Bayelsa Tech Hub

14/08/2026

Now is NOT too late.

You don’t need to wait for January to start building the skill that could change your career, business, or income.

Stop saying “I’ll start next year.” Start now. Learn. Grow. Build.

At Bayelsa Tech Hub, your tech journey can begin today.

Don’t wait for the perfect time. Make today the starting point.

10/08/2026

08/08/2026

From the first arrival to the final goodbye, every moment told a story.
Two weeks ago at the Hub wasn’t just another event, it was a room filled with ideas, conversations, connections, learning, and people passionate about building a better ecosystem.

From the energy at the beginning to the conversations that kept us engaged till the very end, we shared, learned, connected and created memories.

Here’s a little glimpse of how it all went down.

One ecosystem. Different ideas. One shared vision to build, connect and grow.

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

We brought the ecosystem into one room and the energy was undeniable 🔥

From founders to tech leaders, media professionals to community builders, the IDICE Startup Bridge Mixer was filled with the kind of conversations that spark real opportunities.

💡 Ideas were shared
🤝 Connections were made
🚀 Collaborations were born

This is how ecosystems grow, not just online, but in rooms where people show up with intention.

If you were in the room, you felt it.
If you missed it… next one won’t be the same without you.

31/07/2026

Last week Friday, we convened some of the most intentional builders, thinkers, and enablers in Bayelsa’s innovation ecosystem for the IDICE Startup Bridge Networking Mixer.

What stood out wasn’t just the turnout, it was the quality of conversations, the openness to collaborate, and the shared commitment to building something bigger than individual efforts.

From the Bayelsa Tech Ecosystem Mapping presentation to the AfribuildAI demo and the high-energy speed pitch session, one thing was clear:
the ecosystem is evolving and the people in the room are ready to drive that evolution.

Moments like this remind us that real progress happens when the right people are in the right room, having the right conversations.

We’re excited about what lies ahead, the partnerships, the ideas, and the opportunities that will emerge from this.

If you’re building, supporting, or investing in innovation in Bayelsa, the time to plug in is now.

30/07/2026

Meet Monovie Bryan Monovie Bryan - African Builder • Edtech • Agribusiness , Co-founder Chapta , one of the Startups we are supporting under the iDICE Startup Bridge Program.

The iDICE Startup Bridge Programme is indeed impacting founders

If you applied for Cohort 2 and get selected, this is what you get to experience.

27/07/2026

Applications are open for the iDICE Growth Lab.
It is a 12-week hybrid accelerator for post-MVP Nigerian startups that are ready to scale,
professionalise operations and raise institutional capital.

Selected Startups get access to lots of benefits including:
● $100,000 cash investment (or Naira equivalent) for 7.5% equity upon entering the
programme*
● Up to $250,000 in potential follow-on investment, subject to meeting programme growth
milestones
● Structured growth support
● Investment readiness
● Access to industry experts

You are eligible if you are a Nigerian citizen resident in Nigeria, aged 18 to 35, your startup is
post-MVP with evidence of market validation, has been in operation for no more than 12 months,
and Nigeria is your primary market.

Female innovators are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close 19 August 2026.

Apply: idicestartupbridge.ng/growth-lab

This is an initiative under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme, a
Federal Government of Nigeria intervention designed to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and
job creation within the digital and creative sectors. The iDICE Programme is implemented by the
Bank of Industry and co-financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Agence Française de
Développement (AFD), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).

27/07/2026

Meet Victoria Alayemie alayemie victoria , Co-founder AssetOracle, one of the Startups we are supporting under the iDICE Startup Bridge Program.

The iDICE Startup Bridge Programme is indeed impacting founders

Apply for Cohort 2 if you are yet to

23/07/2026

Every success story starts with a decision to learn.

Hear firsthand how the right guidance, practical training, and a supportive community can transform your tech journey. Your story could be next.

Ready to build in-demand digital skills? Join us today.