Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs

We are still basking in the afterglow of the incredible ISN Annual Gathering 2024 in Uyo. We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this event a huge success! A special thanks to: Our Partners and Sponsors: Your invaluable support made the event a reality. Our Network Members: Your passion and commitment continue to inspire us. The ISN Secretariat: Your tireless efforts ensured a seamless event. The ISN Board: Your strategic guidance keeps us moving forward. The Planning Committee: Your support made it all possible. And to every single attendee, speaker, facilitator, and volunteer, thank you for your presence, insights, and energy. Your contributions made this Gathering truly extraordinary. As we anticipate the 2025 ISN Annual Gathering in Kano, we remain committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and positive change across Nigeria. #ISNAG2024

Join us in the Virtual Conference on the Domestication of the Startup Act. Theme: Partnership for the Domestication of the Startup Act. The Nigeria Start-up Act is now 2-years since it was signed into law, and already the start-up ecosystem is beginning to see its benefits, While this is true, domestication at the state level is critical for its impact to be felt locally. Despite its promise, domestication of the Startup Act has been slow, with only four states having domesticated it so far. However, like many other states, fragmented efforts and siloed approaches have hindered momentum. Nonprofits, public sector actors, and tech organizations have often worked independently, leading to missed opportunities for synergy. Information sharing about the Act and its domestication has been insufficient, leaving many stakeholders unaware of its potential across Nigerian states. This conference is an opportunity to bridge these gaps by raising questions and nurturing collaboration among all relevant stakeholders, including government representatives, tech organizations, civil society, and the private sector. The goal is to build and create a unified strategy and partnerships that ensure the domestication of the Startup Act across Nigerian states, owned by the ecosystem. Your participation is critical to achieving this shared vision. Date: Dec 14, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Zoom (virtual) Meeting ID 839 1460 2403 Passcode 778344 Register in advance for this virtual conference: https://lnkd.in/diCZeMzt After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing all relevant information. @leapafrica #startup #startupact #innovation #techNigeria #thenigeriawewant NITDA Nigeria Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs Victoria Fabunmi, ACS, ACSI Murtala Adogi Mohammed Ph.D. theodore longji Umar M. LEAP Africa

Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Oge Nnaife! 🎉 You are not just a boss; you are ISN's biggest cheerleader, a problem solver, and an endless source of good vibes. Wishing you a day as amazing as you are.

Take the NSA Domestication Readiness Survey Now! The purpose of the survey is to help us gather data to better understand the current state of the startup ecosystem in States across the country. The target participants are State Government Official, Technology Hubs (managers /operators), Startup Founder, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with a tech focus, Startup Mentors and Angel Investors/ Venture Capital Firm. Responses from this survey will be useful in the implementation of the NSA domestication in your state. Take the Survey - https://bit.ly/3OOTsDr

Are you an early-stage startup in Lagos? Apply for the Startup Launchpad Accelerator by Optimus Digital Future and The Nest Innovation Technology Park Ltd to scale your startup by leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence. The goal of the Startup Launchpad is to accelerate the growth and innovation of startups by supporting them to integrate AI technology into their existing products and services, as well as developing new AI-powered solutions. Selected startups will gain access to knowledge/skills, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. Apply here - bit.ly/ODFStartUp for a chance to launch your venture to the next level with AI. Applications close on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Join us in Oyo State from Thursday, December 12th, 2024, to Friday, December 13th, 2024, for the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) Engagement Session. RSVP- https://lu.ma/l5pwieyh

Unwind by FI is here! Join Founder Institute on the 13th of December for an evening of networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. Glean firsthand lessons, from some of our founders who’ve turned challenges into opportunities. Whether you’re a founder, an investor, or an ecosystem player, this event is for you! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eZSxcs-B Date: Friday, 13th of December 2024. Time: 4 pm. Venue: To be communicated upon registration.

Join us in Ogun State on Thursday, December 5th, 2024, to Friday, December 6th, 2024, for the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) Engagement Sessions dedicated to fostering collaboration among policymakers, industry leaders, and the startup community on the domestication of the NSA in Ogun State RSVP Here - https://lu.ma/newdvtz3

We are happy to announce our partnership with Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs , Nigeria's network of innovation hubs and incubators, to expand the reach and impact of our Startup Launchpad Program. The Startup Launchpad Program is designed to accelerate the growth of startups and ignite innovation by equipping them with the tools, resources, and knowledge to develop innovative AI-powered solutions. Through this program, we aim to ensure that startups from various hubs and incubators across Nigeria can benefit from: 🟦Funding to accelerate business growth. 🟦A projected 20% revenue uplift within six months. 🟦Broader market access, allowing startups to expand into new regions. Key Benefits for Participating Startups: 🔘Knowledge and Skills Development. 🔘Access to Resources and Tools. 🔘Mentorship and Networking with industry leaders. 🔘Funding Opportunities to support their journey to scale. This partnership will help us achieve our ambitious goal of supporting 1,000 startups across Nigeria between 2025 and 2027, empowering them to attain transformative success with AI at the core of their solutions. Key Details: 🔳Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025. 🔳Pilot Phase: Open to startups based in Lagos. Are you ready to scale your startup and unleash the transformative power of AI? Don’t miss this incredible opportunity. Start your application here ➡ bit.ly/ODFStartUp The Nest Innovation Technology Park Ltd #OptimusDigitalFuture #TheNest #AI4SD #StartupLaunchpad #Startup #ISN #AIForInnovation #AIForSustainableDevelopment #AISkill #AIInBusiness

Celebrating another year of life today! Happy birthday to khamis Malami Salis of Mainstream Exelient Hub. We wish you continued success and happiness in the year ahead.