Fueling Innovation. Growing Enterprise.
We help entrepreneurs and innovators turn ideas into viable businesses, develop practical skills, and access opportunities to grow.
Starting in Abuja, we are building an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship, encourages innovation, and creates pathways for businesses to thrive across Nigeria and, ultimately, Africa.
Why we exist
Building Businesses. Enabling Progress.
Great ideas are everywhere. But turning an idea into a sustainable business takes more than ambition. It takes knowledge, resources, access, and the right opportunities.
Empower My City exists to help close that gap. We support aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to take their first steps, business owners looking to grow, and innovators developing solutions to real-world challenges.
Through practical learning, business development resources, and opportunities to connect, we help entrepreneurs move from potential to progress.
What we do
Support at every stage, from first idea to growing enterprise.
Entrepreneurship Development
We equip aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners with practical knowledge and skills to start, manage, and grow their businesses.
Innovation Support
We encourage people to develop ideas, explore new approaches, and create solutions that address real challenges in their communities and beyond.
Business Growth
We help entrepreneurs strengthen their business models, understand their customers, improve customer acquisition and retention, and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
Entrepreneurial Connections
We create opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn from others, exchange ideas, build relationships, and discover new possibilities for their businesses.
Find your next step
Where are you on your journey?
Starting with an idea?
Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, identify a business opportunity, and understand what it takes to turn an idea into a business.
Already running a business?
Strengthen your business model, reach more customers, improve retention, and prepare your business for its next stage of growth.
Developing an innovative solution?
Discover opportunities to develop your ideas, connect with the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and express interest in future pitching opportunities.
Our programmes
Free programmes that move ideas forward.
Entrepreneurship Masterclass
A free masterclass designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners understand the fundamentals of building and growing a business. Topics include business models, customer acquisition, customer retention, networking, and business growth.
Entrepreneurship Programme
An upcoming free, structured entrepreneurship programme intended to help participants develop practical business skills and build a stronger foundation for growth. Further details and application information will be announced when confirmed.
Pitch Your Business
Register your interest to hear about potential pitching opportunities as they become available. Pitch submissions are not currently open.
Our vision
Starting Local. Building for Africa.
We believe thriving businesses and meaningful innovation can contribute to stronger communities and a more prosperous future.
We are working towards an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem where people with promising ideas can access the knowledge, resources, and opportunities they need to make progress.
Abuja
Our journey begins in Abuja, with programmes and connections for entrepreneurs in the city.
Cities and regions across Nigeria
From there, our ambition is to develop a repeatable model that can expand across cities, regions, and Nigeria.
The African continent
In time, an entrepreneurship ecosystem that reaches innovators and enterprises across Africa.
Get involved
Building a stronger entrepreneurship ecosystem takes collective effort.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, mentor, organisation, funder, or someone passionate about innovation and enterprise development, there are different ways to contribute.
Together, we can help more entrepreneurs move from ideas to action and from action to growth.
Your Next Business Move Starts Here.
Explore our programmes, discover useful resources, and find opportunities to take your entrepreneurial journey further.