The Nigerian startup ecosystem A public record

Runs programmes, where you apply, they select, in Abuja

8 organisations  ·  start again

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

Aiivon Innovation Hub

Abuja
  • Talent
  • Programmes
  • Workspace

Aiivon innovation hub has directly supported hundreds of businesses and trained thousands of people in digital and business development skills. Aiivon has has 9 years experience in delivering excellent training programs and post training support to the beneficiaries. Through our incubation, acceleration and other startup support programs we have been helping startups establish profitable ventures.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
  • Young people
Helps with
  • Technical skills training
  • Business and operating skills
  • Mentorship
Funding unclear Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

Civic Innovation Lab

Abuja
  • Funding
  • 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. Innovation is the blood that drives our very existence as a community. We see possibilities in every impossibility, solution in every challenge and success in every failure. Our role as an impact driven hub is to act as an intermediary, initiating conversation between the government and the start-up/tech ecosystem.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Developers and engineers
  • Women in tech
Helps with
  • Access to capital
  • Workspace
  • Community and peer support
Writes cheques Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

Enspire Incubator

Abuja
  • Programmes
  • Workspace

enspire is a technology centric incubation program for early-stage startups focused on building viable businesses. The program commenced in 2013 and has supported more than 200 startups and individuals in various economic sectors in Nigeria. We run a quarterly ideation program for a maximum of 20 startups where they are mentored, advised and put on the path for minimum viable product development. enspire is amongst the major initiatives of Abuja Technology Village Free Zone Company (ATV). It seeks to stimulate economic growth and sustainable job creation through innovation, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and technology commercialization by providing training, mentoring, networking opportunities and access to investors.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
Helps with
  • Investment readiness
  • Workspace
  • Mentorship
Connects to capital Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

SeedBuilders Innovation Hub

Abuja
  • Talent
  • Programmes
  • Workspace

Seedbuilders Innovation is an innovation, technology and research hub and a coworking community that supports startups. We operate as an incubation hub and launchpad for startups and social projects. At Seed builders, our vision is to be Africa's leading Advisory destination and incubator for start-ups and high growth organizations across all industries. We provide startups and entrepreneurs the tools, coworking community, business advisory, guidance, mentorship, connections and funding to make their businesses run more efficiently and become scalable through highly innovative methodologies.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
  • Women in tech
Helps with
  • Technical skills training
  • Workspace
  • Research and ecosystem data
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
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
Connects to capital Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

Young Innovation Leaders Fellowship

Abuja
  • Talent
  • Programmes

YIL Fellowship is a platform dedicated towards equipping young professionals with the soft skills they need to become innovation leaders and to rightly position themselves for the future of work. Focus: Incubator, Innovation Centre

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Young people
Helps with
  • Business and operating skills
  • Mentorship