Huawei Cloud has announced its commitment to supporting 100 Nigerian startups within the next two years. This pledge was made during the Startup Summit Nigeria 2024, themed “Unleash the Power of Startups,” which commenced in Lagos on Thursday, as outlined in a statement released by the company’s communications manager, Oyin Ajayi, in Abuja.
The event saw the convergence of over 150 industry startups, venture capitalists, and partners in Nigeria, fostering discussions on startup innovation, ecosystem collaboration, and digital transformation.
Hugo Hu, Director of Huawei Cloud, emphasized the importance of collaborative innovation among Nigerian startups in shaping the country’s digital economy. “The Nigerian startup ecosystem is experiencing remarkable growth. However, it also faces challenges such as technology, funding, data security, and compliance. Embracing the cloud is pivotal to accelerating innovation,” Hu remarked.
Huawei Cloud pledged to provide an ecological platform for Nigerian startups, facilitating access to cost-effective cloud resources and expediting business opportunities. The firm aims to empower 100 Nigerian startups to innovate and thrive on Huawei Cloud over the next two years.
Paul Adigun, Ecosystem Director of Huawei Nigeria, outlined three key initiatives: advanced cloud platform, startup talent development, and business resources. These initiatives will offer startups access to cutting-edge cloud-native infrastructure, professional services, and up to $150,000 credit voucher for cloud adoption.
Moreover, Huawei Cloud aims to establish a cloud foundation for an intelligent world, leveraging the concept of “Everything https://cloud.huawei.com/ as a Service.” The company plans to launch a Local Cloud in Nigeria in 2024, further solidifying its commitment to supporting the growth and innovation of the Nigerian startup ecosystem.
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