Imisi 3D

What Imisi 3D does

Imisi 3D is a Lagos-based Extended Reality (XR) creation lab founded in 2016 by Judith Okonkwo, focused on building the XR ecosystem in Africa rather than shipping a single commercial product. The company operates a freely accessible physical lab in Yaba, Lagos (3rd Floor, 8 Montgomery Road), equipped with VR hardware (Samsung Gear VR, HTC Vive, Google Daydream, Leap Motion), 360-degree cameras, and VR-ready computers, and supports development on Unity3D and Unreal Engine. Beyond the Lagos headquarters, it runs seven AR/VR Minilabs across Nigeria (Kano, Abuja, Jos, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Uyo, Kaduna) via Facebook sponsorship and local tech-hub partnerships, and stewards the pan-African AR/VR Africa community.

The company's portfolio is structured as a stack of ecosystem programs: VR4Schools (curriculum-aligned VR content co-developed with UNICEF for Maths and Basic Science), the VR Scholars program (facilitated access to the Udacity VR Nanodegree), monthly community meetups, multi-country hackathons (2016 Lagos, 2018 across 7 African countries, 2020 ARVR Africa), I3D Productions (original content such as Lagos at Large), and XR consulting for enterprise clients (e.g., Announce Digital Fashion Exhibition 2025, IGH Genomics Hackathon 2025).

Revenue generation is mixed and largely non-transparent: the walk-in lab is free, monetized streams appear to be professional services/consulting, sponsored or fee-based educational programs, and one-off content commissions. Primary customer segments are XR developers and creators (community-led), schools and educators (curriculum and VR4Schools), and enterprise/institutional clients (event XR partnerships). The only disclosed capital is a December 2018 UNICEF Innovation Fund grant; no equity funding rounds, revenue figures, or headcount detail beyond "1-10 employees" are disclosed.

Name

Imisi 3D

Legal name

Imisi 3D

Website

https://imisi3d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Imisi 3D is a Lagos-based Extended Reality creation lab that builds the African XR ecosystem through a free walk-in lab, seven Minilabs across Nigeria, the AR/VR Africa community, VR education programs with UNICEF, and consulting for enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Extended Reality Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Tools & Content Pipelines for Immersive Learning (VR lesson builders, 3D asset workflows) (EDAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

AR/VR & Immersive Learning Content Development (EDAGAKAI), Digital Labs, Simulations & Virtual Practicals (Non-XR) (EDAFACAF)

Keywords

• Extended reality services
• XR content creation
• AR/VR consulting
• XR education programs
• Virtual reality solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Imisi 3D provides consulting services for XR development, helping clients create extended reality content and solutions.
2. Educational Programs and Workshops: The organization runs educational programs including the VR Scholars program, school sessions under VR4Schools, and educator workshops. Some programs are free (lab visits), while others may be sponsored or fee-based.
3. I3D Productions (Content Creation): Original XR content production under the I3D Productions brand, creating solutions using AR/VR for clients and the organization's own projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Imisi 3D operates a physical Extended Reality (XR) creation lab in Lagos, Nigeria, providing free walk-in access to XR tools and resources for African creators, supplemented by seven AR/VR Minilabs across Nigeria. The company develops XR content and educational experiences, provides XR consulting and content production services (I3D Productions) for enterprise clients, and runs educational programs (VR Scholars, VR4Schools) to build XR skills and integrate VR into classrooms. Core activities center on growing the African XR ecosystem through community programs, hackathons, and curriculum-aligned VR content.

Product overview

Imisi 3D operates as an Extended Reality (XR) Creation Lab rather than a traditional product company. The core offering is the physical XR Creation Lab in Lagos providing free access to XR tools and resources. The portfolio includes community-focused initiatives (ARVR Africa Community with free monthly meetups), educational programs (VR Scholars Program providing Udacity VR Nanodegree scholarships, VR 4 Schools partnership with UNICEF), infrastructure (AR/VR Minilabs network across 7 Nigerian cities), content production (I3D Productions), and event-based programs (VR Hackathons). All offerings work together to build the XR ecosystem in Africa by converting consumers into creators of technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• XR Creation Lab A physical extended reality creation laboratory in Lagos, Nigeria (3rd Floor, 8 Montgomery Road, Yaba Phase 2) that provides AR/VR tools, resources, and support for content creators and enthusiasts. Open Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm for free walk-in visits.
• AR/VR Minilabs A network of seven mini XR laboratories established across seven Nigerian cities (Kano, Abuja, Jos, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Uyo, Kaduna) in partnership with local tech hubs, enabling regional access to XR technology beyond Lagos.
• VR Scholars Program An educational scholarship program providing facilitated access to Udacity VR Developer Nanodegree courses, designed to grow the XR content creation community in Africa with support from partners.
• VR 4 Schools A program bringing VR experiences to educational settings in schools, in partnership with UNICEF, providing quality education tools through virtual reality for children in Nigeria, including curriculum-aligned content for Maths and Basic Science.
• I3D Productions VR content production services creating immersive experiences for clients and the organization's own projects, including showcase work such as Lagos at Large.
• Consultancy XR consulting and content creation services for clients seeking custom extended reality solutions, including event XR partnerships, curated VR experiences, and mixed reality showcases.
• VR Hackathons XR hackathon events including the Lagos VR Hackathon 2016 and AR/VR Africa hackathons across multiple African countries, designed to inspire innovative XR creation and identify talent.
• ARVR Africa Community An Africa-wide community and sub-brand for AR/VR creators and enthusiasts, hosting regular free monthly meetups and masterclasses across Nigeria and other African cities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10.5 million children in Nigeria are out of school, and VR aims to enrich learning experiences for children who can access it
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Africa Deep Tech ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Imisi 3D was a Partner at the Africa Deep Tech Conference 2026 (February 24-27, 2026), bringing its XR Creation Lab's #InnovationSandbox concept and hardware to the conference. Also partnered with SwiftXR and IGH for demos at the Pavilion.
• W.TECminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Imisi 3D was invited to introduce and showcase XR technology to 100 secondary school girls during the W.TEC Girls in ICT Day Celebration on June 10, 2026, facilitated by Chizara Ibeakanma.
• SwiftXRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026SwiftXR joined Imisi 3D and IGH for XR demos at the Africa Deep Tech Conference 2026 Pavilion, demonstrating extended reality technologies at the conference.
• Announce Digital Fashion (ADF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Imisi 3D was the official XR Partner for the Announce Digital Fashion Exhibition 2025 in Lagos, showcasing African fashion in XR and the metaverse. ARVR Africa community members Simileoluwa Adewale and AG Etefia displayed their mixed reality experience 'Digital Weavings: African Fashion Across Time.'
• IGH (formerly ACEGID)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025IGH (Institute for Genomics and Global Health) partnered with Imisi 3D as Technology Partner for the IGH XR&AI GENOMICS HACKATHON 2025, hosted at Redeemer's University. Imisi 3D provided XR technology and expertise for the hackathon focused on immersive education and genomics visualization.
• UNICEF Nigeria Country OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019UNICEF's Nigeria Country Office helped Imisi 3D and the UNICEF Innovation Team understand the local context and education challenges, supporting the development of VR content tailored to Nigeria's specific needs.
• Di Hub (Kano)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Di Hub in Kano hosts one of the 7 AR/VR Minilabs established through the Facebook sponsorship, providing local XR access in Northern Nigeria.
• Ventures Platform (Abuja)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Ventures Platform in Abuja hosts one of the 7 AR/VR Minilabs, extending Imisi 3D's reach to Nigeria's capital city.
• nHub (Jos)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018nHub in Jos (Plateau State) hosts one of the 7 AR/VR Minilabs, serving the North-Central region of Nigeria.
• Ken Saro-Wiwa Hub (Port Harcourt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Ken Saro-Wiwa Hub in Port Harcourt hosts one of the 7 AR/VR Minilabs, serving Nigeria's Oil-rich South-South region.
• Roar Innovation Hub (Enugu)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Roar Innovation Hub at UNN in Nsukka hosts one of the 7 AR/VR Minilabs, serving the South-East region of Nigeria.
• Start Innovation Hub (Uyo)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Start Innovation Hub in Uyo (Akwa Ibom) hosts one of the 7 AR/VR Minilabs, serving the South-South region.
• Colab (Kaduna)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Colab in Kaduna hosts one of the 7 AR/VR Minilabs, serving the North-West region of Nigeria.
• Institute for the Future (IFTF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018IFTF partnered with Imisi 3D on the Youth and XR Series, bringing expertise in futures thinking and emerging technologies. IFTF sponsored $1,000 'Future prize' for the 2016 Lagos VR Hackathon. IFTF is based in Palo Alto, California and celebrates its 50th anniversary as a leading non-profit strategic futures organization.
• Google NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Google Nigeria provided facilities and support for Imisi 3D's first AR/VR community meetup in July 2017, making the inaugural gathering possible at their premises.
• UdacitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Udacity partnered with Imisi 3D for the VR Scholars program, facilitating access to the Udacity VR Developer Nanodegree course for scholars. Imisi 3D, along with partners, facilitated scholarships for the program, which normally costs $200/month.
• Co-Creation Hub (CcHub)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016CcHub, Nigeria's leading innovation hub, served as the venue and a sponsor for the Lagos VR Hackathon 2016. CEO Bosun Tijani was a hackathon judge. Imisi 3D was in residency at CcHub's 6th Floor in 2016, and CcHub provided the $1,000 competition prize and $5,000 seed investment for the winning team.
• SamsungcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Samsung provided Samsung Gear VR headsets as the target development platform for the Lagos VR Hackathon 2016, with over 2 million Gear VRs in use globally as the distribution window for developed content.
• Virtual World SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Virtual World Society supported the Lagos VR Hackathon 2016 by providing VR equipment (360° Cameras, Leap Motions) and expertise, helping enable the first VR hackathon in Nigeria.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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