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MacArthur Foundation

Abuja
Also listed as John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Nigeria Next

How they can help

Access to capital · Research and ecosystem data

For Young people, Other organisations in the ecosystem

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Sources checked 16 September 2026. Details from public sources.

In their own words

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.

their own site, macfound.org Nigeria Next grant guidelines

What they do
Funds startups
What they help with
Access to capitalResearch and ecosystem data
Who they serve
Young peopleOther organisations in the ecosystem
Do they fund
Writes cheques
How you engage
Not recorded yet
Sectors they work in
Public sector

Public sector fostering digital inclusion, creativity and innovation, civic participation, and government policies to empower young people in Nigeria macfound.org (opens in a new tab)

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What we know, and when we knew it

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  1. Open to apply

    Nigeria Next is listed under their current initiatives rather than past work, and its guidelines name support for hubs, incubators and collaborative workspaces alongside digital inclusion and civic participation. Their contact page gives a Nigeria office at Rima Street, off Gurara Street, IBB Way, Maitama, Abuja. The foundation states it is not accepting unsolicited proposals at present. (opens in a new tab)

    Checked 16 September 2026  ·  our research

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AfriLabs

  • Capital support
  • Policy
  • Programmes

AfriLabs is the beating heart of Africa’s startup ecosystem, uniting 500+ innovation hubs across 53 African countries to empower entrepreneurs with the skills, funding, and networks they…

In their words
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AfriLabs is the beating heart of Africa’s startup ecosystem, uniting 500+ innovation hubs across 53 African countries to empower entrepreneurs with the skills, funding, and networks they need to scale.
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jun 2026