Spark Lab – Pilot Edition Lagos | July–October 2025
Accelerator program for youth-led businesses ready to scale (not just ideas)
Igniting ventures. Empowering founders.
Young entrepreneurs in Nigeria lack access to early-stage funding, business mentorship, and practical training & networks-
As a result, many brilliant fledgling ventures fade away for lack of support
We see talented youth with big ideas hustling hard – but without early support, too many promising startups never get off the ground.
No matter how small your current business, if you’ve started something real, Spark Lab is here to help you grow it.
open call for applications. Young innovators and entrepreneurs submit their ideas and ventures. Outreach and information sessions to guide potential applicants .
Applications reviewed and shortlisted. Selection of the most promising applicants. Finalists notified and onboarded into the Spark Lab .
and mentorship program. Training in business development, leadership, impact measurement, and storytelling. Ongoing support from experts and access to resources.
capacity-building and mentorship program. Training in business development, leadership, impact measurement, and storytelling. Ongoing support from experts and access to resources. .
AutoRevamp Nigeria is a youth-led startup based in Lagos that specializes in importing and selling used (tokunbo) car parts, including engines, gearboxes, alternators, bumpers, and lights.
Started by 24 year-old Tochukwu Igwe in 2022, the business has transitioned from a local physical shop in Ladipo Market to a digitally-enabled automotive parts venture serving customers across Nigeria.
FreshFoods Nigeria is a fast-growing food venture specializing in authentic Nigerian food items, from local staples to specialty ingredients.
Founded in 2023 by 28-year-old Chef Comfort, the business started as a small neighborhood shop and has since transformed into a digitally-enabled enterprise. Today, FreshFoods Nigeria not only supplies households and retailers across the country but has also expanded into exporting Nigerian food products abroad.
Through this growth, Chef Comfort has been able to support her family while building financial independence, proving the power of innovation and resilience in Nigeria’s food sector.
Irene is a resilient mother of two whose journey reflects the strength many women carry in the face of hardship. Due to difficult circumstances beyond her control, Irene had to return to her family home after leaving her husband. With the responsibility of caring for her children resting solely on her shoulders, she was determined to survive and provide for them.
To make ends meet, Irene started a small fruit-selling business. While it helped put food on the table, the income was barely enough to cover daily needs, let alone plan for the future. Each day was a struggle, and growth seemed almost impossible without support.
That turning point came when Spark Fund NGO stepped in.
Through Spark Fund’s support, Irene received the resources and encouragement she needed to expand beyond subsistence trading. She was empowered to start a full food items business, stocking a wider range of essential food products that were in high demand within her community.
Today, Irene’s business is growing rapidly. She now earns a steady income, is able to properly care for her children, and has regained confidence and hope for the future. What was once a struggle for survival has become a path toward stability and independence.