Who We Are

About Us

An integral part of the Startup Business Foundation, building inclusive, impactful and sustainable communities across Nigeria.

The Foundation

About SBF

Startup Business Foundation (SBF) is a non-governmental organization incorporated on 29th June 2021, to offer direct and indirect managerial, advisory, and financial services to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The Foundation has overseen the development, growth, and rehabilitation of several SMEs and cooperative societies through human capacity building, product development, access to market and funding, export opportunities, among other enterprise development support services.

By integrating education, research, and community development initiatives, the Foundation fosters holistic, dynamic, and long-term partnerships with stakeholders towards addressing pressing national challenges.

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The SBF ecosystem

SBF-Community is one of the gateways through which the Foundation drives change.

Startup Business Foundation

The parent foundation supporting MSMEs through enterprise, education and community impact.

SBF-CIET

College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology.

SBF-Community You are here

Inclusive, impactful and sustainable community development.

Our Vision

A community of our dream where the most pressing socioeconomic and environmental problems are eliminated, bringing value to our community.

Our Mission

We aim to…

Foster inclusive development

Support the development and scaling of solutions that align with the equitable distribution of resources in different parts of the community.

Engage communities

Empower citizens to actively participate in transforming their environment, ensuring that changes reflect local needs and aspirations.

Promote collaborations

Unite diverse stakeholders across spheres to co-create solutions that are not only functional but also inclusive and impactful.

Accountability

A model for real impact

We regularly monitor and assess the performance of SBF-Community to support our objective of strengthening the Foundation’s efforts towards addressing societal challenges. This ensures that our strategies and activities:

  • Are aligned with SBF objectives and Nigeria’s policy priorities.
  • Integrate a diverse range of organizations and deliver tangible benefits for citizens in the community within the scope of its operations.
  • Continuously improve in quality and strengthen risk-management practices.

Become a Volunteer

Lend your time and skills to community programs that change lives. Sign up to join the SBF-Community volunteer network.