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AFEX

Abuja

  • 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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For Growth-stage founders +1 more

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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
  • Programmes
  • Technology

Blue Sapphire Hub is the first female-owned innovation centre in Northern Nigeria, building resilient communities, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving sustainable development since 2014.

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For Early-stage founders

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Who they supportEarly-stage founders

How they helpBuilding the product · Business and operating skills

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026

BudgIT

Lagos

  • Policy
  • Media
  • Technology

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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For Other organisations in the ecosystem +1 more

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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
  • Capital support
  • 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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For Early-stage founders

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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
  • Capital support
  • Programmes
  • 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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For Early-stage founders +2 more

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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
  • Technology

Corestream engineers enterprise software products, intelligent health systems, LMS engines, e-governance tools, and automation controllers designed for global scalability.

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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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
  • Programmes
  • Technology

Eko Innovation Centre is focused on solving most pressing development and institutional challenges with technology and innovation.

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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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

Enovate Lab

Abuja · Kano

  • Programmes
  • Technology

Enovate Lab empowers organizations across Africa to rethink how they work, grow, and create impact through strategy, technology, and people.

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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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
  • Programmes
  • Technology

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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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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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
  • Policy
  • Technology

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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For Other organisations in the ecosystem

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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

Ice Hub

Nnewi

  • Talent & skills
  • Technology

Learn tech from top industry experts and explore global and funding opportunities in a thriving tech community.

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For Developers and engineers +1 more

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Who they supportDevelopers and engineers · Young people

How they helpTechnical skills training · Building the product

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
  • Programmes
  • Technology

Ihifix is more than a company, it's a movement. We are a triple helix organization weaving together cutting-edge consultancy services, academic excellence, and a foundation dedicated to…

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For Developers and engineers +1 more

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Ihifix is more than a company, it's a movement. We are a triple helix organization weaving together cutting-edge consultancy services, academic excellence, and a foundation dedicated to social impact.

Who they supportDevelopers and engineers · Researchers and academics

How they helpBuilding the product

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026

JD Lab

Minna

  • Talent & skills
  • Technology

Labspace is a women-led innovation hub that caters to a community of Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Startups by providing access to capacity building programs and training, co-working…

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For Developers and engineers +1 more

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Labspace is a women-led innovation hub that caters to a community of Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Startups by providing access to capacity building programs and training, co-working services, mentorship, business development, funding opportunities and access to a network of like minds and industry experts.

Who they supportDevelopers and engineers · Young people

How they helpTechnical skills training · Building the product

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
  • Programmes
  • Technology

Our mission is to move people forward through social, economic, and technological progress. We're enabling a culture of orchestrated development that supports technology enthusiasts,…

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For Early-stage founders

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Our mission is to move people forward through social, economic, and technological progress. We're enabling a culture of orchestrated development that supports technology enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs, and well-meaning individuals and organizations in the quest to redefine our society and communities for the better.

Who they supportEarly-stage founders

How they helpBuilding the product

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026

SENPAI

Abuja

  • Talent & skills
  • Programmes
  • Technology

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

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For Aspiring founders and students +2 more

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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

TVC Labs

Lagos

  • Programmes
  • Technology

At TVCLabs, we Find, Fund, then Follow innovative African founders to build our future Together!

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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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
  • 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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For Developers and engineers +1 more

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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