The Nigerian startup ecosystem A public record

Organisations, working with early-stage founders, in public sector

3 organisations  ·  start again

Civic Hive

Lagos
  • Media
  • Programmes

Civichive was set up to improve the capacity of existing NGOs and media organizations, thereby making a huge impact within the Nigerian space. Their mission is to build a community of active citizens and civil society organizations that find the intersection between data, design & technology.

For
  • Early-stage founders
  • Other organisations in the ecosystem
Helps with
  • Business and operating skills
  • Visibility and media
  • Community and peer support
Funding unclear Not yet confirmed · checked Sept 2026

NASENI Innovation Hub

Abuja
  • Policy
  • Programmes

The NASENI Innovation Hub is a vibrant ecosystem designed to bridge support gaps for innovators and startups, providing critical infrastructure, mentorship, and resources to accelerate Nigeria’s journey toward industrialization and self-reliance. With NASENI’s mission to drive technological development, the Hub nurtures young innovators and businesses, fosters collaboration, and supports the commercialization of new technologies, ultimately boosting competitiveness, creating market-ready products, and enhancing Nigeria’s economic productivity.

For
  • Aspiring founders and students
  • Early-stage founders
Helps with
  • Building the product
  • Business and operating skills
  • Mentorship
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