Prime University, Abuja is a newly established private university located in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The institution is committed to providing world-class teaching, research, and community service with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven learning. Prime University offers programmes across diverse facultiesincluding Science and Computing, Social and Management Science, Law with a strong emphasis on producing graduates who are globally competitive and locally relevant. Guided by its vision to be a leading centre of academic excellence, the University is dedicated to nurturing future leaders, fostering industry partnerships, and contributing to national development.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation center
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for the University's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre.
Develop and implement entrepreneurship education, innovation and enterprise-development programmes.
Establish and manage business incubation and startup support initiatives for students and graduates.
Facilitate access to funding, mentorship, investment opportunities and business-development resources.
Build partnerships with private organisations, government agencies, investors and industry stakeholders.
Promote the commercialisation of research outputs, innovative ideas and student-led enterprises.
Organise entrepreneurship competitions, business pitch events, workshops and innovation exhibitions.
Develop strategies to promote self-employment, graduate entrepreneurship and sustainable enterprise development.
Prepare periodic reports on the Centre's activities, performance and impact.
RequirementsMaster's Degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Innovation Management or a related discipline.
A PhD in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration or a related field is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years' relevant professional experience in entrepreneurship development, business incubation, enterprise management, innovation or business development.
Demonstrable experience in developing and managing entrepreneurship programmes, business incubation initiatives or enterprise-development projects.
Strong understanding of startup development, business modelling, business strategy, funding opportunities and commercialisation of research.
Proven ability to establish partnerships with industry, investors, government agencies, development organisations and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, programme management and stakeholder-engagement skills.
Experience in mentoring entrepreneurs, coordinating business training programmes and managing innovation initiatives is desirable.
Application Closing Date27th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation center" as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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