Nigeria innovation ecosystem
The Innovative EcoSystems registry lists 561 innovation ecosystem organizations in Nigeria, including 336 universities and research institutes, 83 research organizations and 58 government and public bodies.
The largest concentrations are in Abuja (95), Lagos (54) and Ibadan (29).
Nigeria scores 33.1 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 105 of 117 economies.
561 organizations
- Heritage Polytechnic
University or research institute · Eket · heritagepoly.edu.ng - Home Economics Professional Association of Nigeria
Research organization · Ikoyi · hepan.org.ng - Hope for Communities and Children Initiative
Research organization · Kaduna · h4ccinitiative.org - Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic
University or research institute · Kazaure · hafedpoly.edu.ng - Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University
University or research institute · Lapai · ibbu.edu.ng - Igbinedion University
University or research institute · Benin City · iuokada.edu.ng - Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
University or research institute · Port Harcourt · iauoe.edu.ng - Imo State Polytechnic Omuma
University or research institute · Omumma · imopoly.edu.ng - Imo State University
University or research institute · Owerri · imsu.edu.ng - Imo State University Teaching Hospital
Health research · Orlu · imsu.edu.ng - Independent National Electoral Commission
Government or public body · Abuja · inecnigeria.org - Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training
University or research institute · Ibadan · iamrat.org - Institute for Agricultural Research
University or research institute · Abuja · iar.gov.ng - Institute of Agricultural Research and Training
University or research institute · Ibadan · iart.gov.ng - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
University or research institute · Lagos · icanig.org - Institute of Chattered Chemists of Nigeria
Health research · Abuja · iccon.gov.ng - Institute of Human Virology
Government or public body · Abuja · ihvnigeria.org - Institute of Operational Research and Management Science of Nigeria
University or research institute · Lagos · iorms.org.ng - IntelBox Labs
Fab lab or makerspace · Abuja · intelbox.tech - International Centre for Biotechnology
University or research institute · Nsukka · unesco.unn.edu.ng - International Centre for Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Research organization · Ibadan · icmcs.org - International Foundation Against Infectious Disease in Nigeria
Research organization · Abuja · ifain.org - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Research organization · Ibadan · iita.org - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Research organization · Kano · iita.org - Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital
Health research · Irrua · isth.com.ng - Isa Kaita College of Education
University or research institute · Dutsin-Ma · ikcoedm.edu.ng - ITESL FABLAB
Fab lab or makerspace · Abuja · iteslfablab.com - James Hope University
University or research institute · Lagos · jhu.edu.ng - Jigawa State College of Education Gumel
University or research institute · Gumel · jscoeg.edu.ng - Jigawa State College of Nursing Sciences
University or research institute · Babura · consbabura.edu.ng - Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse
University or research institute · Dutse · jigpoly.edu.ng - Jos University Teaching Hospital
Health research · Jos · juth.org.ng - Joseph Ayo Babalola University
University or research institute · Akure · jabu.edu.ng - Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi
University or research institute · Makurdi · uam.edu.ng - Justice Development and Peace Caritas
Research organization · Jos · jdpcaritasjos.org - Kaduna Polytechnic
University or research institute · Kaduna · kadunapolytechnic.edu.ng - Kaduna State University
University or research institute · Kaduna · kasu.edu.ng - Kano Independent Research Centre Trust
Research organization · Kano · kirct.com - Kano State Polytechnic
University or research institute · Kano · kanopoly.edu.ng - Kano State University of Technology
University or research institute · Wudil · kustwudil.edu.ng - Karl Kumm University
University or research institute · Jos · kku.edu.ng - Kashim Ibrahim University
University or research institute · Maiduguri · kiu.edu.ng - Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management
University or research institute · Katsina State · ksitm.edu.ng - Kebbi State Polytechnic
University or research institute · Dakin Gari · kespodak.edu.ng - Kebbi State University of Science and Technology
University or research institute · Birnin Kebbi · ksusta.edu.ng - Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori
University or research institute · Bori · kenpoly.edu.ng - Kings University
University or research institute · Ode-Omu · kingsuniversity.edu.ng - Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University
University or research institute · Ogboko · komu.edu.ng - Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa
University or research institute · Ankpa · kscoeankpa.edu.ng - Kogi State Polytechnic
University or research institute · Lokoja · kogistatepolytechnic.edu.ng - Kogi State University
University or research institute · Dekina · ksu.edu.ng - Kogi State University, Kabba
University or research institute · Dan Kabba Forest Reserve · ksukabba.edu.ng - KolaDaisi University
University or research institute · Ibadan · koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng - Kusamotu & Kusamotu
Research organization · Ikoyi · kusamotu.com - Kwara State Polytechnic
University or research institute · Ilorin · kwarastatepolytechnic.edu.ng - Kwara State University
University or research institute · Molete · kwasu.edu.ng - Kwararafa University
University or research institute · Wukari · kuw.edu.ng - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
University or research institute · Ogbomoso · lautech.edu.ng - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital
Health research · Osogbo · lautechteachinghospital.org - Lagos State Government
Health research · Lagos · lagosstate.gov.ng - Lagos State Health Service Commission
Government or public body · Lagos · hsc.lagosstate.gov.ng - Lagos State Ministry of Health
Government or public body · Alausa Ward · lagosministryofhealth.org - Lagos State University
University or research institute · Ikeja · lasu.edu.ng - Lagos State University of Education
University or research institute · Oto Awori Ward · lasued.edu.ng - Lagos State University of Science and Technology
University or research institute · Ikorodu · lasustech.edu.ng - Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
Health research · Ikeja · lasuth.org.ng - Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Health research · Lagos · luthnigeria.org - Lake Chad Research Institute
University or research institute · Maiduguri · lcri.gov.ng - Landmark University
University or research institute · Omu-Aran · lmu.edu.ng - Lead City University
University or research institute · Ibadan · lcu.edu.ng - LEAP Africa
Research organization · Lagos · leapafrica.org - Lion Science Park
Science or technology park · Nsukka · lionsciencepark.com - Madonna University
University or research institute · Uruobo-Okija · madonnauniversity.edu.ng - Maduka University
University or research institute · Ekwegbe · madukauniversity.edu.ng - Maitama Sule University Kano
University or research institute · Kano · nwu.edu.ng - Margaret Lawrence University
University or research institute · Delta · mlugalilee.edu.ng - Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria
University or research institute · Kano · maaun.edu.ng - McPherson University
University or research institute · Abeokuta · mcu.edu.ng - Media Rights Agenda
Research organization · Lagos · mediarightsagenda.net - Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
Government or public body · Abuja · mlscn.gov.ng - Metrovet
Research organization · Ado-Ekiti · metrovet.net - Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
University or research institute · Umuahia · mouau.edu.ng - Ministry of Environment
Government or public body · Abuja · environment.gov.ng - Mission to Save the Helpless
Research organization · Jos · mitosath.org - Miva Open University
University or research institute · Abuja · miva.university - Modibbo Adama University of Technology
University or research institute · Yola · mautech.edu.ng - Monarch University
University or research institute · Iyesi · monarchuniversity.edu.ng - Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
University or research institute · Abeokuta · mapoly.edu.ng - Mountain Top University
University or research institute · Lagos · mtu.edu.ng - Nasarawa State Ministry of Health
Government or public body · Lafia · nsmoh.org.ng - Nasarawa State University
University or research institute · Keffi · nsuk.edu.ng - National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure
Government or public body · Garki · naseni.gov.ng - National Agency for the Control of AIDS
Government or public body · Abuja · naca.gov.ng - National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services
Government or public body · Zaria · naerls.gov.ng - National Arbovirus and Vectors Research Centre
University or research institute · Enugu · navrc.org.ng - National Biotechnology Development Agency
Government or public body · Abuja · nabda.gov.ng - National Blood Service Agency (NBSA)
Government or public body · Abuja · nbsc.gov.ng - National Blood Transfusion Service
Research organization · Dormant · Abuja · nbts.org.ng - National Center for Technology Management
Government or public body · Ile-Ife · nacetem.gov.ng - National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization
University or research institute · Ilorin · ncam.gov.ng - National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology
University or research institute · Ibadan · nacgrab.gov.ng - National Centre for Petroleum Research and Development
Government or public body · Bauchi · ncprd.org.ng - National Cereals Research Institute
University or research institute · Bida · arcnigeria.org - National Commission for Museums and Monuments
Organization · Abuja · museum.ng - National Defence College Nigeria
Government or public body · Abuja · ndc.gov.ng - National Examinations Council
University or research institute · Minna · neco.gov.ng - National Eye Centre
Health research · Kaduna · eyecenter.gov.ng - National Horticultural Research Institute
University or research institute · Ibadan · nihort.gov.ng - National Hospital Abuja
Health research · Abuja · nationalhospitalabuja.net - National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research - NIFFR
Government or public body · New Bussa · niffrng.org - National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies
Government or public body · Abuja · nilds.gov.ng - National Institute for Nigerian Languages
University or research institute · Aba · ninlan.edu.ng - National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development
Government or public body · Abuja · niprd.net - National Institute for Sports, Nigeria
Government or public body · Surulere · nis.gov.ng - National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies
Research organization · Jos · nipsskuru.gov.ng - National Library of Nigeria
Organization · Abuja · nln.gov.ng - National Museum Lagos
Organization · Lagos · lagosmuseum.ng - National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion
Government or public body · Abuja · notap.gov.ng - National Open University of Nigeria
University or research institute · Lagos · nou.edu.ng - National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
University or research institute · Lagos · npmcn.edu.ng
Categories
- Universities and research institutes in Nigeria 336
- Research organizations in Nigeria 83
- Government and public bodies in Nigeria 58
- Health research organizations in Nigeria 52
- Fab labs and makerspaces in Nigeria 11
- Special economic zones in Nigeria 8
- Corporate R&D centers in Nigeria 4
- Innovation hubs in Nigeria 3
- Other organizations in Nigeria 3
- Science and technology parks in Nigeria 3
Cities
- Abuja 95
- Lagos 54
- Ibadan 29
- Enugu 13
- Kano 13
- Abeokuta 11
- Jos 11
- Kaduna 10
- Port Harcourt 10
- Owerri 9
- Benin City 8
- Ilorin 8
- Aba 6
- Awka 6
- Ile-Ife 6
- Minna 6
- Oyo 6
- Zaria 6
- Akure 5
- Ikeja 5
- Ondo 5
- Uyo 5
- Abakaliki 4
- Ado-Ekiti 4
- Calabar 4
- Ikoyi 4
- Lafia 4
- Maiduguri 4
- Nsukka 4
- Osogbo 4
- Sokoto 4
- Asaba 3
- Bauchi 3
- Birnin Kebbi 3
- Damaturu 3
- Delta 3
- Katsina 3
- Lokoja 3
- Ogbomoso 3
- Owo 3
- Sagamu 3
- Umuahia 3