Region 01
West Africa
From Lagos to Dakar — where the continent's startup capital concentrates. Entry points run from the Tony Elumelu and Dangote foundations to the ECOWAS Commission and the AfDB's regional office.
Foundations & private entry points
- Tony Elumelu Foundation
- Dangote Foundation
- African Renaissance Group
- Co-Creation Hub (Nigeria)
- Wave (Senegal)
Government & multilateral entry points
- ECOWAS Commission
- Smart Africa Secretariat (Kigali)
- AfDB — West Africa office
- AFD (French Development Agency)
Indicative entry points from the Playbook's partner matrix — not endorsements. Bilateral additions from members are welcome.
Where things stand
Founding members active in the region; roadshow event in Q1 2027.