The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) was established in 1992 as a parastatal agency under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. Its primary mandate is to promote and support the growth of technology-based businesses in Nigeria.
NBTI ESTABLISHMENT ACT
The programme commenced in 1993 with the registration of National Technology Business Incubation Foundation (NTBIF). The Federal government fully took over operations of the NTBIF vide the National Technology Business Incubation Foundation (Take-Over) Decree No. 5 of 1995.
Early Years and Establishment
The NBTI was founded in response to the need to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Recognizing the potential of technology to drive economic development, the government established the agency to provide a conducive environment for technology startups.
Key Milestones
- 1992: The NBTI is established as a parastatal agency under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology.
- 1994: The NBTI launches its first incubation program, providing support and resources to technology startups.
- 1998: The NBTI establishes the National Technology Development Centre (NTDC) to promote research and development in technology.
- 2000: The NBTI launches the Technology Incubation Centres (TICs) across Nigeria to provide localized support to technology startups.
- 2010: The NBTI introduces the Venture Capital Fund to provide funding to promising technology startups.
Impact and Achievements
Over the years, the NBTI has made significant contributions to the development of the Nigerian technology ecosystem. Some of its key achievements include:
- Incubating successful startups: The NBTI has incubated numerous successful technology startups that have gone on to become major players in the Nigerian market.
- Promoting research and development: The NBTI has supported research and development in various technology areas, leading to the creation of innovative products and services.
- Creating jobs and economic growth: The NBTI has contributed to job creation and economic growth through the development of technology-based businesses.
- Fostering a culture of innovation: The NBTI has played a vital role in fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION CENTRES & YEARS OF ESTABLIHMENT
- Lagos - 1993, Agege Lagos.
- Kano- 1994, Farm Centre, Kano.
- Abia - 1996, Industry Road,Aba.
- Cross River - 1998, Off Harbour Road, Calabar
- Anambra - 1998, Onistha, Okigwe Road, Nnewi.
- Niger - 1998, Off David Mark Road, Minna.
- Niger Ext.- Bida, Mokwa Road, Bida.
- Delta- 1999, OffWarri-Sapele Road,Warri.
- Zamfara - 1999, Grains Board Store, Gusau.
- Bauchi - 1999, Behind Muda Lawal Market, Bauchi.
- Birnin-Kebbi - 1999, Bulasa – Jega Road, Birnin-Kebbi.
- Sokoto - 1999, Runjin Sambo Industrial Layout, Sokoto.
- Borno - 1999, Off Airport Road, Maiduguri.
- Edo - 1999, Benin – Sapele road, Benin.
- Akwa Ibom - 2001, Nung Okun Ibesikpo, Uyo.
- Ondo - 2004, Behind Onaerugbulem Market,Akure.
- Akure (Ext. 1) - 2015, Igbotako
- Akure (Ext. 2) - 2015, Oka-Akoko
- Oyo - 2006, Ogbomoso Iresa Road, Ibadan.
- Ibadan (Ext.) - 2010, Temidere (Ogbomoso).
- Imo - 2006, Off Nekede Clusters, Owerri.
- Ogun - 2007, Abeokuta – Lagos Express Way,Abeokuta.
- Abeokuta Ext.1- 2010, Odogbolu
- Abeokuta Ext. 2- 2010, Owode-Yewa
- Plateau - 2007, Former NALDA Office, Bulara Express Way, Jos.
- Jos (Ext.) - 2018, Mabudi.
- Bayelsa - 2007, Imagbi Road,Yenagoa
- Adamawa - 2007, Kashim Ibrahim Way,Yola.
- Enugu - 2009, IMT Industrial Development Centre, Enugu.
- Taraba - 2009, BandeWay, Jalingo
- Kaduna - 2009, Kaduna – Zaria ExpressWay, Kaduna.
- Kaduna South Ext. 2016, Junction Road, /Kachia Road, Kaduna South.
- Kwara - 2009, Old Jebba Road, Ilorin.
- Ilorin Ext. - 2009, Km3, Offa – Irra Road, Offa. Osun- 2012, Ita – Osa, Ile-Ife.
- Gombe - 2015, Off,Ashaka Road, Gombe.
- Katsina - 2015, Opposite Craft Village, Katsina.
- Kogi - 2015, Off Murtala Mohammed Way, Lokoja.
- Benue - 2015, Opp. Benue Hotels, Makurdi.
- Nassarawa - 2015, Shendam Road, Lafia.
- Yobe - 2016, IBB State Secretariat, Damaturu.
- Jigawa - 2016, Dutse
- Ebonyi - 2016, Izzi, Ebonyi State.
- Abakaliki Ext. - 2016, Former ESUT Campus,Abakaliki.
- Ekiti- 2012, KM2, Old Technical College, Ikere Road, Ajilosun, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
- Port Harcourt - 2019, Rumuoadamanya, P/H