From Local Innovation to Global Market.
TIC Abeokuta is Ogun State's federal Technology Incubation Centre — providing workspace, mentorship, funding access, and business advisory for technology-based SMEs ready to commercialize.
Bridging local ideas, raw materials and the global market.
The Technology Incubation Centre, Abeokuta, is one of nearly 30 operational TICs across Nigeria's six geo-political zones, overseen by the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) — an agency under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.
Our mandate is clear: commercialize research, nurture indigenous talent, and grow technology-based SMEs into world-class enterprises. We provide the infrastructure, expertise, and network that early-stage Nigerian innovators need to succeed.
Everything your venture needs under one roof.
From ideation to commercialization, our services are structured to remove the friction Nigerian innovators face when bringing technology to market.
Business Incubation
A structured 3-year incubation program designed to help startups overcome early-stage hurdles and grow into sustainable enterprises.
Prototype to Production
Hands-on support that takes your innovation from raw idea, through prototyping, to a market-ready product.
Commercialization
We link talent, technology, and capital — turning R&D into profitable businesses ready for local and global markets.
Workspace & Facilities
Modern workspace at our Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway hub — offering office space, meeting rooms, and shared infrastructure.
Mentorship & Advisory
Direct access to seasoned entrepreneurs, technical experts, and government-backed business advisors.
Funding Access
Bridges to federal grants, angel investors, and partner financial institutions for qualified incubatees.
A structured 3-year journey from prototype to profitable enterprise.
Application & Screening
Submit your idea or early-stage venture. Our panel evaluates innovation, feasibility, and team capacity.
Pre-Incubation
Refine your business model, validate your market, and develop a working prototype with hands-on guidance.
Incubation Program
A 3-year structured journey: product development, registration, mentorship, and steady commercialization.
Graduation & Scale
Exit with a registered company, market traction, and access to our investor and partner network.
Powering the NextGen Innovation Challenge.
We actively support national movements that convert local raw materials into globally competitive products — driving indigenous industry across Nigeria's six geo-political zones.
Questions, answered.
Who can apply to TIC Abeokuta?
Nigerian innovators, technology-based SMEs, researchers, and early-stage startups with a viable idea or working prototype can apply for incubation.
What does the incubation program cost?
TIC operates as a federal initiative under NBTI. Subsidized workspace and advisory services are offered to selected incubatees; specific fees vary by program tier.
Where is TIC Abeokuta located?
Km 9, Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway, Onijanganjangan, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
How long is the incubation program?
The standard structured incubation program runs for three (3) years, covering pre-incubation, full incubation, and graduation.
Does TIC help with funding?
Yes — TIC links incubatees with federal grant opportunities, partner investors, and initiatives such as the NextGen Innovation Challenge.
Ready to grow your idea into an enterprise?
Whether you're a researcher, a startup founder, or an SME looking for structured support — TIC Abeokuta is open to you.
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