The maiden edition of Kano Startup Weekend was held on 13 and 14 December 2025 at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, under the patronage of His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Held under the theme “Igniting Innovation, Empowering Entrepreneurs,” the weekend brought together tech innovators, startup founders, investors, policymakers and industry leaders for two days of pitching, networking and knowledge-sharing, focused on Kano’s priority HEAT sectors — Health, Education, Agriculture and Transportation.
The programme included a pitch competition for pre-selected startups, expert-led sessions on scaling and funding, an innovation exhibition, and dedicated networking for mentors, investors and entrepreneurs.
The full announcement is in the newsroom: Kano Startup Weekend 2025.
To be told when the next edition opens, register your interest on the get involved page.