Startup Directory

Meet the visionary startups shaping the future of learning in Nigeria and beyond.
Each startup in the Fellowship is developing innovative solutions that make education more inclusive, engaging, and effective.

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Lalitah

Learning Management System |

Kano, Nigeria

Latilah is a digital empowerment platform focused on enabling economic participation for women and young people through an integrated ecosystem of skills development, business support, financing access, and market linkage.

Skillup Africa

Oyo, Oyo State

Skillup Africa is a workforce readiness and digital learning initiative focused on equipping underserved youth and women with employability and vocational skills through blended offline and digital learning infrastructure. The organization combines technology-enabled learning with community-based deployment and employment transition support

Talktu by Mikagi Technologies Limited

Lagos, Nigeria

Talktu is a special-needs learning continuity platform designed to help schools, therapists, caregivers, and parents support children with developmental and learning disabilities beyond the classroom environment.

Ribara Analytica

Ogun, Nigeria

Ribara Analytica is an education intelligence and labor market analytics platform helping universities identify employability, curriculum, and skills gaps using live industry data and task-based learner assessments. The company demonstrates one of the strongest thematic alignments within the cohort under the “education and skills data” category, with measurable institutional traction and active deployments already in operation.

Skilladder AI

Lagos, Nigeria

Skilladder AI is building workforce verification infrastructure that helps employers and training programmes identify what entry-level talent can actually do.

NursePadi

Ebonyi, Nigeria

NursePadi is a web-based nursing exam preparation and learning platform designed to help Nigerian nursing students prepare for the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) licensing examination.

Efiwe

Lagos, Nigeria

Efiwe is a mobile-first coding education platform that uses AI, accessibility tools, and offline learning technology to make software development skills accessible to underserved learners globally.

TrainD Trainer Ltd

Imo, Nigeria

Africa’s first CPD UK-recognised professional development platform equipping Nigerian educators with inclusive, SEN-competent, and future-ready teaching skills to improve learning outcomes

Ileemore Technologies Limited

Lagos, Nigeria

Ileemore Technologies is an AI-powered EdTech company building offline-first digital learning infrastructure for underserved and low-connectivity communities across Africa.

Lena

Lagos, Nigeria

Lena is an education technology company building AI-powered learning and teacher support tools designed for low-resource and low-connectivity learning environments.

Heels and Tech

Lagos Nigeria.

Heels and Tech is a women-focused digital skills and workforce reintegration platform helping women transition into employment, entrepreneurship, and digital careers after career interruptions caused by caregiving, childbirth, or economic barriers.

Dawn AI

Learning Management System |

Lagos Nigeria.

DAWN AI is an AI-powered neuro-educational platform focused on improving learning outcomes for neurodivergent and disabled learners through adaptive learning, AI diagnostics, and inclusive classroom support systems.

Cloudnotte

Learning Management Systems |

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Cloudnotte provides digital learning and school management solutions that enable schools to deliver seamless, flexible, and technology-enabled education experiences.

VarsityScape

Learning Management System |

Lagos Nigeria.

VarsityScape enables experts and institutions to launch and manage online academies with ease, creating accessible pathways for skills development and lifelong learning.

Smart Stewards

Online Learning |

Lagos Nigeria.

Smart Stewards is a financial education platform helping young people build lifelong money management skills through practical, accessible, and engaging learning experiences.

Mavis Computel

Digital Content |

Abuja, Nigeria

Mavis Computel develops interactive talking books that make literacy and numeracy learning more accessible for children in underserved communities through local-language content and assistive technology.

Kryptr

Workforce & Skills |

Lagos Nigeria.

Kryptr creates immersive learning experiences that help young learners develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital skills through interactive educational technology.

I-Train Africa

Online Learning |

Lagos Nigeria.

iTrain Africa prepares young people for the future of work through hands-on digital skills training, equipping them with the competencies needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving economy

HiPrep

Tutoring & Test Prep |

Abuja, Nigeria

Hi Prep delivers personalized, bite-sized learning support for K–12 students through an AI-powered platform designed to improve academic performance and confidence.

Flexisaf (Distinction)

Learning Management System |

Abuja, Nigeria

FlexiSAF equips schools with digital tools that streamline administration, improve operational efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making across the education ecosystem.

Blue Sands Academy

STEAM |

Lagos Nigeria.

Bluesands Academy equips learners with in-demand digital and professional skills through practical training programmes that prepare them for success in the modern workforce

AI Teacha

Digital Content |

Lagos, Nigeria

AI Teacha leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized learning support, helping students strengthen understanding, improve engagement, and achieve better learning outcomes.

Tespire

Management Systems |

Abuja, Nigeria

Tespire provides technology-driven school management and learning solutions that help schools improve efficiency, enhance learning outcomes, and expand access to quality education

Sproutly Inc.

Learning Management System |

Lagos Nigeria.

Sproutly is transforming education financing by helping schools and families manage tuition payments, access financial services, and reduce barriers to learning.

Vinsighte Limited

Learning Management System |

Lagos Nigeria.

Vinsighte is redefining accessibility in education by helping individuals with visual impairments, ADHD, and Dyslexia learn with confidence. Using advanced OCR technology, the platform transforms text into formats that are easier to read and understand, enabling learners to study independently, access knowledge seamlessly, and reach their full potential.

FLOW

Online Learning |

Lagos Nigeria.

FLOW supports schools in nurturing well-rounded students by teaching values, fostering positive mindsets, and guiding goal-setting. Its holistic development approach helps learners build confidence, discover purpose, and strengthen self-esteem, preparing them to thrive beyond the classroom.

WIFICOMBAT

Online Learning |

Lagos Nigeria.

WIFICOMBAT equips African learners with tailored career pathways and job readiness support, ensuring they gain the practical skills and confidence needed to thrive in today’s workforce. By bridging the gap between education and industry demands, it prepares young people for meaningful careers and future opportunities.

Skill Up With Kahdsole (SUWK)

Workforce & Skills |

Lagos Nigeria.

SUWK empowers Nigerian youth with market-driven vocational education and job placement support, paving the way for dignified and sustainable employment opportunities.

Proud African Roots

Digital Content |

Lagos Nigeria.

PAR Inspires values, shapes future leaders through creativity, entertainment, and culture, leveraging arts and technology to help children become leaders.

Magic Lab Academy

Workforce & Skills |

Lagos Nigeria.

Magic Lab empowers aspiring animators with essential creative skills and industry opportunities, helping them thrive in the global creative economy
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