The Nigerian startup ecosystem A public record

Work and Connect

Abuja

In their own words

Work and Connect is a hybrid model enterprise support organization that holistically builds capacity, supports the growth of youth-led businesses, innovation-driven entrepreneurs, and acceleration of MSMEs.

From the AfriLabs member directory, afrilabs.com. Not rewritten by us.

What they do
Runs programmes
What they help with
Investment readinessBusiness and operating skills
Who they serve
Early-stage foundersYoung people
How you engage
Not recorded yet
Sector agnostic.

Do they write cheques

  • ○ Writes cheques
  • ○ Connects you to capital, but does not fund directly
  • ○ No funding involved
  • ● Not established
How to reach them
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What we know, and when we knew it

1 check

Nothing we hold about Work and Connect carries a date. That is common in this sector, and it is the reason this section exists.

  1. 14 September 2026 our research
    Site live, no dates on it The site carries no dates. It advertises current membership plans, a book-a-tour call to action and community networking events, but none is dated. source

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