The Nigerian startup ecosystem A public record

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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

Hebron Startup Lab

Ota
  • Programmes

Hebron Start-up Lab is one of the research clusters at Covenant University. It operates as a Start-up Accelerator to take ideas from Concept to Product to Market. Through the Lab, the Hebron Start-Up Lab (HSL) strives to stir the culture of innovation, facilitate the commercialization of research output, and transform concepts into market-ready products.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
Helps with
  • Investment readiness
  • Building the product
  • Business and operating skills
Funding unclear Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law Innovation Hubs

Lagos
  • Funding
  • Programmes

The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law Innovation Hubs is HilL’s flagship innovation programme that funds, trains, and scales a global cohort of justice startups each year. They provide grant funding, business acceleration services, access to free technical tools, connections to local and global mentors, and promotional opportunities.

For
  • Early-stage founders
Helps with
  • Access to capital
  • Investment readiness
  • Regulation, policy and compliance
Writes cheques 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