Startup Kano - Center for Innovation Development
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Creating an enabling Ecosystem for Technology and Innovation Africa.
Kano, Nigeria
Joined June 2016
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Climate Innovation Ecosystem Development - Accessing Domestic Climate Finance.
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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
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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!
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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When conversations spark solutions, you know growth is happening!
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Big dreams are born in small corners. Shoutout to everyone chasing their ideas, no matter how crazy they sound today.
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Date: 4th Sept, 2025 Time: 10am to 12pm Venue: S260 Daurawa, Maiduguri Road, Tarauni Kano. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow! Register here: https://t.co/7f4nue4vsO
#StartupKano #ExpertSeriesIII #MERL #M&E #CapacityBuilding #CareerGrowth
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Every great startup once began as a quiet idea in the dark. Keep nurturing your vision. #StartupKano #BuildInSilence
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Your idea doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be started. Build, learn, tweak, repeat. #StartupKano
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