VENTURE STUDIO
From idea to real product.
There is no shortage of people with ideas worth backing. If you have an idea for a product or a business but do not know how to get it off the ground, this is where we step in. We help you shape the idea, build the product, connect you with the right people and funding, and stay with you until it becomes something real.
ALL STUDIO SERVICES
Startup Programme
A structured six month programme for early stage founders working to turn an idea into something real. We stay in the room with you through every part of the process.
- Idea validation and market research
- Business model design and testing
- Weekly one on one founder check ins
- Access to the full Stonetech network
- Milestone tracking and accountability
- Demo day and investor presentation
Product Development
Technical support for founders who know the problem they want to solve but need help building the actual product. Our engineers work directly alongside your team from day one.
- Technical scoping and architecture
- Prototype and MVP development
- Web and mobile application build
- UI and UX design for the product
- Quality assurance and testing
- Ongoing technical support post launch
Mentorship & Advisory
One on one access to experienced founders, investors, and specialists who have built companies before and know how to help you avoid the mistakes that cost the most.
- Matched one on one mentorship
- Advisory board setup and facilitation
- Legal and regulatory guidance
- Financial modelling and planning
- Go to market strategy support
Funding & Investor Access
We prepare founders for the fundraising process and connect them to the right investors, grants, and funding programmes that match their stage and sector.
- Investor readiness assessment
- Pitch deck design and coaching
- Introductions to angel investors and VCs
- Grant and development finance navigation
- Term sheet and negotiation support
Network & Partnerships
Startups in the studio get direct access to our partner network of global technology companies, development organisations, and institutions operating across Nigeria and Africa.
- Google for Startups programme access
- Microsoft and AWS credits and support
- Tony Elumelu Foundation connections
- GIZ Nigeria and USADF introductions
- Local government and institution links
Business Foundations
We help founders put the legal, financial, and operational structures in place that a business needs to run properly before it can start to grow and scale.
- Business registration and compliance
- Basic accounting and bookkeeping setup
- Contracts and legal document templates
- Operational process documentation
- HR and team structure guidance
Available for Work