In a bid to recognize innovative and viable startups and ideas in the Oil and Gas industry, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) through the Research and Development Technology Innovation and Incubation Center (TIIC) successfully fostered a partnership with the Founder Institute Abuja to collectively curate a fully-funded energy accelerator program.
This first-ever energy cohort has developed sixteen 16 high-potential Nigerian Oil and Gas startups into investment and market-ready products.
Over the course of 15 weeks, our founders worked tirelessly on validating their ideas cutting across HSSE, engineering, technology development, geology & geophysical studies, local materials substitution green/renewable energy, mobility services, artificial intelligence, and more.
We Proudly Announce the Following Graduates:
1. Ezekiel Adamu, Founder of GLVI Ltd
2. Prof.Godswill Ofulagba, Founder of Rinartics Engineering Solutions Ltd
3. Enalume Kingsley, Founder of AICEMR Engineering Solutions
4. Christian Efone, Founder of EFOCHRIST NIGERIA LIMITED
5. Ekele Augustine, Founder of Rapid Medicare
6. Dr.Bunakiye Japheth, Founder of FEASIBILITY GIANT COMPANY LTD
7. Dr.Godwin Uzedhe, Founder of OZIENICS LTD
8. Paul Ogunedo, Co-founder of AWI Energies
9. Rebecca Amoo, Co-founder of AWI Energies
10. Aminu Ajuji, Founder of Carbon MOP Limited
11. Lola Awosika, Founder of eBute Boating and Engineering Ltd
12. Onyeka Ebechidi, Founder of NIIRU SWIFT TRADE LTD
13. Ola Abraham, Founder of Eastwind Laboratories
14. Akinlabi Akinbo, Founder of Looptel International Ltd
15. Umar Adam Ibrahim, Founder of Skylight Prime Consulting Company LTD
16. Jubril Musa, Founder of Amazing360 Ltd
17. Bashir Umar Shehu, Founder of Greenagy Nigeria Limited
The Founder Institute Abuja team extends its heartfelt appreciation to all top executive stakeholders, esteemed directors, mentors, founders, and friends for attending this significant event. Your participation showcased your genuine dedication to our organization and its goals and your attendance demonstrates your continued commitment to fostering collaboration and growth within our organization.
A special thank you to the Executive Secretary, NCDMB (Engr. Simbi Wabote) who was effectively represented by the able Director, Corporate Services (Mr. Patrick Obah). We also appreciate the unwavering support of the Director, of Planning, Research, and Statistics, NCDMB (Mr. Abdulmalik Halilu) through the inception, birth, execution, and completion of this program. Special thanks to all members of the Technology Innovation and Incubation Center (TIIC) for carving this niche.
Thank you to the FI Abuja team and stakeholders. Special thanks to the Managing Director, FI Abuja (Ajuma Ataguba), Olusegun Obakeye (Director, FI Abuja), ThankGod Egbe (M.D, CypherCrescent Ltd.), Bayo Omole (Managing Partner, Matrix Solicitors), Nadia Al-Banna (Senior Director, Product and Business Development, Allarta Life Science) and Idowu Akinde (CEO, Boolean Labs).
We are truly grateful for everyone’s support and for you all taking the time to be a part of this event.
Thank you once again to our partners the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board for your involvement and your ongoing contributions to our shared success as we look forward to gaining greater entrepreneurial strides together.
We are accepting applications for the next Abuja Founder Institute program. Enroll here.
Graduates of the Founder Institute are creating some of the world's fastest growing startups, having raised over $1.85BN in funding, and building products people love across over 200 cities worldwide.
See the most recent news from our Grads at FI.co/news, or learn more about their stories at FI.co/graduates.
