Ten Nigerian startups head to Singapore to pitch to Asia-Pacific investors
- Ten Nigerian startups will pitch their products to investors and businesses at the APAC Summit 2026 in Singapore on 30 October.
- They were selected under a programme by NIMENA and announced by Plug and Play APAC.
- Their products cover identity checks, farm credit, health records, deliveries, drones and game-based learning.
Ten Nigerian startups will travel to Singapore to present their products to international investors, businesses and innovation partners at the APAC Summit 2026 on 30 October.
The companies were selected under a programme by the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA). The initiative was announced by Plug and Play APAC, which wants to link the founders with the wider Asia-Pacific innovation ecosystem and explore cross-border partnerships.
The startups work across financial technology, agriculture, healthcare, logistics, education, security and digital media.
What each startup does
- Dojah, led by Oluwatobiloba Ololade, and Youverify, represented by Hakeem Akiode, provide identity verification and compliance technology.
- Crop2Cash, co-founded by Seyi Alabi, helps smallholder farmers build financial identities so they can access credit.
- TradeBuza, co-founded by Nonso Eze, connects African agricultural producers to international markets.
- i-Purvey, co-founded by Abdul Isiaq, builds technology to anticipate disruptions in aviation and maritime operations.
- Shipbubble, co-founded by Ayodeji Abon, simplifies deliveries for online merchants.
- Sorair Technologies, led by Kunmi Oludoyi, deploys automated drone and camera systems to monitor industrial facilities.
- HealthStack, led by Simpa Dania, focuses on digital health systems.
- BeGenio Tech, founded by Grace Togun Olugbodi, uses game-based learning to improve children's mathematics skills.
- Happaning, founded by Andrew 'Ando' Eniwumide, lets viewers choose camera angles during live events.
For everyday Nigerians, the trip matters less for the summit itself than for what the startups do at home. Identity checks, farm credit, cheaper deliveries and digital health records all touch daily life, and deals struck in Singapore could bring money and partners back to those products.
What happens next
The founders will meet prospective investors, businesses and technology partners in Singapore as they look for ways into the region.
Whether the trip turns into real business will depend on three things, according to the reports: finding local partners in Asia, meeting regulatory requirements there, and proving the products can compete in the Southeast Asian market.
