The Nigerian startup ecosystem A public record

Shapes policy, helping with business and operating skills, in Abuja

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Abuja Enterprise Agency

Abuja
  • Policy
  • Programmes
  • Workspace

We focus on the development of micro, small and medium enterprises and aims to assist new and existing entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles to growth through access to finance, proper business planning and developing entrepreneurship skills. We have developed a wide range of programmes covering Entrepreneurship Training and Curriculum Development, Business Advisory etc. We provide excellent support services by developing relevant programs and activities to start and nurture businesses.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
Helps with
  • Access to capital
  • Business and operating skills
  • Workspace
Connects to capital Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

Center for Strategic Enterprise Development (CSED) Ltd/GTE

Abuja
  • Policy
  • Programmes

CSED is a center that promotes sustainable poverty reduction by empowering enterprises to create sustainable jobs through research, training and education, engagement of enterprises, building bridges between regulatory agencies, enterprises and development partners, and developing innovative technologies and tools for enterprises and policy makers.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Researchers and academics
Helps with
  • Business and operating skills
  • Regulation, policy and compliance
  • Research and ecosystem data
Funding unclear Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

NASENI Innovation Hub

Abuja
  • Policy
  • Programmes

The NASENI Innovation Hub is a vibrant ecosystem designed to bridge support gaps for innovators and startups, providing critical infrastructure, mentorship, and resources to accelerate Nigeria’s journey toward industrialization and self-reliance. With NASENI’s mission to drive technological development, the Hub nurtures young innovators and businesses, fosters collaboration, and supports the commercialization of new technologies, ultimately boosting competitiveness, creating market-ready products, and enhancing Nigeria’s economic productivity.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
Helps with
  • Building the product
  • Business and operating skills
  • Mentorship
Funding unclear 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