A world where university founders and students have access to the resources, mentorship, and opportunities that empower them to become employable, drive economic growth, solve global challenges, and build scalable ventures, regardless of their location.
Our next adventure
To plant 100 innovation spaces across underserved regions, harnessing and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and changemakers.
Our Journey
2008
Launched
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
an annual summit that connects thousands of students with top professionals and entrepreneurs to share insights on the skills needed to thrive in a fast-changing global economy. The last edition edition had 2000 attendees from 6 Universities
a 7-day employability and entrepreneurship BootCamp held in 2017 and 2018, co-designed with two American professionals through the Mandela Washington Fellowship’s reciprocal exchange program. The program trained around 300 students, many of whom are now thriving across various sectors of the economy.
2019
Organized
Disability Hackathon
designed to engage university students in creating solutions to the challenges faced by persons with disabilities on campus using the design thinking process. 31 teams generated innovative solutions, and 7 teams were selected for an intensive bootcamp, where they had the opportunity to pitch their solutions in front of an audience.
2019
Organized
Youth Empowered Campus Tour
together with Coca-Cola, with CampusLabs as the technical consultant, was redesigned to better fit university students' needs. The program toured 6 universities and impacted 5,000 students. Students were trained on modules ranging from self-awareness and career development to the rapid development of ideas. The lead consultant for the program was Kasher Consulting.
2020
Started
The Data 4 Learning Challenge
designed during the COVID-19 stay-at-home period to help students overcome the challenges of accessing the internet due to high costs. Students submitted videos explaining how internet access would support their learning from home. Over 50 students benefited from this initiative, thanks to the support of the 234 Project.
2022 - 2023
Launched
The Employability Incubator
sponsored by the 234 Project, is a job readiness program that prepares 250 participants for the world of work. It consists of five key components: class sessions, internships, business case challenges, community impact challenges, and mentorship placements. Alumni from this program have launched successful careers and businesses with outstanding results. The program has been held in 3 editions across different parts of Nigeria, positively impacting numerous students and young professionals.
2024
Delivered
The CampusLabs Startup Incubator Program
supported by the Orange Innovation Fund of Syracuse University, was designed by the founder, Emeka Ossai, to address the gap created by the absence of startup incubation programs in universities in underserved regions such as Nigeria. Out of 73 applicants, 15 students were incubated and had the opportunity to pitch their ideas on Demo Day.
Today
Scaling to create
100 hubs for innovation across developing economies.
CLOSE
Are you a student or recent graduate aged 18-29 with a startup idea? The CampusLabs Innovate Nigeria Bootcamp will equip you with the skills, mentorship, and resources to grow your venture. Launch Your Startup with CampusLabs. Join the 4-Week Innovate Nigeria Bootcamp for Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs!
Dates: 18th March to 12th April, 2025
Mode 3 weeks online (18h Mar to 5th April) 1 week residency (6th to 12th April)
Eligibility Eligibility: University student or recent graduate within Southwest Nigeria, who has an innovative idea or is building a startup in any sector, aged 18-29 years old
Program highlights
3 Weeks of Virtual Sessions with Industry Experts
1-Week In-Person Residency with Hands-on Workshops
