Co-Create Hub Nigeria's incubation programme has grown from strength to strength over the past years. Last week, the organisation announced a new cohort of participants for their incubation program's 2018 edition, for which it has received over 500 applications. Of these applicants, four ventures came out victorious. These companies will be subjected to a 12-month training, coaching, mentoring and incubation trajectory in order to grow strong and resilient, gain traction, expand markets and access funding. The objective: building sustainable businesses that can stand the test of time. These new candidates are Identity Tech, Track Your Build, E-Estates, and Doctoora.

Identity Tech – a cloud-based service that gives its clients access to an array of tools for customer experience management including visitor management, queue/service management, customer survey management and a biometric solution for staff attendance. This helps eliminate the use of pen and paper, making it possible to analyse data in real-time and over a long period of time.

Track Your Build – a mapping, GIS and data management company that provides its clients with the information they need to build new assets or extend the lifespan and usefulness of existing ones. The venture uses drones, satellites, cloud computing and analytics for smart infrastructure management. Track Your Build employs a hands-on and on-site approach to providing their clients with the support they need.

E-Estates – a mobile application that enhances living experiences for residents staying in gated communities, putting convenience at their fingertips. They help estate owners better coordinate their affairs and overall interaction/communication with the residents. The app features include emergency services, guest management, real-time vending for electricity bills and handyman services.

Doctoora – an infrastructure as a service company that increases access to quality healthcare by providing healthcare professionals with fully serviced medical facilities, to rent on a pay-per-use basis. The company has 3 locations in Lagos – Opebi, Ogudu and Surulere with a capacity to deliver 430 clinic hours per week.

Each of these companies will receive $25,000 in funding, free workspace for their teams, CcHUB Incubation Unit credits worth $15,000  and other partner credits, as well as financial management support, business support, HR Management support, product development advisory, mentorship, access to corporate partners & industry experts and possible follow-on capital of up to $250,000 from Growth Capital.