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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

AfriLabs

Abuja

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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For Early-stage founders +2 more

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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

CeedCap Studio

Lagos

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

Civic Innovation Lab

Abuja

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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For Early-stage founders +2 more

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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

Co-creation Hub

Lagos

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

DFC Technology Hub

Abuja · Lagos

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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For Early-stage founders

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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

Equilibrium Zone

Ibadan · Lagos

Capital support
Programmes

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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For Early-stage founders

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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

LoftyInc Capital

Abuja · Lagos

Capital support

Backing early stage Afropreneurs building tech-enabled solutions for the “everyday economy”.

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Investors and funders

How they helpAccess to capital · Investment readiness

Provides funding Checked Sept 2026

MacArthur Foundation

Abuja

Capital support

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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For Young people +1 more

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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

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria

Abuja

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

The CANs

Abuja

Capital support
Programmes

At the CANs, we believe in the power of technology to impact lives.

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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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

The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law Innovation Hubs

Lagos

Capital support
Programmes

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

Ventures Platform

Abuja

Capital support

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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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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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

Wennovation Hub

Abuja · Ibadan · Lagos

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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For Early-stage founders +2 more

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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