A HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION CENTRE (TIC), KANO 1994 – 2024

ABSTRACT This study is to document “A History of Incubation Centre, Farm Centre Kano from1994 to 2024.” Objectives intended to: find out the history of technology incubation centre in Nigeria and its function as well as objectives, traced the establishment of the Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) Kano and notables services providing in the centre, determine the role of TIC Kano in fostering innovation and job creation in the state and to find out the challenges faced by entrepreneurs at the TIC Kano. This study used primary and secondary sources. Primary source involved in-depth interviews with informants and utilization of other materials. Secondary sources includes; textbooks, journal articles, newspapers, conference papers and magazines as well as internet materials. The unpublished materials include; Ph.D Theses, M.A Theses, and B.A Dissertations as well as NCE Projects. These materials were consulted in different research centres. The study found out that; Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) Kano were not just to foster entrepreneurship but also to reduce unemployment by providing an environment conducive to innovation. The centre has successfully incubated numerous businesses, many of which have gone on to become sustainable enterprises contributing to Kano’s economy. For example, the rise of the GSM Village (Farm Centre) at the TIC Kano became one of the most visible success stories. The GSM Village (Farm Centre), a result of market specialization, transformed into a booming sector that significantly impacted Kano’s economy by creating employment, attracting investments, and enhancing the technological landscape of the region.