Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development

Creating an enabling Ecosystem for Technology and Innovation Africa.

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

Kano State has made it to the list of the top 1,000 startup cities globally for the first time, with Startup Kano being one of the leading hubs, supporting the ecosystem since 2016. Over 50,000 youth have been empowered, and $1M has been raised.
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[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

Today we celebrate 10 years of championing innovation, nurturing talent, creating opportunities and transforming lives. From startups launched to communities built, partnerships forged and futures shaped, every milestone is a testament to what is possible when vision meet action

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

CIED Demo Day
2026 - Where innovation meets expansion!

We are all set for the demo day of the CIED pitch event with startups in Kano.

#CIED #Innovation #ClimateAction #ClimateInvestmet #PACeNigeria #Kano

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

In today’s ecosystem, investors are no longer just listening for profit, they are looking for purpose. Your ability to build with intention & integrate ESG into your model can be the difference between being overlooked and being funded.
#StartupKano #CIED #ZeroHub #Climate #Kano

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

Introducing the 2026 CIED Pilot Cohort!

Selected from 120+ applicants in Kano, these climate innovators are undergoing intensive climate finance readiness, venture building & investor engagement to scale impact across Northern Nigeria.
#CIED #StartupKano #ClimateInnovation #Kano

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

Introducing the 2026 CIED Pilot Cohort!

Selected from 120+ applicants in Kano, these climate innovators are undergoing intensive climate finance readiness, venture building & investor engagement to scale impact across Northern Nigeria.
#CIED #StartupKano #ClimateInnovation #Kano

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

Introducing the 2026 CIED Pilot Cohort!

Selected from 120+ applicants in Kano, these climate innovators are undergoing intensive climate finance readiness, venture building & investor engagement to scale impact across Northern Nigeria.
#CIED #StartupKano #ClimateInnovation #Kano

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

Introducing the 2026 CIED Pilot Cohort!

Selected from 120+ applicants in Kano, these climate innovators are undergoing intensive climate finance readiness, venture building & investor engagement to scale impact across Northern Nigeria.
#CIED #StartupKano #ClimateInnovation #Kano

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

Many brilliant climate solutions fail, not because they lack passion or intelligence, but because the ecosystem around them is fragmented.

With CIED, we’re bridging climate finance gaps for youth and women-led startups in Northern Nigeria.

#CIED #Kano #ZeroHub #StartupKano

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

We officially launched the CIED Project in Kano supported byFCDO-PACE bringing government, innovators, academia, and partners together to co-create a climate innovation ecosystem that supports ideas from concept to scale.

#CIED #Kano #ZeroHub #StartupKano #Climate #action

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

Climate Innovation Ecosystem Development - Accessing Domestic Climate Finance.

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

We visited secondary schools across Kano, engaging students, teachers, and school leaders.

300+ students and 25+ educators reached, including schools for students with special needs.

More activities ahead.

Supported by @NYFFoundation | Implemented by @StartupKano x YOSPIS

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

We’re wrapping up the year and taking a short break. Thank you for being part of our journey. See you in 2026 with more innovation and growth!

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

During our Expert Series IV, Abdulbasit Abdulrahim took a deep dive on the art of visuals, storytelling, and motion design; From mastering design principles to exploring creative tools and workflows. Such a powerful session and learning from one of the best!

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Strengthening youth participation for a better future with @ng_youthfund The GAP Project stakeholder engagement brought together key voices to discuss youth leadership, civic awareness and collaborative strategies for sustainable impact. #TheNigeriaWeWant #NigeriaYouthFuturesFund

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[Dahir M Hashim @DahirMHashim]

Kano is redefining waste — not as what we throw away, but what we can create from it.
We are building a system where innovation meets responsibility, and every discarded item becomes a spark for new value, new jobs, and a cleaner city.

This is how we move from awareness to impact.

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

Join us for CyberFest 2025. Cybersecurity for Innovators: Protecting What You Build. A hands on session for creators, founders & tech minds to learn how to build security into their innovation process.

📅 Oct 23 | 🕙 10AM | 📍 Startup Kano Hub

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

PitchStar Demo Day was a blast, brilliant ideas, inspiring founders, and innovation in full swing. Here’s to the next big thing!

#PitchStar #DemoDay #InnovationInAction

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

When conversations spark solutions, you know growth is happening!

[Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development @StartupKano]

Big dreams are born in small corners. Shoutout to everyone chasing their ideas, no matter how crazy they sound today.