About the program

EnovateLab is an Innovation and Impact organization that supports social and economic innovators to build impact-oriented solutions. We run an innovation hub that incubates and accelerates individuals, startups, entrepreneurs and innovators with disruptive solutions that solve local challenges. We help enterprises and technologists navigate hurdles by providing them with the right tools and resources they need to scale. We also create awareness and support policies that address issues surrounding entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa.

What are the requirements to join as an entrepreneur?

To be eligible for the Lafiya Incubation Program, applicants must:

-Be an entrepreneur, innovator, or early-stage startup team based in Nigeria, with preference for those in Kano State or surrounding areas.
-Have a health-related solution or initiative that addresses critical challenges in healthcare delivery, access, or outcomes.
-Be in the post-idea or pre-revenue stage—i.e., have a well-defined concept but not yet generating consistent revenue.
-Be committed to participating fully in the incubation program, including mentorship sessions, weekly assignments, and peer feedback.
-Demonstrate a passion for solving health challenges and a willingness to learn, iterate, and collaborate.
-Have basic digital skills and access to a device (laptop or tablet) with stable internet connectivity.
-Be mission-driven and focused on building socially impactful and scalable health innovations.

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Days
Hours
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Organizer
Town / Region
Nigeria
Sectors accepted for this program

Join as a mentor and help entrepreneurs in Africa achieve success!

We are looking for mentors who are committed to joining our incubation program. If you have a passion for entrepreneurship, have at least 5 years of professional experience and are committed to reviewing and monitoring your entrepreneur’s work before mentoring meetings, we want you to join us! We envision a fair, efficient and meritocratic society where innovation belongs to everyone. Sign up today and help Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs succeed!

What requirements must you have to mentor?

Seasoned entrepreneurs, Innovators and Professionals in the health sector

Program Timeline

Apply to participate in the program
Until September 15, 2025
Tell us more about yourself and your project by submitting your application. Our team will evaluate all applications from entrepreneurs and mentors who apply to the program.
Confirmation of selected profiles
Until 17 October 2025
We will review the completed applications through a selection process and select the participants for this edition of the programme.
Participate in the welcome session
18 and 19 January 2024
You will be invited to participate in an information session to welcome you to the incubation programme. In this session we will cover the programme schedule, your role, the role of mentors, the use of incubation tools to help you work on your business and much more.
Matching
Training of work pairs for entrepreneurs/mentors - 19 January - 31 January
Take part in our matching process! You will have the possibility to meet with the volunteer mentors from our Community that you think will be the best match for you and your project. Once you have met several mentors, both you and they will send us their preferences to let us know who they want to work with and we will make the best teams.
Start the incubation program
February - June 2024

Start the hybrid incubation experience with mentoring sessions, working tools and structured development. You will have 5 months to complete the incubation cycle and develop your validated business plan.

  • You will work weekly with your personal mentor in one-on-one sessions to go through the 8 business modules.
    You will have the incubation team on hand at all times to answer any questions you may have.
  • You will finish the programme developing a business plan and executive summary ready to present to potential investors.
Completion of incubation program
June 2024

Do you have any questions about the program?

Contact Samiat D. Yusuf Moshood, Incubation Manager of the program to answer all your questions.

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