The Nigerian startup ecosystem A public record

Organisations, helping with introductions and network, working with aspiring founders and students

3 organisations  ·  start again

Founders Hub

Ilorin
  • Programmes

Founders Hub serves as the meeting point for enterpreneurs to meet, brain-storm, share ideas and collaborate. This is achieved through knowledge partnership events, meet-ups, focus groups, hackathons, competitions, workshops. They are an innovation hub that is focused on skill acquisition, youth engagement and innovation and get most of their funds from Africa.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
Helps with
  • Introductions and network
  • Community and peer support
Funding unclear 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

The Hive Incubator

Akure
  • Programmes

The Hive Incubator is a startup hub dedicated to empowering local entrepreneurs by providing a supportive ecosystem that fosters innovation, collaboration, and business growth. Through mentorship, resources, and strategic networks. They support and helps entrepreneurs and innovators transform bold ideas into impactful, scalable solutions for a better future.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
Helps with
  • Business and operating skills
  • Introductions and network
  • Mentorship