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Who We Are

greenlabs®

Nurturing bold ideas for a sustainable future — transforming early-stage innovations into practical solutions for Nigeria's green economy.

The greenlabs® Incubation Programme is a 9-month collaborative initiative by CADEF and Jacob's Ladder Africa, Kenya, designed to transform bold ideas into practical solutions for Nigeria's green economy.

Our Cohorts

From Idea to Impact: The greenlabs® Cohorts

Two cohorts. One mission — equipping young Nigerian innovators with mentorship, funding pathways, and networks.

Cohort 1 — Renewable Energy Revolution

Cohort 1 — Renewable Energy Revolution

Our pioneer cohort challenged young innovators to build scalable solutions for Nigeria's energy access crisis. Three startups secured pre-seed funding at Demo Day.

Meet Cohort 1 Innovators
13 Finalists
3 Pre-seed Deals
9 Months
Cohort 2 — Powering Food Systems

Cohort 2 — Powering Food Systems

Cohort 2 is in progress, with 18 innovators building renewable energy solutions that transform food systems.

Meet Cohort 2 Innovators
18 Innovators Active
70 Applications Reviewed
In Progress Status