We turn research into companies.
Silicon Lekki helps scientists, engineers and founders translate breakthrough research into venture-ready startups - from lab bench to first cheque.
A venture studio built for the lab bench.
We work alongside researchers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria to take what's proven in the lab and build it into companies that matter - supporting university spin-offs with facilities, capital pathways and operating muscle.
More about us →From bench to boardroom.
Lab & Facility Access
Bench space, equipment time and pilot facilities through our partner institutions.
Spin-off Creation
Company formation, founding-team assembly and studio support built around your research.
IP & Licensing
Tech-transfer guidance to take university intellectual property cleanly into market.
Mentorship
Operators, scientists and investors paired with every studio team.
Funding Pathways
Pre-seed studio capital, grant navigation and warm investor introductions.
Community & Events
A year-round calendar connecting builders, researchers and backers across the ecosystem.
Two stages for the ecosystem.
Interface Forum & Innovation Prix
Meet-up and hackathon events for developers, designers and investors in technology.
Niké of Silicon Lekki
The annual forum and awards honouring developers, designers and investors shaping Nigerian technology.
Built in the studio.
Have research that should be a company?
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