Rethink what's possible in 2022: the world needs more entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.
Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, now is the time to act. As the global community moves incrementally toward an eventual post-pandemic future, today it remains filled with reshuffled industries and new problems in need of solutions. As we continue into 2022 and beyond, each and every entrepreneur has the opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.
That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Abuja Virtual 2022 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Abuja's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Abuja Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Abuja over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00am, May 06, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/370076
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 1:00am, May 08, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/366575
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 6:00pm, May 12, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/366566
- Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth: 3:00pm, May 15, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/370934
- Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 5:00pm, May 29, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/371177
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 6:00pm, Jun 02, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/370523
- How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 6:00pm, Jun 04, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/371475
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00am, Jun 10, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/370877
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 6:00pm, Jun 23, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/371723
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 6:00pm, Jun 30, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/371565
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 6:00pm, Jul 07, 2025 (Africa/Casablanca): https://FI.co/e/370296
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in the “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Abuja accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Ajuma Ataguba, Chizaram Ucheaga, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr., Idowu Akinde, Mayokun Adeoti, and Mohammed Ibrahim Jega. In addition, some of Abuja's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Abuja Founder Institute includes:
- Abdulmalik Halilu: Director, Planning, Research & Statistics, NCDMB
- Abubakar Abdullahi: Founder, The Front Office NG
- Abubakar Sadiq: Group Executive Chairman , Canary Tech Ltd
- Adedeji Owonibi: COO, Convexity
- Adekunle Alli: Head, Balance Sheet and Performance Management , Standard Chartered Bank
- Adie Akuffo Afful: Operations, WeFunder
- Afolabi Imoukhede: CEO, MCS Consulting Limited
- Afolabi Adetola: Managing Partner, Cedar Advisory Partners Limited
- Ahmad Mukoshy: Founder & CEO, Gigalayer.com
- Ahmed Buhari: CEO, Skylar Inc.
- Aishwarya Bagaria: Product Designer, Applied Intuition
- Aituaz Kola Oladejo: Executive Director, Financial Services Innovators (FSI)
- Ajuma Ataguba: Managing Director, Founder Institute, Abuja
- Akindayo Akindolani: Founder, McAnderson Institute of Technology
- Akindele Phillips: CEO, Farmcrowdy
- Amal Hassan: Founder/CEO, Outsource Global
- Amal Hassan: Founder/CEO, Outsource Global
- Ameh Omagwu
- Amina Sambo Magaji: Founder, She&Tech Initiative
- Andrew Abu: Founder, Young Innovators of Nigeria - YIN
- Anna Ekeledo: Executive Director , AfriLabs
- Arinze Anyaeche: CEO, Estendo Power Products Co.
- Armando Mualumene: Founder and Project Developer & Team Leader, The iDEASLab
- Ayobamigbe Teriba: Relationship Operations, Ingressive Capital
- Ayodeji Rex Abitogun: Lead Consultant, Management Edge
- Azuka Okofu: Group Head (SME), Bank of Industry
- Azukaego Chukwuelue: Founder & Managing partner, Truss Ugavi LLC
- Bade Aluko: Managing Partner, White Hibiscus Capital
- Bankole Oloruntoba: CEO, NCIC
- Basil Udotai Esq.: Managing Partner , Technology Advisors
- Bayo Omole: Managing Partner, Matrix-Solicitors LLP
- Bernard Frieder: Director, Analytics Intelligence
- Betty Ugona: Former,Chief Innovation Officer (FCSN), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
- Biola Akinyemi: Cloud Devops Consultant, UBS
- Bridget Nwagbara: Founder, Viedial
- Charles Emembolu: Board Chairman, Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs
- Chijioke Omeh: CEO, Omart Enterprise
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Chioma Agwuegbo: Founder, TechHer
- Chioma Keke: Head Of Business Development, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
- Chris Foltz: Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Founder Institute
- Chukwuemeka Nwakanma: CEO, Tobeit Consulting Limited
- Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr.: Managing Director /CEO, Anambra State ICT Agency
- Col. Felix Alaita(rtd): SSA to The President(Country Risk Assessment and Evaluation) , Kryterion Limited
- Comfort Nkana: CEO, C.S. NKANA & ASSOCIATES
- Dagogo Karibi Whyte: Managing Partner, Kanyi Karibi -Whyte and Haastrup
- Damilare Ogunleye: CEO, Hazina Ventures
- Damilola Olokesusi: Co-Founder & CEO, Shuttlers
- Daniel Steeves: CEO, Advance Advisory
- Daniel Kure: Managing Director, Blake and Harper
- Daniela Simão: Audit Committee Member, BANCO NACIONAL DE ANGOLA
- Dapo Oyewole: SSA to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, International Cooperation
- David Idagu: Africa Regional Lead, C.Moore Media International Public Relations
- David Abodunrin: Executive Director , Xpos Technologies
- Davidson Oturu: Managing Partner, Nubia Capital ·
- Dayal Nathan: Founder & CEO, Energyly
- Decio Silva: Founder & CEO, NARISREC, Lda
- Denise Williams: CEO & Co-Founder, SV-NED Inc.
- Dimeji Bassir: Managing Director, OFSERV
- Don Samoil: Managing Partner, Trusted Scale
- Dotun Sulaiman: Chairman, Absa Nigeria/Cadbury Nigeria/SecureID/Parthian Partners
- Doyin Adewola: CEO, Box Office Hub
- Dr. Eyal Bressler: Founder, Eyal Bressler & Co
- Dr Nuratu Musa Abdullahi: Founder, SheMentors Initiative
- Dr Odiong Akpan: Digital Innovation Expert, Ubulu Africa
- Dr. Rislan Kanya: Director, Directorate of IT Services Chair Big Data Analytics and eGovernment Research Group at Baze University
- Dr Salisu Uba, FCIPS: Founder, NatQuest
- Dr. Sarah Nwinee: Assistant Director Training & Head, Linkages, Exchange & Partnerships, Petroleum Training Institute (PTI)
- Dr. Segun Adaju: CEO, Consistent Energy Limited
- Dr. Talle Davidson Amedu: Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Ñurika
- Eduabasi Chukwunweike: Business Developement Manager, Microsoft
- Edward Esene: Co-Founder, Plus Incubation Hub
- Ekaette Umoh: Senior Advisor, H. Pierson Associates
- Ekaette Umoh: Senior Advisor, H. Pierson Associates
- Emmanuel Oluwatosin: ED & Product Lead, Startupcourt
- Engr. Simbi Wabote: Executive Secretary, NCDMB
- Eric Annan: Founder/CEO, Aya Holding LLC
- Eric Kaigama: Founder/CEO , QNTM BLKCHN, Inc; Africa Chamber of Digital Commerce (ACOFDC); Pythagoras Capital
- Faiz Bashir: CEO, FlexiSAF
- Festus Akobundu: Consumer Connections Manager, Guiness Nigeria
- Fife Banks: CEO, BraveICONS Global
- Frances Obiago: Senior Associate, Aelex
- Franklin Kamnang Ngansop: Cofounder , Vitamin C&S Coaching
- Freddy Atangana: Founder & CEO, EKAMOU
- Funmi Ogbue: Founder & Managing Director, Zigma
- Gabriel J. Ekwere: Vice President, Operations, Global Innovation Institute (GInI) Nigerian Chapter
- Gamaliel Tanimomo: COO/Co-Founder, PressPayNg
- Gbemi Akande: Managing Partner, Pacer Ventures
- Gbite Oduneye: Founder and Managing Partner, ODBA
- Hadiza Magoro: CEO, Koya Capital
- Hafeez Kolawole: Founder/CEO, Kureen Ltd
- Hannah Oyewole: Founder, Young Ladies Club
- Haris Ali: Chief Executive Officer, Vertechx Technologies Private Limited
- Hauwa Yabani: CEO, Abuja Technology Village FZ Co
- Henry Ogbuagu: Co-Founder, Innovate Nigeria
- Ibilola Amao: CEO, Lonadek Global Services
- Ibrahim Bashir: Founder/CEO, dillali.com
- Idowu Akinde: Founder, Impact Hub Lagos
- Idowu Akinde: Managing Director, Impact Hub Lagos
- Ife Adebayo: National Coordinator, Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Programme (IDICE)
- Ifeanyi Orajaka: CEO, GVE Projects
- Ifedy Eze: Managing Director, Founder Institute Lagos
- Ifeoma Malo: CEO, Clean Technology Hub
- Ifeyinwa Ufondu: Senior Associate, Benchmac & Ince
- Iffat Mahmud: Regional Representative, Africa, Innovision Consulting Private Ltd.
- Igor Ferreira: CEO, Fohat
- Immaculate Odekina: Senior Associate, CANDELP
- Israel Aye: Partner, CANDELP
- Ivan Germanov: RSM, Founder Institute HQ
- Ivaylo Ivanov: Director, Founder Institute Eastern Europe
- Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Founder & General Partner, Future Africa
- Japheth J Omojuwa: Founder and Chief Strategist , Alpha Reach
- Jeffrey Bent: Founder/CEO, Fashion For Charity Africa Synergy Consult
- Job Orjioke: Founder, Country wide Travels and Services Limited now pivoted to Turing Tech Limited
- Jude Obiakor: Group Managing Director, FASYL Technology Group
- Juliana Imam: Founder, Juliana Imam Intellectual Property and Creative Consult (JIIPCC)
- Kadir Salami: CEO, Techspecialist Consulting
- Kai Orga: Managing Director, ARM Investment Managers
- Kalada Apiafi: Chairman, Wider Perspectives Limited
- Kalada Belema Meshack Hart: Founder, Africa Women Summit
- Kamal Hassan: Founding Partner, Loyal VC
- Kamal Hassan: Managing Partner, Ghaya Consulting
- Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE: Director-General/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
- Kate Pam-Semlek: Group CEO, The Stalwart Group
- Katie Mapondera: Founder and Managing Partner, Q L and D, LLC
- Katie Mapondera: Founder and Managing Partner, Q L and D LLC
- Kazeem Tewogbade: CEO, Bluechip Technologies Ltd
- Kelvin Biiranee: DGM/Group Head FINTEL, GTBank
- Kelvin Jiraji Tersoo: Director (Sub -Saharan Africa), Africa Chamber of Digital Commerce (ACOFDC)
- Keshni Morar: Managing Director, Founder Institute South Africa + Investable
- Keshni Morar: Managing Director, Founder Institute South Africa + Investable
- Khalil Halilu: EVC/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)
- Kola Aina: Founder, Ventures Platform Hub
- Lanre Philips: CEO, Elpee Consults
- Lateef Ashekun: Deputy Chief Information Officer, Fulton County Government
- Lavina Ramkissoon: AI Ethics and Technology Policy, African Union
- Lavina Ramkissoon: Africa's Voice - Chairperson and Director #aiMom, Founder Institute
- Lawrence Olawale Roberts: CEO , MicroBoss Technologies
- Lekan Azeez Oganla: President CEO, SELLMedia Group
- Leslie Emenalo: CEO, Kobopay
- Louisa Ogwuru: CEO, Insiteful Solutions
- Mahmood Mustapha: VC-in-Residence, Logos Capital
- Maj.Lancelot Anyanya(Rtd): Chairman, iVillasquare
- Mark Kleyner: Co-Founder, Dream VC
- Martin Mbonu: Country Director, Sierra Leone & Director, MNOs (AWA), Onafriq
- Martín Martinez: Founding & Executive Director, Founder Institute Texas
- Mary Uduk, Mni, Fcib, Fcs: Fmr. AG. DIRECTOR GENERAL, Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria
- Maryam Lawan Gwadabe: SA to the Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy , on Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Capital
- Mercy Olorunfemi: Project Manager, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
- Mercy Olorunfemi: Program Manager, Work and Connect
- Michael Oluwagbemi: Executive Partner, LoftyInc
- Michael Aku: Co-founder, Clarion Concept Technology Limited
- Midowa Gbededo: Market Analyst, Schlumberger
- Misa Nikolic: CEO, Resonator – Creative Tech Hub
- Mohammed B. Hussaini: CEO, Copious Energy
- Mohammed Ibrahim Jega: Founder, Startup Arewa
- Mopelola Abudu: Managing Partner, AfriGloCal VC
- More Argwings Kodhek: Director of Marketing, Made by People
- Moses Saromi: CEO, First Icon Mutual Capital
- Motunrayo Opayinka: Founder /CEO, Womenovate
- Musa Ali Baba: CEO, Teasy Mobile
- Nadia Al-Banna, PHD, MBA: Senior Director of Product and Business Development, Allarta Life Science
- Nafisa Ali: Associate, Matrix Solicitors LLP
- Nasir Yammama: Founder/CEO, Verdant Agri-Tech
- Nkechi Oguchi: CEO, Ventures Park
- Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho: Owner, Futuresoft
- Nkoyo Efretei: CEO, Insiteful Solutions
- Nneka Eze: Managing Director, VestedWorld
- Noel Akpata: CEO, Stratex Pro
- Nwanne Nwonwu, Rising Tide Africa
- Obi Asika: Director-General/CEO, National Council for Arts and Culture, Nigeria (NCAC)
- Obinnaya Uruakpa: C.E.O, Grand Renaissance International Ltd
- Ofordile Tony-Okeke: Co-Founder, OrderPaper Nigeria
- Oge Nnaife MBA: Executive Director, Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs
- Ogochukwu Francis Osifo: Co-Founder/CEO, Rayda
- Olalekan Oshunkoya: Founder, eCove Space
- Olaoluwa Olorunnisomo, MBA: Co-Founder/CEO, Seedbuilders
- Olufemi Balogun: Co Founder/ Chief Executive Officer , PayVantage Limited
- Oluseye Bassir: Fmr. Managing Partner, Lofty Inc.
- Oluwatobiloba Moody: Director, World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO
- Oluwatoyin Adegbite-Moore: CEO, Sheafam & Tam Limited
- Omoyemi Akerele: Founder & CEO, Lagos Fashion Week & Style House Files
- Osasenaga Enogieru: National Program Manager, Wennovation Hub
- Oswald Osaretin Guobadia: Managing Partner, DigitA
- Owuno Ogbeh: Founder, Farmore
- Oyaje Idoko: CEO, Layer3
- Oyewole Joledo: Country Director , Social Good Fund Africa
- Oyin Solebo: Managing Director, ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator
- Peter Ogedengbe: Team Lead, Exolve Tech
- Philip Agbese Jnr.: Founder, CAVIC
- Philip Agbese: CEO, Redemption Studio Ltd.
- Prince Ogbonna: CEO/ Co-Founder, Moolu Venture Lab
- Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe: Founder, FASMICRO Group
- Rachel Ndungu: CEO, Biashara Africa
- Raphael Isah: CEO, Greysoft Technologies
- Refilwe Sebego Walebowa (Fmva®): Associate Principal, Aleyo Capital
- Russell Brand, Responsible Solutions Inc.
- Russell Brand: CEO & Founder, Responsible Solutions Limited
- Saidu Abdullahi: President/CEO, Procentric IQ
- Sam Immanuel: CEO, Semicolon Africa
- Sameer Sortur: Founding Partner, SquareCircle Ventures
- Samson Igoche: Founder & CEO, Aiivon Global Innovations
- Samuel Akinniyi Ajiboyede: CEO, Zido
- Samuel Zibiri: Principal Partner, EL SHADDAI CHAMBERS
- Segun Obakeye: Director, Founder Institute, Abuja
- Segun Osofisan: Founder/CEO, Inspired OneAccess Limited
- Segun O. Silas: Chief Productivity Officer, Pandora AI
- Senator Ihenyen: Mr, Infusion Lawyers
- Shakirat Animashaun: Founder/CEO , The Enricher FinTech
- Silvio Frank Pupo: CEO, Logos Capital Group
- Simeon Ononobi: CEO, Connected Analytics
- Simiola Olusola: Founder, Aspilos Foundation
- Sola Adekanye: Founder, Open Innovation Access
- Stella Uzochukwu: Country Director, Odyssey Foundation
- Stephen Akintayo: CEO, GtextGlobal
- Steven Bello, Ph.D., DBA (ABD): Associate Professor of Economics and Finance and Holder, Louisiana Christian University
- Sudhir Rathore: Co-founder , SURJEN
- Surayyah Ahmad: General Partner - Aduna Capital, Founding Partner - TT labs
- Tajudeen Audu: CEO , TGS Taju Audu & Co.
- Tayo Fagbenro: Managing Director /CEO, Vision Consulting
- Tayo Ajimoko: Director, Rhetort Ltd
- Temitope Isedowo: Programes Manager, AfriLabs
- ThankGod Egbe: Technical Director/CEO, CypherCrescent Ltd.
- Tijjani Sule: Founder, Managing Partner, RedWolf Consult Limited
- Tobenna Nwokike: CEO, TLogix Solutions
- Tomi Davies: Collaborator-in-Chief, TVC Labs
- Toye Arulogun: Chairman, The Tall and Wide Company Limited
- Tunji Oke: Co Founder, GetFundedAfrica
- Uju Uzo Ojinnaka: CEO, Traders of Africa
- Uyi Ewere: CEO, House 72 Limited
- Vesiri Olu-Odugbemi: Managing Director , KLI Limited
- Victor Igharo: Founder/CEO, Sociocapital
- Victoria Fabunmi,Acs,Acsi: National Coordinator, NITDA-Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI)
- Yahaya Maikori: Partner, Law Allianz
- Yakubu Musa: Ag. National Coordinator, Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation, NITDA
- Yamani Ibrahim: Founder, Investapool
- Yemi Keri: Member, Board of Directors, Nigerian-German Chamber of Commerce
- Yemi Oluseun: Growth & GTM For FinTechs, The Change Hive
- Yemi-Joshua Oladeji: MD, SecureID
- Yemisi Isidi: CEO, Triift Africa
- Ziv Shomroni: CEO, BioLeaf
- Zumah Yahaya: Founder/ Managing Partner, Boubid Africa
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 7,500 Alumni raise over $1.85BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).
Join us in Abuja to help build the future.
Apply to the Abuja Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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