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An Entrepreneurship Support Organization whereby entrepreneurs get connected with arrays of businesse The 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub was founded in 2016 .

The 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub is a platform whereby entrepreneurs get connected with arrays of businesses and business options, consultants, mentors and Guides with a view to deepening their individual knowledge and understanding of the respective industry their businesses depend upon through a deliberate and organized activity-based programs. The platform promotes constructive engagement, co

llaborations, networking and connection of entrepreneurs in new and modern ways of doing business. Opportunities are abounds to leveraging robust and esteemed interactions with public agencies, resource personalities, researchers as well as knowledge of the requirements of the communities in relation to consumer behaviour in order to provide innovative solutions to the ever changing communal and individual demands in real modern world. It is intended to serve as an incubating theatre to hatch entrepreneurs for start-up businesses that will inculcate guidance and requisite skills on handling the intricacies and complexities of risk laden attributes in venture capital businesses and their sources of finance. We have four target audiences;

- The society is full of investive minds with coulorful and feasible business ideas who's drive are hampered by dearth of capital and mentoring for a successful business take up and subsequent profitability.

- Those with an already established business will be brought together under one umbrella for the purposes of coaching, mentoring and Guidance on how to turn around their SMEs into conglomerates that can compete in an emerging world business order.

- It serves as a linkage forum with a compendium of business ideas and options in a financial match making function with arrays of financial institutions, development partners and donors with investive funds to assist established and start up businesses e.g Angel Investors Tony elumelu, Dangote and Danjuma Foundations.

- And the young upcoming ones in the secondary schools and tertiary institutions; mentorship programs will be conducted regularly on how to be creative from early age in ways that yield into entrepreneurship mindsets.

01/06/2026

iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab Physical Onboarding Successfully Held in Sokoto
Today, 1st June 2026, the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub hosted the physical onboarding session for founders selected into the iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab Incubation Programme.

The session brought together startup founders, ecosystem stakeholders, and members of the Hub team to officially commence the incubation journey of the selected startups.

The onboarding was facilitated by Umar Idris, Co-founder of 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub, alongside Bello Shehu Ango, ICT Manager, and Promise Idowu, Operations Manager at GrandGale Technologies.

During the session, each startup presented its solution, business model, and vision:

🔹 Hausa Learn Tech – An EdTech startup in the ideation stage focused on providing technology education in the Hausa language, making digital skills more accessible to Hausa-speaking communities.

🔹 Clodocs – A telemedicine startup connecting patients with healthcare professionals and services within their locality through digital platforms.

🔹 Korafusion Tech Hub – An emerging technology venture leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to provide data-driven solutions, particularly in agriculture, to help farmers make informed decisions about soil fertility and productivity.

🔹 SmartOps – A technology startup developing solutions to help businesses respond more efficiently to customer inquiries on social media platforms such as WhatsApp, improving customer engagement and operational efficiency.

The founders shared their business models, progress, challenges, and growth aspirations. The session also provided an opportunity to discuss the incubation roadmap, mentorship opportunities, and expectations for the coming months.

Speaking during the onboarding, Umar Idris reaffirmed the Hub's commitment to supporting the startups through mentorship, capacity building, networking opportunities, and access to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He also informed participants that the Hub remains open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and that a bi-weekly mentorship structure is being developed to support the founders.

We are excited to begin this journey with these innovative entrepreneurs and look forward to seeing their startups grow, create jobs, and contribute to the development of Sokoto State and Nigeria.

30/05/2026

Congratulations to the Outstanding Founders!

Out of more than 13,000 startup founders who applied from across the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT, only 500 startups were shortlisted, and ultimately 185 founders were selected for Cohort 1 of the iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab.

Today, we proudly celebrate the four startups sent to the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub:

✅ Clodocs Ltd

✅ HausaLearn Tech

✅ ToraFusion Tech Lab Limited

✅ Smart Operation Technologies Nigeria Limited

Your selection is a testament to your innovation, resilience, and commitment to solving real-world challenges through entrepreneurship. We are proud to have you at our Hub in this prestigious national incubation programme.

The iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab is a transformative initiative supported by the Federal Government of Nigeria and backed by the Bank of Industry (BOI), the African Development Bank Group, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), with the goal of funding, nurturing, and scaling early-stage Nigerian startups.

As a Partner Hub, the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub is honored to support your entrepreneurial journey and looks forward to seeing the impact your ventures will create in Nigeria and beyond.

Congratulations once again, founders! The journey has just begun.

AfricanStartups

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak from all of us at the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub...

25/05/2026

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20/05/2026

Calling all innovators and startup founders in Sokoto State!

Applications are now open for the Cohort 5 Incubation Programme, designed for early-stage founders from ideation to MVP stage.

This is your opportunity to access incubation support, mentorship, training, and become part of Nigeria’s growing innovation ecosystem.

Follow the link below to Apply Now:

https://ondi.nitda.gov.ng/ #/ihatch

18/05/2026

“Every new week is another opportunity to learn, grow, and move closer to your dreams. Do not underestimate the power of consistency, small efforts every day create extraordinary results over time. Stay focused, stay innovative, and never stop believing in the value you carry.

This Monday, challenge yourself to take one bold step toward your vision. The future belongs to those who are willing to start today.”

Wishing all members of our community a productive and successful week ahead!

Umar Idris.
Founder/Chairman.

13/05/2026

APPRECIATION TO DR. FARIDA MUSA KALLA, FIPRIMN
The 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub, on behalf of the business community in Sokoto State, sincerely appreciates and commends Dr. Farida Musa Kalla, Founder of the FMK Empowerment Initiative, for successfully organizing the One-Day FMK Women Empowerment Program.

This impactful initiative supported, inspired, and guided women entrepreneurs across Sokoto State. We celebrate the empowerment of 10 women entrepreneurs with ₦1,000,000 each to scale up their businesses, alongside valuable business development and capacity-building sessions.

Your commitment to women empowerment, entrepreneurship development, and economic growth is truly inspiring.

Together, we are building stronger businesses, empowering communities, and creating opportunities for sustainable development.

12/05/2026

BIG NEWS!
We are excited to officially announce that the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub has been approved to operate as a Skill Training Center (STC) for the Federal Government TVET Initiative in Sokoto State.

This milestone marks another step in our commitment to empowering young people, women, and aspiring entrepreneurs with industry-relevant technical and vocational skills that can create jobs, promote innovation, and strengthen economic development in our communities.

Through the TVET Initiative, beneficiaries will have access to:

✅ Practical hands-on training

✅ Industry-relevant vocational skills

✅ Entrepreneurship support

✅ Monthly stipends

✅ Start-up support opportunities

At the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub, we remain dedicated to building a future where skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship drive sustainable growth and self-reliance.

We sincerely appreciate the Federal Ministry of Education and all stakeholders for this opportunity to contribute to human capital development in Sokoto State.

The journey to transforming lives through skills development continues!

11/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that our Founder/Chairman, has been invited to serve as a Judge at the upcoming audition in Sokoto State for the Hustle Reality Show.

A project designed to showcase the capacities, creativity, and resilience of young people who are willing to develop and lead socio-economic initiatives within their communities across Sokoto, Katsina, and Zamfara States.

The core objective of the project is to use entrepreneurship and enterprise as tools for transforming conflict, promoting peace, and encouraging collaboration across ethnic and religious divides in Northwestern Nigeria.

We also had a fruitful deliberation with, Lantana Yusuf Oderinde, Project Coordinator, Search For Common Ground on The Hustle Project in Sokoto And Kuje Ibrahim, Roving Security Coordinator, Search for Common Ground, Sokoto

At the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub, we remain committed to supporting initiatives that empower youths, promote innovation, strengthen peacebuilding efforts, and drive sustainable community development.

09/05/2026

Kana/Kina da wata Dubara ko Salo, da fasaha da kan iya kawo chanji da sauki ga rayuwar al'umma, kuma ya zama hanyar samun kudaden shiga a gare ku?

Toh ga wata dama ta samu;

Shirin iHatch Cohort 5, wani shiri ne, na Gwannatin tarayya, da hadin guiwar Gwannatin Japan. Wanda zaa zakulo fitattun matasa daga jihon Najeriya 36 da Abuja masu Fasahar Zamani na dubarun kasuwanci da ƙirƙire-ƙire, a tallafa masu domin su bunƙasa.

Ko kuna a matakin tunani ne kawai, ko kuma kuna gina wani abun da zaku iya gwaji. Shirin iHatch zai samar maku da tsari na, jagoranci, horassuwa da tallafin da kuke buƙata domin bunƙasa kasuwancinku.

Ire-iren abubuwan da zaa samu cikin shirin:

✅ Horassuwa na mussamman akan fasahan kasuwancin zamani da ƙirƙire-ƙire
✅ Horassuwa daga Kwararru na tsawon Lokaci
✅ Gina abun da aka ƙirƙira
✅ Tantancewa da kuma gwajin Kasuwa
✅ Shirye-shiryen Samun Masu Zuba Jari
✅ Damar gwadin fasaha da aka ƙirƙira a gaban taron Jamaa da Alkalai

A danna wannan link din domin yin rajista: https://ondi.nitda.gov.ng/ #/ihatch

Ko kuma ku duba 'QR Code' da ke jikin flyer ɗin.

21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub na alfahari da kasancewa abokan hadakar (Hub Partner) iHatch Cohort 5 na Jihar Sokoto.

Address

The 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub No 1, Gidan Bawan Allah Behind 5 Star, Secretariat Road, 840213, Sokoto0903 410 2000https://maps. App. Goo. Gl/3m2kcWuLX8do2FvJA
Sokoto
23401

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 04:00
Saturday	10:00 - 15:00
Sunday	10:00 - 15:00

Telephone

+2349034102000

Website

http://www.21stcehub.ng/

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