Innovation Support Network (ISN)

Who We Are

The backbone of Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem

The Ecosystem Backbone

Innovation Support Network (ISN) is Nigeria’s largest non-profit organization of 230+ innovation hubs. We exist to orchestrate a collaborative environment where technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact intersect.

From the urban centers of Lagos and Kano to the emerging tech scenes in Uyo and Katsina, ISN is the glue that binds the Nigerian innovation story.

Ecosystem

The Mission

To foster collaboration between hubs and ecosystem stakeholders, ensuring that innovation centers are sustainable, impactful, and globally competitive.

The Vision

To be the ultimate catalyst for the Nigerian innovation ecosystem, driving national prosperity through technology and entrepreneurship.

Our Priorities: The 2027 Strategic Roadmap

Four strategic pillars guiding our path to becoming the ultimate catalyst for Nigerian innovation

Professional Excellence

Deploying the ISO Audit & Certification Framework to benchmark 120+ hubs against global standards.

Strategic Policy

Serving as the primary consultative body for the Nigeria Startup Act, ensuring government policy reflects the needs of the "last-mile" innovator.

Deep Tech & Industrialization

Moving beyond the "app economy" to integrate AI, IoT, and Robotics into Nigeria's core sectors like Agriculture and Energy.

National Talent Pipeline

Scaling our capacity to train 30,000+ Nigerians in future-ready digital skills by Q4 2027.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Learn more about the visionary leaders and operational experts driving ISN’s mission to transform Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.

Join Us in Shaping Nigeria's Future

Whether you’re a hub founder, policy maker, investor, or enterprise partner, there’s a place for you in the ISN ecosystem.