Innovation Services
Empowering the Next Generation of Disruptors and Visionaries in the Oil and Gas Sector.
About Innovation Services
Our Venture Innovation Services Unit is dedicated to empowering start-ups, establishing companies, and entrepreneurs by providing tailored support that accelerates growth, enhances technological advancement, and unlocking new opportunities.
At CypherCrescent Innovation Services, we empower start-ups, companies, and entrepreneurs to transform ideas into impactful ventures through tailored innovation support and world-class advisory. Our services are strategically crafted to drive sustainable growth, commercial viability, and long-term success in today's fast-paced digital economy.
- Do you want to turn your ideas into viable start-ups with expert guidance and mentorship?
- Do you want to connect with industry experts, investors and policy makers?
- Would you like to accelerate the development of your technology?
With us, you join a vibrant ecosystem
- Do you want to foster creativity within your organisation?
- Do you want to bring breakthrough solutions into your organisation?
- Would you like to organise a hackathon challenge or an incubator program?
With us, you deploy the most innovative products
CypherCrescent Venture Studio is a proud member of the Venture Studio Forum
Our Values
We provide a robust mix of expertise, networks, and support for corporates, start-ups, teams, partners, and collaborators. Backed by 15 years of ecosystem experience and driven by a service-first, can-do spirit, we offer technical support from idea to product, business guidance for MVP-ready start-ups, expert mentorship, and access to both local and global investor networks.
Our strong partnerships with both private and public sector organisations enable us to drive innovation through technology, business marketing, process improvement, and talent development. Together, we transform organisations and build resilient innovation ecosystems across Nigeria and Africa.
Our Team & Values
Our technical team consists of experienced professionals skilled in network security, data protection, cloud computing, and enterprise software, delivering tailored and scalable IT solutions for complex industries in Nigeria. Our developers manage the full software lifecycle to ensure high-quality, sustainable outcomes. Now, we're extending our 15 years of expertise to help start-ups accelerate growth and expand their market reach.
Innovation Model components
Corporate Hackathon & Innovation Challenge Services
Ignite innovation with our expertly designed hackathons and tech challenges. We design and execute powerful innovation events to drive intrapreneurship, uncover new business models, and accelerate digital transformation.
- Concept Development & Customisation
- Program Design & Planning
- Participant Engagement & Outreach
- Event Facilitation & Support
- Follow-Up & Collaboration
Incubator Design & Implementation
Beyond hackathons, we design and run tailored incubation programs to foster innovation, build start-up ecosystems, and support organisations in launching and managing sector-specific incubators, from infrastructure to acceleration.
- Needs Assessment & Strategy Development
- Program Framework Design
- Infrastructure & Resource Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building
- Implementation & Operations Support
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Scaling & Sustainability Planning
Venture Studio Support Services
Our venture studio is dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into successful start-ups by providing comprehensive support throughout their development journey. We don’t just support start-ups; we build them. Leveraging our domain expertise, technical teams, and funding networks, we ideate, prototype, validate, and launch high-growth ventures in partnership with visionary founders and corporate partners. Our services are designed to foster rapid growth, reduce risks, and enhance viability through a range of specialised offerings:
- Start-Up Idea Validation
- Product and Technology Development Support Service
- Business Model Innovation Services
- Fundraising and Investment Access Support Services
Our Service Offerings
Start-Up Idea Validation
Validation is a crucial step to ensure that your product or service resonates with your target market, addresses a real need, and has the potential for sustainable growth. Transforming ideas into viable ventures starts with rigorous validation. Our Startup Validation Services are designed to de-risk your venture by systematically testing and confirming the core assumptions behind your business idea. Our goal is to help founders save resources, reduce risk, increase investor confidence, and accelerate time-to-market.
- Market Research & Customer Discovery
- Value Proposition Testing
- Product-Market Fit Validation
- Prototype & MVP Development
- Pilot Programs & Field Testing
- Financial & Business Model Validation
- Go/No-Go Decision Support.
- Start-Up Idea Validation
- Product and Technology Development Support Services
- Business Model Innovation Services
- Fundraising and Investment Access Support Services
Venture Studio Services will be provided to startups at different phases of the roadmap
Our Success Stories
Energy Technology Institute (ETI)
The Energy Technology Institute (ETI) is a strategic collaboration between University of Port Harcourt and CypherCrescent Limited dedicated to energy research and innovation as well as delivering hands-on, industry-driven postgraduate training tailored to the evolving needs of the energy industry in line with SDGs 4, 7, 9 and 13. It is an innovation hub for promoting industry informed research that is immediately relevant to the energy sector challenges.
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Our services cut across various industry categories, and are tailor made for you.
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