Africa's First Silicon Valley at University of Lagos (UNILAG)
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Source: Businessday NG
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is preparing to build Africa's first Silicon Valley, creating a cluster of innovation hubs and entrepreneurship centers within the university to foster enterprise creation and innovation among students. The initiative includes six hubs and a design studio, aiming to replicate the innovation ecosystem of Silicon Valley by integrating academia, venture capital, and e
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Businessday NG
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is preparing to build Africa's first Silicon Valley, creating a cluster of innovation hubs and entrepreneurship centers within the university to foster enterprise creation and innovation among students. The initiative includes six hubs and a design studio, aiming to replicate the innovation ecosystem of Silicon Valley by integrating academia, venture capital, and entrepreneurial activities. |
Original sector | Education and Innovation |
Location
Country | Nigeria |
State | Lagos |
City | Lagos |
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Source | Businessday NG |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education |
Article published date | 2026-04-05 |
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