Ilorin Innovation Hub
Public Sector
Leading frontier of grassroot talent development through Innovation Hub
Kwara State faced a common but pressing challenge: creating enabling infrastructure that could bridge the gap between talent, entrepreneurship, and market opportunities. Public environments to nurture product innovation often lacked flexibility, collaboration features, and the technological infrastructure needed to support growing startups.
Size: 4,000 square meter
Completion Date: 2025
Scope: Interior Design + Art
Insights
Spacefinish approached the project with its human-centered, innovation-driven design methodology.
Aligning with the vision of the Federal Government of Nigeria's ambition to establish 24 innovation and skills hubs nationwide. The Ilorin Innovation Hub was envisioned as a launchpad for startups and a catalyst for the broader ecosystem within Kwara State.
Our Solutions
1. Spatial Design Optimization: We developed adaptable layouts that transition between focused work, group collaboration and community events.
2. Technology-Equipped Rooms: Implemented smart training rooms, incubation suites, and digital labs equipped with state-of-the-art tools for prototyping, testing, and training.
3. Project Management: Managed a multidisciplinary team of design, security, and technology remotely to deliver a world class workspace solution.
Leading frontier of grassroot talent development through Innovation Hub
In September 2024, the Ilorin Innovation Hub welcomed esteemed dignitaries, including Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Her Excellency Hajiya Nana Shettima; Spacefinish CEO and Founder, Remi Dada; Managing Director of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Temi Kolawole; and other distinguished leaders.
"Spacefinish was the right partner for this type of project, assuring us of the best outcome to achieve our vision of creating spaces that foster high-value startups and influence the global innovation."
Temi Kolawole, Managing Director - Ilorin Innovation Hub
Results
1. National Visibility: Kwara State has positioned itself as a credible destination for tech advancement, attracting national attention through visits from Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, alongside state and federal leaders across the 36 states.
2. Talent Empowerment: Since the inauguration, the hub has supported over 50,000 talents with access to resources, training for scale-ups, structured mentorship, and incubation pipelines for young innovators.
3. Economic Diversification: By leveraging public-private partnerships and tech-enabled enterprises, Kwara State has successfully diversified revenue streams, establishing the hub as a key driver for producing Africa’s next generation of unicorns.
First Lady of Nigeria, Sen Oluremi Tinubu visits Ilorin Innnovation Hub
Walk through the Ilorin Innovation Hub with The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, Kwara Gov Abudlrahman AbudlRazaq, Her Excellency Hajiya Nana Shettima, Spacefinish Executive Chairman, Remi Dada, MD, Ilorin Innovation Hub, Temi Kolawole, and other distinguished leaders.
