By 2029, Nigeria could emerge as a critical hardware ecosystem. Yes, over the last few years, I have watched more young Nigerians move into hardware and other domains where atoms, not only bytes, matter. This shift has profound implications because, without hardware, many of software’s promises will remain muted. Software may provide intelligence, but hardware gives that intelligence a physical expression in the world. At Tekedia Capital, we are seeing a growing number of entrepreneurs who aspire to design, manufacture and build tangible products. Perhaps the success of Terra Industries is inspiring more founders to pursue this path. I am an engineer, and this is what my workbench used to look like. I understand the excitement of turning ideas, components and circuits into functional systems. That is why I remain committed to supporting those who want to build. One of our most successful investments in Nigeria remains Egoras, a company that designs and builds physical products and operates its own showrooms. It demonstrates what becomes possible when engineering, manufacturing, software and distribution are brought together. As you plan your hardware venture, consider building within a cluster. Hardware innovation thrives when people with complementary capabilities work together, share infrastructure and exchange knowledge. Unlike many purely digital products, world-class hardware increasingly requires mastery of both physical engineering and software. The age of Nigerian hardware is emerging. It is time to build. And if you have an exciting idea, remember that Tekedia Capital partners with great founders. In the last three months, we have made more than 20 investments, and ready for more. We will like to partner with you.

3 reasons Nigeria could lead African robotics — and 1 reason we're about to miss the window if nothing changes.

Fun fact: The dies needed to extrude the T-slots in the fourth video weren't available here, so they had to be custom made by a company in Germany at a cost of over ₦10 million. That doesn't include the cost of the actual extrusion process itself or shipping. So when they say-

Why aren't more Nigerian tech founders building hardware? We have plenty of software engineers, but hardware still feels like a much smaller conversation. Is it the cost? Infrastructure? Access to manufacturing? Or is there simply less opportunity? Genuinely curious?

There is huge gap and a generational opportunity here. If you can combine deep expertise in designing and manufacturing injection molds, stamping dies, and other precision tooling with an affordable supply of tool steel and sufficient capital, you could build the tooling -