Lagos, Nigeria – November 7th, 2024 – gener8tor, a leading global startup accelerator and venture firm, and Nigeria-based TechQuest, a leading Information Technology and Consulting firm, announced a strategic partnership to foster innovation and entrepreneurship and support the growth of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. This collaboration will focus on discovering talent, accelerating business growth, and creating opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs to scale their ventures both locally and internationally.
As part of the initiative, gener8tor and TechQuest will leverage their combined expertise to identify and nurture entrepreneurial talent across Nigeria. Through tailored pre-accelerator and accelerator programs, the partnership will provide early-stage companies with the resources, mentorship, and support needed to thrive. In addition, both organizations are committed to advancing opportunities for high-potential startups by helping them navigate the investment landscape and offering strategic guidance to attract capital. This collaboration will focus on enhancing startups’ access to venture funding as they scale.
The partnership will also include international exchange programs and events designed to promote knowledge sharing and market access between Nigerian startups and those from other regions where gener8tor operates. These programs will facilitate learning, networking, and relationship-building with global peers, positioning Nigerian startups for success on the global stage.
With this partnership, gener8tor and TechQuest aim to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem and empower the country’s entrepreneurial community to flourish both domestically and internationally.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with gener8tor, a globally renowned accelerator, to empower the next generation of Nigerian tech innovators,” said Dr. Itoro Emembolu, CEO of TechQuest. “This collaboration will provide our local startups with unparalleled access to resources, expertise, and investment opportunities, ultimately driving the growth and success of Nigeria’s technology industry.”
“gener8tor is thrilled to be expanding into Nigeria, a market we believe holds tremendous potential,” said Prentice Keller, Partner at gener8tor. “Lagos has emerged as one of Africa’s most dynamic tech hubs, developing high-growth startups, a robust talent pool, and increasing venture capital activity. As a global accelerator and venture fund, we view the Nigerian ecosystem as the next frontier for innovation and growth. This partnership with TechQuest is an exciting opportunity to help unlock that potential, support local founders, and contribute to a thriving startup landscape.”
“The TechQuest-Gener8tor Pre-Investment Accelerator Fellowship is the ideal early-stage program that focuses on the key metrics that drive market validation and accelerate PMF,” said Henry Ukoha, Pre-investment Accelerator Program Manager at TechQuest. “We are excited to work with gener8tor to identify and nurture the next generation of technology leaders in Nigeria.”
The partnership between TechQuest and gener8tor is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to position Nigeria as a leading destination for tech innovation and investment on the African continent. The two organizations are committed to leveraging their collective expertise and resources to foster a thriving entrepreneurial culture and drive sustainable economic development in the region.
For more information about the TechQuest-gener8tor partnership and the Pre-investment
Accelerator Fellowship, please visit https://tqstem.org/gener8tor
