Itana is building a digital economic zone in Lagos for technology and service-based companies.
Companies incorporate through Itana’s digital zone rather than joining a temporary coliving cohort.
Perfect for businesses looking to scale operations in Africa, leveraging tax, banking, infrastructure, trade, and immigration benefits.
Great for short-term in-person team sprints, company retreats, or long-term co-working and living with a full-scale residential and commercial ecosystem with in-built ESG considerations.
Africa’s first digital economic zone oriented to technology and service businesses.
Location
- Itana functions as a digital jurisdiction, allowing remote operations without physical presence in Nigeria
- Its physical hub is planned for Alaro City, in Lagos, Nigeria
Duration
- Itana offers permanent digital residency and business operations with no fixed duration
- Itana Digital Residency is a private, curated community for founders, business owners, and professionals who want to build, grow, and invest in Africa.
Pricing
- • Setting up a business in Itana costs $2,000 for the first year, with a $1,150 renewal fee each year after
- • Itana Digital Residency is $250 per year
History
In 2023, Itana raised $2M pre-seed funding to become Africa's first digital free zone
In 2024, it partnered with Africa Finance Corporation for a $100 million project to develop the zone
By 2025, the zone hosted over 50 companies, with half founded by the African diaspora
Construction of Itana District in Alaro City is in progress, with the first phase set to welcome residents by 2027
From the community
Posts featured on Itana's community page.