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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

Civic Hive

Lagos

  • Media
  • Programmes

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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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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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

Creative Arts and Visual Imagery Centre (CAVIC)

Abuja

  • 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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For Designers and creatives

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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

Mswitch

Abuja

  • Media
  • Workspace

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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For Designers and creatives

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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

Startup Abuja

Abuja

  • 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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For Aspiring founders and students +2 more

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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

VORTEX CENTRAL

Lagos

  • Media

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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For Designers and creatives

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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