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ABOUT ITANNA

Your startup journey backed by real support
Itanna is powered by the Honeywell Group, one of Nigeria’s most respected conglomerates. With roots going back to 1972 and a presence across food, energy, infrastructure, and services, the group now fuels the next generation of startups through investment, mentorship, and networks.

✔️ Funded by Honeywell Group
✔️ $30,000 capital for early-stage tech startups
✔️ Mentorship from African and global experts

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We make it simple to start

Join Itanna and access mentorship, funding, and networks.

→ Apply now and accelerate your venture

Apply

Submit your application and show us what you’re building. We’re looking for founders ready to scale, not just test ideas.

Join the Accelerator

Selected startups receive $30,000, workspace in Lagos, and mentorship from top-tier experts.

Pitch on Demo Day

After 4 months of development, present to investors and gain access to Honeywell’s network and follow-on funding.

57

Startups accelerated

$1.7M+

Capital deployed

200+

Mentors and experts

1 Goal

Find the next African unicorn

Our Startups Say It Best

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Chinwe Okonkwo

Founder, AgroLoop

“Thanks to Itanna, we scaled from idea to real customers. The mentorship gave me clarity, and Demo Day changed everything.”

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Kwame Mensah

CTO, ShopMobi

“Itanna didn’t just invest — they challenged us, supported us, and opened real doors. The connections we made here still drive our growth.”

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Zanele Dube

CEO, MedLink Africa

“Joining Itanna was the most valuable decision we made. The access to Honeywell’s business ecosystem was a game-changer.”

Our Team

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Ngozi Amadi

Program Director

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Olivier Rousseau

Mentorship Lead

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Lebo Nkosi

Investor Relations

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Samuel Owusu

Community Manager

Ready to Build the Next Big Thing?

Join Itanna’s innovation ecosystem where startups thrive, scale, and connect with real industry leaders. We back visionaries solving Africa’s toughest challenges.

Questions?

Get in touch, we will be happy to help!

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We empower Africa’s brightest entrepreneurs through targeted investment, hands-on mentorship, and access to Honeywell Group’s expansive network. From Lagos to the continent and beyond, our mission is to help visionary founders turn bold ideas into scalable, impactful businesses.

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The Enterprise Factory, Iganmu, Lagos, Nigeria