
How they helpInvestment readiness · Building the product
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Sept 2026
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We have physical hubs where children and youths are trained on STEM and Robotics with state-of-the-art amenities and good quality internet. We also organize series of training on digital…
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We have physical hubs where children and youths are trained on STEM and Robotics with state-of-the-art amenities and good quality internet. We also organize series of training on digital skills like Data Science, UI design, Software development and emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cloud Computing.
Who they supportDevelopers and engineers · Young people
How they helpTechnical skills training
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
Vortex Corp. is a creative content and entertainment company from the heart of Africa, Nigeria, exporting African culture through visual artistry. We are an integration of creative…
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Vortex Corp. is a creative content and entertainment company from the heart of Africa, Nigeria, exporting African culture through visual artistry. We are an integration of creative expressions which deliver high quality entertainment through various media from comics, cartoons, art, film and so much more bridging the gap between Arts and technology via digital media.
Who they supportDesigners and creatives
How they helpVisibility and media
Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
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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…
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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
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