Background & Purpose
Abdulkadir Kure University established GT-Hub under its Directorate of ICT to accelerate technology-led, green economy entrepreneurship in Niger State. GT-Hub transforms student and youth talent into sustainable, impact-driven ventures through a three-tier framework: Training, Incubation, Acceleration.
Vision & Mission
Vision: To be Africa’s premier university-based hub for sustainable green initiatives and technology-driven entrepreneurship.
Mission: Empower students and youth through training, mentorship, and funding to launch ventures in Agri‑business, Technology & Innovation, and Sustainability & Circular Economy, solving local challenges and scaling to national and global impact.
Strategic Objectives
- Deliver high‑quality training in digital and sustainability skills.
- Incubate and validate at least 5 startups annually.
- Accelerate 3 ventures each year to investment readiness.
- Forge partnerships with industry, government, and development agencies.
- Track and report impact metrics (jobs created, waste diverted, revenue generated, carbon reduction).
Governance & Structure
- Steering Committee: Provides strategic oversight and approves budgets.
- Hub Director: Oversees GT-Hub operations and stakeholder engagement.
- Tier Leads: Responsible for curriculum delivery and cohort management.
- Support Staff: Administration, communications, M&E.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Hub Director: Strategy, reporting, external relations
- Training Lead: Curriculum design, facilitator coordination
- Incubation Lead: Mentor management, startup progress tracking
- Acceleration Lead: Investor relations, growth strategy delivery
- Admin & Logistics: Facilities, scheduling, participant support
- M&E Officer: Data collection, impact measurement, reporting