InvestorInvesting in enduring businesses across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The startup scene in Nigeria
Lagos Innovates’ official site displayed open application labels for Idea Hub and Workspace Vouchers on October 2, 2026; the site described Idea Hub as a 12-week program. Applicants were directed to verify live terms in the linked portals, so current availability is unknown.
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Lagos Innovates’ official site displayed open application labels for Idea Hub and Workspace Vouchers on October 2, 2026; the site described Idea Hub as a 12-week program. Applicants were directed to verify live terms in the linked portals, so current availability is unknown.
CcHUB reports that it has supported more than 90 ideas and companies since 2011.
Google for Startups’ profile connects Flutterwave’s payments infrastructure to Uber’s Lagos operations through a local payment solution with Access Bank. The profile describes Flutterwave as founded in 2016 by Olugbenga Agboola and a team, with headquarters in San Francisco and Nigeria.
StartupBlink’s 2026 index ranks Lagos No. 70 globally, No. 1 in Nigeria, and No. 1 in Western Africa, and reports 23.2% annual growth and a six-place global-rank gain. Its dashboard lists 994 startups, ranks Ecommerce & Retail No. 57 globally, and reports Software & Data as 29.7% of listed startups. These are publisher-defined measures.
This month
On in Lagos this month
12 startup events in the next 30 days, 7 this week, 12 free. The city as a calendar, with the hosts and venues that keep it full.
Today, Saturday, Oct 31
Build With Replit Agent 4: Mobile Development Workshop (In collaboration with Expo Ghana Community) 🇬🇭
Workshop · buro.FreeConsonance Connect Lagos IV
KelvinFreeFriday, Nov 6
Logos Circle Uyo Meet Up
Kene Ezeala · Merry Spill Hotel and ApartmentFreeSaturday, Nov 7
n8n Workshop Enugu: Ship It: A Hands-On n8n Build Session (APIs & Real Workflows)
Workshop · n8n · EnuguFreeLogos Circle Jigawa #1
Amina Sagir · Federal University Of DutseFreeStartup ecosystem standing
Where Lagos ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Tech Ecosystem Index | 2025 | #1 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Finance, Growth, Talent, Innovation |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #76 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #113 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 61 to 70 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
185 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Lagos
Investors 107
Investor
InvestorEmpowering African entrepreneurs for economic growth.
InvestorEmpowering Africa through strategic financial solutions.
The 3 most prominent of 107. Browse all investors
Accelerators 27
AcceleratorALX Nigeria is a tech career accelerator based in Nigeria, focused on empowering young individuals with essential digital skills for careers in…
AcceleratorThe Bulb Africa is a technology talent incubator based in Africa, focused on nurturing and developing tech talent in the region.
AcceleratorThe 3 most prominent of 27. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 27
IncubatorNurturing talents into global innovators and entrepreneurs.
IncubatorEmpowering startups through incubation and coworking.
IncubatorEmpowering civic tech for better governance.
The 3 most prominent of 27. Browse all incubators
Venture studios 24
Venture studioBuilding AI-driven ventures for Africa's future.
Venture studioTransforming ideas into digital products.
Venture studioBuilding technology ventures for Africa's future.
The 3 most prominent of 24. Browse all venture studios
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Your way in
Raising in Lagos
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Lagos
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Lagos
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Lagos
StartupBlink's dashboard identifies Ecommerce & Retail and Software & Data as leading dimensions of its Lagos dataset.
Source: The Startup Ecosystem of LagosStartupBlink lists 994 startups and reports +23.2% annual growth for 2026.
Source: The Startup Ecosystem of LagosStartupBlink's 2026 index places Lagos #70 globally, #1 nationally and regionally; it is a publisher-defined measure.
Source: The Startup Ecosystem of LagosGoogle's company profile connects Flutterwave's payments infrastructure to Uber's Lagos operations; its headquarters are described as San Francisco and Nigeria.
Source: FlutterwaveCcHUB reports supporting more than 90 ideas and companies since 2011.
Source: StartupsThe official site displayed open application labels on October 2, 2026; applicants should verify live terms in the linked portals.
Source: Lagos Innovates
Questions about Lagos
How does Lagos rank as a startup ecosystem?
Lagos is #1 of 288 in Dealroom GTEI (2025). It appears in 4 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Lagos?
107 investors based in Lagos have a profile here, including Honeywell Group Limited, The Tony Elumelu Foundation and Coronation Merchant Bank. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Lagos?
Yes. Lagos has 27 accelerators, 27 incubators and 24 venture studios on record, including ALX Nigeria, Opolo Global Innovation and FirstFounders Inc..
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Lagos
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