The Startup Ecosystem of Abuja

Abuja boasts 11 startups in our sample database which represents about 4% of Nigeria’s sampled startups. Abuja is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Nigeria.

CITY RANKING

While Abuja decreased by 7 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Nigeria increased by 1 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
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1
In Nigeria

Regional Ranking

3rd
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1
In Western Africa

Global Ranking

473rd
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7
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Abuja

Startups in Abuja excel in Software and Data, Fintech, and Social & and Leisure. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Software and Data industry. One of the most promising startups in Abuja in 2022 is Thrive Agric, BuyPower, and Jolancer.

Global Rank

Abuja is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Abuja’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 591 and in Fintech, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Abuja
Thrive Agric startup icon
Thrive Agric
BuyPower startup icon
BuyPower
Jolancer startup icon
Jolancer

Startups

Successful Software and Data startups in Abuja
BuyPower startup icon
BuyPower
Jolancer startup icon
Jolancer

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#591 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Software and Data.

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Fintech
2 startups

Abuja boasts 2 startups in Fintech on our map.

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Social & Leisure
2 startups

Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Abuja's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Abuja there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Fintech, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 73% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Abuja.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Abuja is Nigeria's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in Western Africa. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Abuja is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Thrive Agric.

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Startup Infrastructure in Abuja
With a large variety of initiatives, Abuja's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Africa. Abuja offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Abuja's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

ARM Labs startup icon

ARM Labs

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Abuja, Constitution Avenue startup icon

Regus - Abuja, Constitution Avenue

Regus - Abuja, City Centre startup icon

Regus - Abuja, City Centre

Organizations

Novatia Consulting Limited startup icon

Novatia Consulting Limited

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