We are mission focused!

To empower entrepreneurs with knowledge and opportunities across the continent.

We are all about

Building a community of problem solvers across the continent

Nailab helped my business grow

Omar Shoukry Sakr- Nawah Scientific

Winning the 2nd place in ANPI 2019 constituted a major milestone in my startup journey. Beside the cash prize, the exposure, the networking and the connections were way more valuable. I had the honor of collaborating with the Nailab team in Nairobi throughout this journey and they have been extremely helpful and supportive, on all fronts.

Munira Twahir- Founder Ari

Nailab gave my business the chance to continue when all hope was lost. The program I went under not only helped me finance my innovation's product development, but also refine my business model. The Nailab team went above and beyond to equip me with supplementary knowledge when I requested which helped me greatly understand the knowledge I was learning in the class to better implement it. I am grateful for the second wind of life Nailab provided and the continuous support I have gotten post my program. .

10 years of supporting entrepreneurs in the continent

16,132+

African startups

10, 229

SMEs and startups

2510

Female founders

50

African countries

We are providing a platform where startup entrepreneurs can leverage on technology, knowledge, and funding opportunities to solve problems facing emerging markets.


Sam Gichuru (CEO and Founder of Nailab)

What we offer

Acceleration and Training

Nailab has over 10 years experience in developing customized training and acceleration programs with strong mentorship elements together with our partners both in Africa and around the world.

Community

Mwanzo is a virtual platform that equips entrepreneurs with the skills to build sustainable businesses that practically solve Africa’s unique challenges using innovation through business mentorship and community support.

Funding

We run challenges to facilitate access to seed funding to enable entrepreneurs to take their ideas to the next level, grant funding to support already existing business and recognize outstanding entrepreneurs in the continent.

Our partners