Ilorin Innovation Hub are excited to announce applications are open for their very first Accelerator, powered by IHS Towers in partnership with Accelerate Africa [click here for program background.
Africa’s digital and industrial future will be built not only on software, but on a deep integration between software and hardware + infrastructure. From telecom towers and energy systems to mobility devices and locally made electronics, the continent faces urgent challenges in scaling tools, energy, connectivity, and sensing infrastructure.
These challenges create billion-dollar opportunities for startups to design, manufacture, and finance the hardware backbone of Africa’s economy — while enabling talent to build and maintain it.
The Hub are looking for bold founders to solve these problems with AI, IoT, ML, blockchain, hardware innovation, and new business models. Must
Apps Open: Nov 3, 2025
Apps Close: Nov 21, 2025
Startups Notified: Dec 8, 2025
Launch Weekend in Ilorin: Jan 15 – Jan 18
Demo Weekend: Feb 25 – Feb 27
Demo Day: Feb 28
Register for the upcoming Q&A Session: https://luma.com/bp2xiscr
If you’re ready, apply here now!