Researchers
Turning academic work into products, and protecting the IP along the way.
Research · IP
People who have built.
Nayokan mentors are researchers, founders, operators and investors — with lived experience in African markets.
Founders
People who have built ventures in African markets and know the early years.
Commercialization
Operators
Product, operations and go-to-market experience from working businesses.
Product · Go-to-market
Investors
Readiness, structuring and what capital expects at each stage.
Capital · Structuring
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Mentor profiles coming soon.
Ventures in the Startup Centre are matched with mentors by stage and sector. Each profile sets out what the mentor supports and the kind of venture they work with.
Nayokan is opening mentor applications for the next cycle.