The Nigerian startup ecosystem A public record

Organisations, helping with business and operating skills, working with young people, in Lagos

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8thGear Hub

Akure, Lagos
  • Talent
  • Programmes

8thGear is a for-profit [Edu-Tech] Social Enterprise with a soft spot for Culture, Creativity, Technology and Small & Growing Businesses (SGBs) Support. Their obsession is job placements, capability/Skills development, and enterprise development for youths in Nigeria and their growing businesses.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Growth-stage founders
  • Young people
Helps with
  • Technical skills training
  • Business and operating skills
  • Finding a team
Funding unclear Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

Exponential Hub

Lagos
  • Programmes

Exponential Hub is an arm of Simply Exponential Consult Limited and is oriented around entrepreneurship and employability. They have had one incubation cohort since inception.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Young people
Helps with
  • Business and operating skills
  • Finding a team
Funding unclear Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

RLabs Nigeria

Lagos
  • Talent
  • Programmes

RLabs is a social enterprise that has impacted more than 7.5 million individuals globally in 22 countries reconstructing communities through training, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

For
  • Young people
Helps with
  • Technical skills training
  • Business and operating skills
Funding unclear Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

SAIL Innovation Lab

Lagos
  • Talent
  • Programmes

SAIL Innovation Lab is a dedicated Innovation and tech lab that is providing relevant technology, business and digital skills to tech enthusiasts and young entrepreneurs across the Lagos East Senatorial District.

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