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The Top 3 Accelerators in Lagos

Discover the best accelerators in Lagos to supercharge your startup's growth.

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3 programs · Statuses checked Jul 2026
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Overview

Lagos has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 3 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.

01

Afthonia Incubation Program

LagosNigeria

Bridging the Gaps from Ideas to outcomes

About
First chequeUndisclosedExits1Founded2019
How it works
Duration4-6 monthsFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
FintechRemoteOnlineVirtual
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02

Co-Creation Hub Nigeria

LagosNigeria

An incubator supporting startups in Nigeria.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2010
How it works
FormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
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03

Tony Elumelu Foundation

LagosNigeria

The Tony Elumelu Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to empower African entrepreneurs through funding, training, and mentorship programs.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2010
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Corporate TrainingNon ProfitSocial Entrepreneurship
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No longer operating

4 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): Greenhouse Lab · iNOVO · SMEbizinfo · The Foundry.

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