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Blue Sapphire Hub is the first female-owned innovation centre in Northern Nigeria, building resilient communities, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving sustainable development since 2014.

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For Early-stage founders

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Who they supportEarly-stage founders

How they helpBuilding the product · Business and operating skills

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026

BudgIT

Lagos

  • Policy
  • Media
  • Technology

We facilitate civic engagement, budget reforms and effective service delivery using critical programs in 14 public institutions. Our mission is to use creative technology to simplify public…

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For Other organisations in the ecosystem +1 more

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We facilitate civic engagement, budget reforms and effective service delivery using critical programs in 14 public institutions. Our mission is to use creative technology to simplify public information, stimulating a community of active citizens.

Who they supportOther organisations in the ecosystem · Researchers and academics

How they helpVisibility and media · Regulation, policy and compliance · Research and ecosystem data

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
  • Policy
  • Programmes

CSED is Africa's enterprise development ecosystem orchestrator, operating at the intersection of Government, Academia, and Industry to turn policy, capital, and innovation into measurable…

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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CSED is Africa's enterprise development ecosystem orchestrator, operating at the intersection of Government, Academia, and Industry to turn policy, capital, and innovation into measurable economic outcomes.

Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Researchers and academics

How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Regulation, policy and compliance · Research and ecosystem data

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026

Civic Hive

Lagos

  • Media
  • Programmes

We give founders the edge they need to build and launch successful civic companies. We equip selected candidates with skills on how to frame their problems and come up with impactful…

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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We give founders the edge they need to build and launch successful civic companies. We equip selected candidates with skills on how to frame their problems and come up with impactful solutions that will drive societal change across every literacy span.

Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Other organisations in the ecosystem

How they helpBusiness and operating skills · Visibility and media · Community and peer support

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
  • Technology

Corestream engineers enterprise software products, intelligent health systems, LMS engines, e-governance tools, and automation controllers designed for global scalability.

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Other organisations in the ecosystem

How they helpBuilding the product

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
  • Policy
  • Technology

Galaxy Backbone is the information technology and shared services provider of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Galaxy Backbone continues to operate, improve and upgrade its common…

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For Other organisations in the ecosystem

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Galaxy Backbone is the information technology and shared services provider of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Galaxy Backbone continues to operate, improve and upgrade its common services platform to meet international standards.

Who they supportOther organisations in the ecosystem

How they helpBuilding the product · Regulation, policy and compliance

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jul 2026
  • Talent & skills
  • Programmes

Workspace, technical programmes and business support for founders, talent and growing businesses. A Kwara State Government initiative delivered with IHS Towers.

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For Aspiring founders and students +1 more

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Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Young people

How they helpTechnical skills training

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jul 2026
  • Policy
  • Programmes

Catalyzing Nigeria’s innovation frontier through a national network of 230+ hubs.

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For Other organisations in the ecosystem

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Who they supportOther organisations in the ecosystem

How they helpIntroductions and network · Regulation, policy and compliance · Research and ecosystem data

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
  • Capital support

Through our Nigeria Next Initiative, we are making grants that will support our goal of fostering digital inclusion, creativity and innovation, civic participation, and government policies…

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For Young people +1 more

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Through our Nigeria Next Initiative, we are making grants that will support our goal of fostering digital inclusion, creativity and innovation, civic participation, and government policies to empower young people in Nigeria.

Who they supportYoung people · Other organisations in the ecosystem

How they helpAccess to capital · Research and ecosystem data

Provides funding Checked Sept 2026
  • Policy
  • Programmes

The NASENI Innovation Hub is an organization designed to bridge support gaps for innovators and startups, foster collaboration, and accelerate Nigeria's journey toward a more industrialized…

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For Aspiring founders and students +1 more

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The NASENI Innovation Hub is an organization designed to bridge support gaps for innovators and startups, foster collaboration, and accelerate Nigeria's journey toward a more industrialized and self-reliant economy.

Who they supportAspiring founders and students · Early-stage founders

How they helpBuilding the product · Business and operating skills · Mentorship

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Sept 2026
  • Policy
  • Programmes

NASENI was established to promote and develop science, technology, and engineering infrastructure in the country. It was also set up to address various challenges and needs in Nigeria's…

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NASENI was established to promote and develop science, technology, and engineering infrastructure in the country. It was also set up to address various challenges and needs in Nigeria's scientific and technological development. It has a network of 12 Development Institutes spread across Nigeria each with its own focus area and mandate.

Who they supportOther organisations in the ecosystem · Researchers and academics

How they helpBuilding the product · Research and ecosystem data

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026
  • Policy

NITDA's mandates are quite diverse and vast, focusing on the responsibilities of the Agency on fostering the development and growth of IT in Nigeria. NITDA regulates, monitors, evaluates,…

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NITDA's mandates are quite diverse and vast, focusing on the responsibilities of the Agency on fostering the development and growth of IT in Nigeria. NITDA regulates, monitors, evaluates, and verifies progress on an ongoing basis under the supervision and coordination of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.

Who they supportOther organisations in the ecosystem

How they helpTechnical skills training · Regulation, policy and compliance

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026

The CANs

Abuja

  • Capital support
  • Programmes

At the CANs, we believe in the power of technology to impact lives.

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Investors and funders

How they helpAccess to capital · Introductions and network

Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
  • Capital support
  • Programmes

We work with governments, judiciaries and other stakeholders to design responsive justice solutions that are informed by people's daily needs and priorities. Using data to understand…

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For Early-stage founders

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We work with governments, judiciaries and other stakeholders to design responsive justice solutions that are informed by people's daily needs and priorities. Using data to understand justice challenges, and pilots to gather evidence of what works, we are able to scale up innovations and help make justice systems work better for everyone.

Who they supportEarly-stage founders

How they helpAccess to capital · Investment readiness · Regulation, policy and compliance

Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
  • Programmes
  • Workspace

Tomruk iHub Multiverse works at the convergence of technology, policy, institutional strengthening, and project execution. We partner with governments, development agencies, and public…

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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Tomruk iHub Multiverse works at the convergence of technology, policy, institutional strengthening, and project execution. We partner with governments, development agencies, and public sector organisations to improve governance, strengthen human capital, and deliver measurable development impact.

Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Young people

How they helpWorkspace · Community and peer support

Funding not established Checked Sept 2026