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:
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 Agentic 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:
- Abdulla Al-Naimi: Managing Director, Doha Business Consulting
- Adedeji Owonibi: COO, Convexity
- Adeoluwa Akinsanya: Senior Full Stack Engineer, Town Web Design
- Ajuma Ataguba: Managing Director, Founder Institute, Abuja
- Ajuma Ataguba: Managing Director, Founder Institute Abuja
- Azuka Okofu: Group Head (SME), Bank of Industry
- Azukaego Chukwuelue: Founder & Managing partner, Truss Ugavi LLC
- Bankole Oloruntoba: CEO, NCIC
- Charles Emembolu: Board Chairman, Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs
- Chizurum Amagwu: Head, International Sales, Interswitch
- Daniel Kure: Managing Director, Blake and Harper
- Dapo Oyewole: SSA to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, International Cooperation
- David Abodunrin: Executive Director , Xpos Technologies
- Davidson Amedu: Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Ñurika
- Denise Williams: CEO & Co-Founder, SV-NED Inc.
- Dr Nuratu Musa Abdullahi: Founder, SheMentors Initiative
- Dr Sam Nwosu: CEO, Secured Records Management Solutions Ltd
- Ekaette Umoh: Senior Advisor, H. Pierson Associates
- Emmanuel Oluwatosin: ED & Product Lead, Startupcourt
- Emmanuel Isaac: Co-Founder & CEO, Next12
- Enene Ejembi: Executive Director, Verbatim Virtual Solutions
- Eromosele Akhigbe: CEO, L2N Limited
- Fayo Williams: Managing Consultant, Simply Exponential Consult Limited
- Femi Niyi: Chairman, RIGO INC
- Frances Obiago: Senior Associate, Aelex
- Franklin Kamnang Ngansop: Co-Founder, Vitamin CS Coaching
- Freddy Atangana: Founder and Chief Executive Director, Ekamou
- Frederick Akpoghene: CEO/CTO, JéGO Technologies Inc.
- Gabriel J. Ekwere: Vice President, Operations, Global Innovation Institute (GInI) Nigerian Chapter
- Gbemi Akande: Managing Partner, Pacer Ventures
- Gbite Oduneye: Founder and Managing Partner, ODBA
- Ibrahim Bashir: Founder/CEO, dillali.com
- Ibrahim Adepoju: CEO, Tyms Inc.
- Idowu Akinde: MD/CEO, Impact Hub Lagos
- Idowu Akinde: Managing Director, Impact Hub Lagos
- Ifedy Eze: Managing Director, Founder Institute Lagos
- Iffat Mahmud: Regional Representative, Africa, Innovision Consulting Private Ltd.
- Ivan Germanov: Regional Success Manager, Founder Institute
- Jeffrey Bent: Founder/CEO, Fashion For Charity Africa Synergy Consult
- Kalada Belema Meshack Hart: Founder, Africa Women Summit
- Kate Pam-Semlek: Group CEO, The Stalwart Group
- Katie Mapondera: Founder and Managing Partner, Q L and D LLC
- Keshni Morar: Managing Director, FI South Africa + Investable
- Lanre Phillips: CEO, Elpee Consults
- Louisa Ogwuru: CEO, Insiteful Solutions
- Mahmood Mustapha: VC-in-Residence, Logos Capital
- Mopelola Abudu: Managing Partner, AfriGloCal VC
- Msoo Mee: Lead Consultant/CEO, Meenistry
- Msoo Mee: Lead Consultant / CEO, Meenistry
- Nadia Al-Banna, PHD, MBA: Innovation Management Expert/Founder, , Value-N-Action Consulting
- Nneka Eze: Managing Director, VestedWorld
- Oge Nnaife MBA: Executive Director, Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs
- Olalekan Oshunkoya: Founder, eCove Space
- Olupeju Kolajo: Attorney, Matrix-Solicitors LLP
- Oluwatomisin Ashimolowo: CEO, Betaling Africa INC
- Oluwatosin Olulana: Executive Director, Tiwani Resources
- Opeyemi Jegede: Technical Sales Manager, Chipper Cash
- Ozioma Agaecheta: CEO , Jupytec Innovation Labs
- Pascal Okeke: Founder, National Community Lead, AI in Nigeria | CEO, Bigcode Group
- Raphael Isah: CEO, Greysoft Technologies
- Segun Obakeye: Director, Founder Institute Abuja
- Segun Osofisan: Founder/CEO, Inspired OneAccess Limited
- Senator Ihenyen: Mr, Infusion Lawyers
- Simiola Olusola: Founder, Aspilos Foundation
- Sola Adekanye: Founder, Open Innovation Access
- Stella Uzochukwu: Country Director, Odyssey Foundation
- Stephen Akintayo: CEO, GtextGlobal
- Stephen George: CEO & Business Development Executive, Rework Technologies
- Steven Bello, Ph.D., DBA (ABD): Associate Professor of Economics and Finance and Holder, Louisiana Christian University
- ThankGod Egbe: Technical Director/CEO, CypherCrescent Ltd.
- Vesiri Olu-Odugbemi: Managing Director , Key Lakes Limited
- Victoria Odimba: Founder, Insights and Decisions
- Yakubu Musa: Ag. National Coordinator, Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation, NITDA
- Yemi Keri: President, Africa Business Angel Network, ABAN
- Ziv Shomroni: CEO, BioLeaf
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 9,000 Alumni raise over 2BN 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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