Several of the posts on Nairaland have to do with people looking for jobs, investing or not really confident about the kind of businesses they can do with the seemingly meagre amounts of money they have. Of course I am here to sell something but before anyone starts yelling 'scam' as is done in several posts I am not selling any product but I am really here to convince you all to sell you all an idea of starting something of your own, be an entrepreneur, be an employer of labour.

Believe me I am knowledgeable, I am a staff of Technology Incubation Centre a programme set up long long ago by the Federal Government to aid people like you and I into starting our own Company. There are T.I.C.s' in most state of the Federation and I am going to talk about how we can help you acheive your dreams.

In the course of my job I have realized that what really stops people from being Entrepreneurs is that they are afraid of taking risks which is what entrepreneurship is about and that is where TIC comes in AT NO COST TO YOU. The sole aim of a TIC is to nurture technology startups by assisting budding Entrepreneurs in the development of their Company.

At present we have 25 Centres up and running although personally I know of 3 more that just sprung up over the last couple of months but this is an old list.
TIC Lagos is at 4 Balogun Street Agege,
TIC Kano is at Kano farm Centre,
TIC Aba is at Industrial Road,
TIC Calabar is just off Harbour Road,
TIC Nnewi is along Onitsha/Okigwe expressway,
TIC Minna is at David Mark road,
TIC Warri is at Water Board road off Warri/sapele road g.r.a.,
TIC Gusua is at Gain Board Store,
TIC Bauchi is at Area Engineer's office bayin garri,
TIC BIrnin Kebbi is at Bulasa Jega Road,
TIC Sokoto is at GArba Mohammed road Runjin Sambo Layout,
TIC Maiduguri is at Airport road behind pompomari soda ash plant,
TIC Benin is at 188 Sapele road,
TIC Uyo is at Nung Okun Ibesikpo,
TIC Akure is behind Onyearugbulem Market Lagos road, T
TIC Ibadan at at Former Ministry of Works & Housing Eleyele road opposite School of hygiene,
TIC Owerri is at Ministry of Works Okigwe road,
TIC Abeokuta is at KM9 Abk-Lagos Expressway beside total filling station onijanganjangan,
TIC Jos is at Former NALDA office Angwa Dabba Bukuru express way,
TIC YEnegoa is at TIC Complex Imgbi road by Imgbi-Swali roundabout,
TIC Yola is at 36 kashim Ibrahim way,
TIC Enugu is at IMT Industrial Development Centre,
TIC Jalingo is at Former Taraba State Inland revenue service office barde way, TIC Kwara is at Rigachikun zaria road.

these are a few of the addresses I can remember. I advise you to go check out the closest one and what they can offer you as regards growing your business. In the subsequent posts I will talk further on the services we provide and how you can be part of it. I wont talk about the requirements as each Centre has an ideal you must meet and we are all different from each other although we all achieve the same aim. Stop complaining about starting a business today and take charge. Cheers!

Hello,am a web/software developer based in ibadan,thinking of starting a callcenter.How can i benefit from ur scheme?I have all softwares and know how.dapman601@hotmail.co.uk

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Thanks for the info. However, I feel you should furnish us with the comprehensive list of the TICs in the federation as some states' TICs are missing from your list.

You are welcome with more info for us. Thanks.

@DAPMAN601 I really don't understand what you mean by if we can help cos you haven't really told me what exactly you would be needing. You are in Ibadan why don't you stop by the Centre and see what is going on and in what ways they can help you. You arent to pay anything so you really have nothing to lose,

@jamace TICs for now are only established in 25 states but more are to open later this year. I know of Osun and Kogi for certain.

Dear Fellow Entrepreneur,

Our partner, the GIST Initiative, invites all eligible participants from Nigeria to participate in the 2012 GIST Technology Idea (Tech-I) Competition. This competition encourages aspiring entrepreneurs like you to launch and grow a successful business through available funding ($200,000 in awards), mentorship & networking opportunities as well as a chance to participate in the GIST Accelerator, a 6 week immersion program in Silicon Valley.

To help you submit a strong application, Technology Incubation Centre is organizing a workshop where you will receive training from seasoned entrepreneurs by 10am September 14th at University Of Benin and September 17th at Moshood Abiola University Lagos and work on your application, the Go-To-Market Plan which consists of an executive summary and a 2 minute video pitch. For more details on the competition please read to the program announcement.

Below please find the agenda of the workshop:

To RSVP to the either of the events please contact Mr. Aideloje on jasonkehi@yahoo.com.You can also find out more details of the competition at www.tic-benin.org

For all questions relating to the GIST program or the GIST Tech-I Competition please contact Yuritzi Acosta at yacosta@crdfglobal.org.





We look forward to see you at the workshop.

Best,
Dr (Mrs) Julie Momah
Centre Manager Technology Incubation Centre

On Tuesday 5th March 2013 from 3pm to 4pm there would be a live discussion (a webinar) that would teach participants on learning how to create a billion dollar startup idea, you will connect and ask questions from the following Entrepreneurs who will be there in person.

Entrepreneurs such as

Jeff Hoffman (Jeff Hoffman is an accomplished entrepreneur and innovator in the fields of Internet, e-commerce, and entertainment. He launched his first software company while still a student at Yale University. Mr. Hoffman is a founder and partner in ColorJar, a venture accelerator firm that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners launch and grow new business ventures. Mr. Hoffman is perhaps best known as a founder and CEO in the Priceline.com family of companies, where he led the development and launch of Priceline’s consumer company (Priceline YardSale),

Nolan Bushnell (Nolan Bushnell is an engineer and entrepreneur who founded Atari, Inc., an enormous successful video game and home computer company. In addition to being named one of Newsweek’s “50 Men Who Changed America,” he has founded more than 20 companies integrating science, technology, and entertainment. Mr. Bushnell is also well known for founding Chuck E. Cheese, an American chain of restaurants, and Brainrush Education software)

and Majid Abraham (Magid Abraham is an entrepreneur and expert on market research, consumer modeling, and information solutions. Mr. Abraham has held several executive leadership positions throughout his career, two of which were within companies he founded. He has authored several articles in a variety of academic and industry journals. He attended Lebanon’s high school, followed by Paris’ engineering university, École Polytechnique. He went to the United States to attend the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he graduated with an MBA in 1981 and later a PhD in operations research).

To join the event from 3pm to 4pm on March 5th 2013 where you can pose and ask questions from these gentlemen go to gisttechconnectmena.eventbrite.com

please I need contacts of TIC in lagos.... am a fresh graduate boiling with ideas, don't let the ideas die!

TIC Lagos is in No 4 Balogun Street Agege. Walk in there and make your enquiries. Please keep us informed of any development!

@Teej1

The lagos office is beside the Popular Pen Cinema, in Agege,

Once you ask for the way to Pen Cinema from anywhere in Agege, you will be directed appropriately.

Best of luck

Is there any number to call.... please I will appreciate if u can provide a number 4Me to call...... thanks

Send your number to jasonkehi@yahoo.com and I will contact you

Good morning,
I heard about TIC on Your View during the week. (It seems) The Director mentioned there is an exhibition in lieu of the GEW;Global Entrepreneurship Week.
@jason;please confirm this information.
Thanks

Yes Sir. Technology Incubation Centres across the country just had a week dedicated to publicizing the incubation programme.

[quote author=jasonkehi post=10371876]@DAPMAN601 I really don't understand what you mean by if we can help cos you haven't really told me what exactly you would be needing. You are in Ibadan why don't you stop by the Centre and see what is going on and in what ways they can help you. You arent to pay anything so you really have nothing to lose,

@jamace TICs for now are only established in 25 states but more are to open later this year. I know of Osun and Kogi for certain. [/quote
@jasonkehi, please, where is TIC located in Osun?

[quote author=darexkey post=40242808][/quote] Where is TIC located in Osun and Kogi? The information will help us all.

TIC Osun is at Ondo Road (beside Trailer Park) Ita-Osa, Ile-Ife, Osun 08163320017 08028285264

The Incubator in Lokoja may have been established but is not yet in operations

jasonkehi:
The Incubator in Lokoja may have been established but is not yet in operations

drop your number I will call

itunesgiftcard:


drop your numbier I will call

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jasonkehi:
The Incubator in Lokoja may have been established but is not yet in operations

Is there a TIC in Port Harcourt?

MzteejaY:


Is there a TIC in Port Harcourt?

No Sir.

@jasonkehi is this initiative still on? I noticed there's no Abuja on your list... please is there an office in Abuja?

The Supervisory Body (National Board for Technology Incubation) is in Abuja but the Incubators are in the States.

Tojued:
@jasonkehi is this initiative still on? I noticed there's no Abuja on your list... please is there an office in Abuja?

jasonkehi:
TIC Osun is at Ondo Road (beside Trailer Park) Ita-Osa, Ile-Ife, Osun 08163320017 08028285264

Good day sir, pls i want you to help me confirm this address because the phone no isnt connecting. Thank you.

jasonkehi:
TIC Osun is at Ondo Road (beside Trailer Park) Ita-Osa, Ile-Ife, Osun 08163320017 08028285264

Good day sir, pls i want you to help confirm this address as the phone no isnt connecting. Thanks.

I will get a working number here for you first thing on Monday or you can drop your number and I will contact you on Monday. Regards

motemi111:

Good day sir, pls i want you to help confirm this address as the phone no isnt connecting. Thanks.

jasonkehi:
I will get a working number here for you first thing on Monday or you can drop your number and I will contact you on Monday. Regards

Thanks... 08060900735... will be expecting your call.

jasonkehi:
I will get a working number here for you first thing on Monday or you can drop your number and I will contact you on Monday. Regards

Thank you so much sir, i spoke with the contact and i will be meeting him next week. Thanks a bunch...

motemi111:

Thank you so much sir, i spoke with the contact and i will be meeting him next week. Thanks a bunch...

How did your meeting go? Is there any way I can assist?

jasonkehi:


How did your meeting go? Is there any way I can assist?

Thanks for your concern sir; i have not been able to see him as i am not in the country presently.

Hello Jason I just heard about TIC and I need more info please. 08126620990

Bonsujk:
Hello Jason I just heard about TIC and I need more info please. 08126620990

Good afternoon Sir, Please ask your questions here and I will do my best to answer them so more people can be enlightened.