The Nigerian startup ecosystem A public record

Organisations, helping with investment readiness, in sector agnostic, in Abuja

6 organisations  ·  start again

DFC Technology Hub

Abuja, Lagos
  • Funding
  • Programmes

DFC Technology Hub Limited is a Technology Accelerator, Startup Incubator, and technology-focused venture capital company with a strategic initiative to accelerate the pace of technology development in Africa.

For
  • Early-stage founders
Helps with
  • Access to capital
  • Investment readiness
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

Startup Abuja

Abuja
  • Talent
  • Media
  • Programmes

Startup Abuja is a social enterprise and accelerator platform dedicated to empowering founders, innovators, and small businesses across the NIgeria and Africa. We exist to strengthen the startup ecosystem by providing access to training, mentorship, expert guidance, ecosystem events, and investor exposure. We bridge the gap between ideas and opportunities-helping founders build, scale, and grow sustainably. Startup Abuja does not directly fund startups but prepares and positions you for global and local investment pathways.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
  • Investors and funders
Helps with
  • Investment readiness
  • Business and operating skills
  • Introductions and network
Connects to capital Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

Ventures Platform

Abuja
  • Funding

We back founders building the future of Africa. We invest in companies that solve for non-consumption, plug infrastructural gaps and democratise prosperity in Africa, by eliminating the barriers to access and reducing the costs of delivering goods and services. We invest in founders building market-creating innovations.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Growth-stage founders
Helps with
  • Access to capital
  • Investment readiness
  • Introductions and network
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
Connects to capital Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

Work and Connect

Abuja
  • Programmes

Work and Connect is a hybrid model enterprise support organization that holistically builds capacity, supports the growth of youth-led businesses, innovation-driven entrepreneurs, and acceleration of MSMEs.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Young people
Helps with
  • Investment readiness
  • Business and operating skills