TechUp Academy
Our Story

Empowering Nigeria's Digital Ascent

TechUp Academy is a Nigerian ed-tech platform dedicated to equipping beginners with practical, industry-relevant digital skills, mentorship, and community that compounds over a career.

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Our Vision

To be the premier launchpad for Africa's next generation of tech innovators, creating a thriving ecosystem where talent meets opportunity, and where every motivated individual can forge a successful career in the digital economy.

Our Mission

Our vision is to become a leading global online tech school that empowers individuals to transform their lives through technology. We aspire to bridge the digital skills gap by developing world-class talent, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for learners to excel in the ever-evolving technology industry.

Registered Entity

TechUp Academy is a fully registered organization committed to transparent and professional operations.

RC Number: 8461981

Meet the Team

Philip Idowu, Founder of TechUp Academy

Philip Idowu

Founder of TechUp Academy

Philip is building TechUp Academy to expand access to practical tech education across Africa — pairing rigorous training with mentorship that helps learners compete on a global stage.

“We are not just teaching tech... we are building a runway for the next generation of Nigerian innovators to take flight on the global stage.”

Meet the Experts

Instructors with industry experience and a bias for hands-on mentorship.

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Fawwas Olajide

Lead Web Developer

Builds production-ready full-stack applications and mentors portfolio-driven learners.

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Udeme Victor

Lead Graphic Designer/Illustrator

Focuses on branding, visual systems, and communication design for digital products.

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Olumide David

Lead Data Analytics Instructor

Specializes in Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI for business decision systems.

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Innovation Hub

IntroducingTiNLab

Techup Innovation Lab (TiNLab) is our dedicated innovation and research wing. It serves as an incubator for exceptional student projects, providing resources, mentorship, and potential funding to turn classroom ideas into real-world solutions solving local African problems.

  • Project Incubation
  • Industry Partnerships
  • Career Acceleration
Explore TiNLab
Engineer prototyping in the TechUp Innovation Lab

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The free bootcamp is designed for beginners and career switchers — bring curiosity and commitment, and we will guide the rest.

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