IHS’ Lagos Innovates Centre Opens
Versecom Limited, an enterprise technology company building sustainable IT and Power solutions for Africa, has opened its low-cost co-working space, known as IHS Lagos Innovates Centre, in partnership with IHS Nigeria in Alimosho, Lagos.
Versecom Limited launched the initiative with sponsorship from IHS Nigeria – the largest subsidiary of IHS Towers, and support from Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) and Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF).
The hub was created to tackle the cost of office and community barrier to business entry faced by most Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and freelancers in the country.
It offers a seat at N1000/day, which is 50 to 80 per cent lower than current market rates. It is also targeted at idea stage to pre-seed startups and freelancers around Lagos,mwith plans to build more low-cost hubs across the state.
IHS Lagos Innovates Centre, located in Rafiu Jafojo Park Shasha, Alimosho, opened its doors recently, with a formal launch. The hub is the first of its kind, making IHS Nigeria the premier sponsor of this initiative. The telecoms infrastructure giant funded the development of the hub in its support for energy and environment causes; one of its sustainability pillars.
The hub is open to everyone however, community events, challenges etc. will be tailored mainly towards energy and environment startups. In addition to the 600-seat capacity dome, IHS Nigeria also funded the construction of an energy laboratory with equipment like transformer winder, oscilloscope, component rack etc. in a bid to remove the barriers inhibiting innovation within the sector.
