The Nigerian startup ecosystem A public record

Funds startups, in sector agnostic, where the answer on money is connects you to capital, does not fund directly

4 organisations  ·  start again

AfriLabs

Abuja
  • Funding
  • 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 need to scale. Through programs and initiatives with our global partners, we provide critical resources that turn groundbreaking ideas into market-ready solutions. By fostering policy advocacy, cross-border collaboration, and investor engagement, AfriLabs is unlocking Africa's innovation potential and shaping the next generation of tech-driven businesses. AfriLabs is a network organisation supporting Innovation Centers across African countries since 2011, founded upon the mission of building a community around the rapidly emerging technology hubs in Africa.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Investors and funders
  • Other organisations in the ecosystem
Helps with
  • Access to capital
  • Introductions and network
  • Regulation, policy and compliance
Connects to capital Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria

Abuja
  • Funding
  • Policy
  • Programmes

We are committed to helping Nigerian SMEs G.R.O.W. fast and sustainably. Providing them with the right amount of Guidance, Resources, Opportunities, and Workforce Support. From first spark to full scale, get the tools, training, and guidance to bring your entrepreneurial journey to life.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Growth-stage founders
  • Women in tech
Helps with
  • Access to capital
  • Business and operating skills
  • Access to customers and markets
Connects to capital Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

The CANs

Abuja
  • Funding
  • Programmes

The core of our business is enabling social innovation. When we make innovation possible, we improve the quality of life, income level, access to basic services and societal growth. We link promising developmental projects with impact investors and government agencies. We connect foreign agencies and investors with local initiatives and provide technical support to accelerate their impact.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Investors and funders
Helps with
  • Access to capital
  • Introductions and network
Connects to capital Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

Wennovation Hub

Abuja, Ibadan, Lagos
  • Funding
  • 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 opportunities, market access and mentorship to build thriving startups. We are Empowering African Entrepreneurs and building commercially viable businesses. As the pioneer innovation hub in Nigeria, we have propelled numerous startups to success and continue to do so across various sectors.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Growth-stage founders
  • Women in tech
Helps with
  • Investment readiness
  • Mentorship
  • Access to customers and markets