The Nigerian startup ecosystem A public record

Runs programmes, working with other organisations in the ecosystem, in sector agnostic

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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

Innovation Support Network

Lagos
  • Policy
  • Programmes

Access the most comprehensive directory of innovation, technology, and impact hubs in Nigeria. Our network is diverse, but our standards are unified. Catalyzing Nigeria's innovation frontier through a national network of 230+ hubs. Apply to become part of Nigeria's largest innovation hub network.

For
  • Other organisations in the ecosystem
Helps with
  • Introductions and network
  • Regulation, policy and compliance
  • Research and ecosystem data
Funding unclear Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

SENPAI

Abuja
  • Talent
  • Programmes
  • Technical

We design, build and pilot the digital systems Africa needs. We work with institutions, government agencies, startups and NGOs to improve how people move, learn, get power, get care and access public services. We turn those problems into working technology, then test and improve it with the people who depend on it.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
  • Other organisations in the ecosystem
Helps with
  • Technical skills training
  • Building the product
  • Visibility and media