Enspire
enspire is a technology centric incubation program for early-stage startups focused on building viable businesses. The program commenced in 2013 and has supported more than 200 startups and individuals in various economic sectors in Nigeria. We run a quarterly ideation program for a maximum of 20 startups where they are mentored, advised and put on the path for minimum viable product development. <mark>The incubation programs are solely focusing on early stage businesses most especially at ideation stage.</mark> <p></p> enspire is amongst the major initiatives of Abuja Technology Village Free Zone Company (ATV). It seeks to stimulate economic growth and sustainable job creation through innovation, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and technology commercialization by providing training, mentoring, networking opportunities and access to investors. enspire is located in Abuja, Nigeria.
Aiivon Innovation hub
Aiivon innovation hub is a social, digital and creative community strategically located at Abuja’s commercial nerve center. The hub gives valid expression to our desire to support tech development in West Africa as it is home to over 60 start-ups to whom <mark>we provide fully serviced offices and co-working spaces, capacity building programs, incubation, business development support, mentorship, access to funds and market penetration for increased traction and revenue among other things.</mark> <p></p> We are a community of motivated individuals, focused on developing solutions to local challenges by utilizing innovation from our inventive workspaces and inspiring creativity, advancing effectiveness and encouraging coordinated efforts among members. <p></p> Through our partnership with The British Council, NITDA and other reputable organizations, we are directly influencing the lives of many Nigerians who are aspiring to become successful entrepreneurs especially in the creative and information technology industries.
University of Uyo
The department contributes to the mission and vision of the University in training of undergraduate and graduate students with requisite skills needed to solve complex technological problems of modern society and the attainment the millennium development goals. Current research focus includes Software engineering, Soft computing, Computational Intelligence, Communications Networks and Theoretical Computing. <p></p> The philosophy of the Department is centered on producing adequate and efficient manpower in the field of Computer Science and Information and communication technology through effective teaching methods and collaborative/ interdisciplinary research. <mark>The programme is designed to solve the immediate needs of the society as well as train personnel that will graduate to fit perfectly well into the knowledge based economy either as a player or a contributor as well as being readily employable.</mark>
Adekunle Ajasin University
The Department of Computer Science evolved to become a unique academic unit in the production of highly trained graduates in Computer Science and Information Technology since the year 2003. The Department is growing with well resourceful and dedicated academic and non academic staff on ground, who are committed to high standard of teaching, mentoring and research. At present, there are about 400 students at various levels in the Department and the department has turned out graduates who have excelled in different spheres of life: both in private/public parastatals in and outside the country. Our Graduate and Postgraduate programmes are <mark>designed to expose students to both basic and applied courses in computing and information technology as well as industrial training to enable them stand, side by side with shoulders high, with their colleagues from elsewhere and satisfy the manpower needs in the public and industrial sectors of the economy.</mark> The department has continued to play its role in the task of training competent Computer Scientists and other related experts for national manpower needs and technological development. In fact, I feel proud to say that many of our products are occupying important positions in IT, Communication, Oil, Banking, and Manufacturing Industries both at home and abroad today.
Bayero University
The focus of the department is to lead in the advancement of computer science by equipping faculty and students with competency resources necessary to study and use in industry, academia, and government and to <mark>prepare the students for a globalised technological society by equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to solve the complex technological problems of modern society</mark>
Landmark University
The Department offers the following undergraduate inter-disciplinary programs: Computer Systems Engineering, Symbolic Systems, and Mathematical and Computational Sciences. The Department of Computer Science is a center for research and education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Strong research groups exist in areas of artificial intelligence, robotics, foundations of computer science, scientific computing, and systems. Basic work in computer science is the main research goal of these groups, but there is also a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and on applications that stimulate basic research. <p></p> Although knowing how to program is essential to the study of computer science, it is only one element of the field. <mark>Computer scientists design and analyze algorithms to solve programs and study the performance of computer hardware and software. The problems that computer scientists encounter range from the abstract– determining what problems can be solved with computers and the complexity of the algorithms that solve them – to the tangible – designing applications that perform well on handheld devices, that are easy to use, and that uphold security measures.</mark>
Federal University of Technology Akure
The School of Computing is committed to being the recognised leader for competitive, innovative, and market-responsive computing education. Through this commitment coupled with aligning strategically with the university mission to promote technological advancement by providing conducive environment for research, teaching and learning which engenders development of products that are technologically–oriented, self-reliant and relevant to society, <mark>the School develops focused, trend-setting multidisciplinary research excellence with national, regional and international recognition through diverse research areas in which all its staff are currently part of for partnerships and collaborations.</mark> The School is renowned for innovative research and academic standard and strive to solve national, regional and global problems using information technology as an enabler to societal digital transformation.
Iya Abubakar Institute of ICT Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Our mission is to be an ICT centre of excellence with modern computing facilities and manpower to support teaching, research and learning in the university and country at large. Our vision is <mark>to deploy state-of-the-art ICT infrastructure and groom ICT-savvy personnel in various specialty areas to support teaching & learning, research and other services.</mark>
University of Port Harcourt
The B.Sc programme is designed to instill in graduates, sound and critical understanding of the concepts and methodologies in Computer Science that meet current and anticipated needs of the society in these subject areas. <mark>Training is geared towards subject specific knowledge complemented with the acquisition of skills and field experiences that adequately prepare the graduate for self-employment, work in relevant government organizations and/or in the private sector as well.</mark> The training covered by the programme includes but is not restricted to the basics of ICT communication and people skills; emphasis on problem solving modules leading to acquisition of entrepreneurial skills relevant to the 21st century graduate, industry and society. At the end, the graduate is fully equipped for graduate work as well as being competent to apply basic scientific logic in the management of human and other natural resources in a sustainable manner.
Covenant University
The vision of the Department of Computer and Information Sciences is to be rated among the top-ranked academic departments in the world within a very short time through commitment to excellence in teaching, research and innovative community engagements. Our aim is to produce top graduates in the disciplines of Computer Science and Management Information System, <mark>who will be globally competitive and well equipped to make valuable contributions both locally and internationally.</mark> <p></p> Our students will be equipped with the necessary tools that will strategically position them in the cutting edge of computing knowledge and applications, making them capable of making significant contributions to the society. We specifically aim at the following: <br> - <mark>to produce top quality and competitive graduates of Computer Science and Management Information System that are in high demand in the industry</mark> <br> - to develop the entrepreneurial aptitudes and potentials of our students through product-oriented research endeavors that are beneficial to the society, thereby entrenching in them the ethos of contribution. <br> - to train highly competent graduates who are imbued with the drive for excellence, innovation and creativity, and having capacity for intellectual distinction both in the academia and in the industry. <br> - to raise students with strong intellectual and moral orientation who will be valuable citizens, and new generation of leaders in the society.
Abia Tech Hub
We are a team of creative tech innovators, equipped with a highly developed skill set and experiences not only in information technology, but also in business processes across a range of industries and sectors. <p></p> The need for a digital skill in our era cannot be overemphasized. <p></p> <mark>Digital skills gives people a chance to explore a wide range of careers, prepare themselves for future opportunities and enable them contribute to their communities.</mark> <p></p> ATH Academy is a gaining ground committed to impacting knowledge and building people and communities with these skills.
Innovation Growth Hub
IGHub is a Creative, Tech, and Business Incubation Hub that works with startups at various stages of maturity by providing Space, Mentorship, Internet, Power, Training, Business Support services, Warm Community and Network for entrepreneurs. <p></p> <mark>We encourage collaboration, nurture and help turn their ideas to products. Our aim is to stimulate economic growth in our community through technology solutions by providing support like business resources, seed funding, mentoring, training and access to business expertise.</mark> <p></p> We are always looking for new talent to train them and join us in providing these solutions.
Ventures Park
Ventures Park is a curated Co-working Space in a serene environment of the city where entrepreneurs, freelancers and brilliant minds, who share common attitudes, interests, and goals can express their creativity, collaborate and build their dreams. <p></p> <mark>Equipped with high speed internet, front office services, gym, coffee and artsy finishes, you will enjoy working at the Park.</mark> At Ventures Park, we provide the modern entrepreneur desk spaces as well as Private Offices at competitive prices with flexible payment options. We will love to have you here!
Wennovation Hub
Wennovation Hub is a Pioneer Nigerian Innovation Accelerator. Wennovation Hub brings productive people together through shared workspaces, special events, social spaces and our digital member network. <p></p>We focus on social impact sectors: Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Clean Energy and Infrastructure. <p></p> <mark>As one of the very early innovation hubs in Nigeria, our “we”nnovators have enjoyed early success as we helped propel several award-winning start-ups to greatness. We strive to provide best tech support ever!</mark> <p></p> Our modern office spaces are simply stunning. Whether you’re an established enterprise or a growing startup, discover spaces in Ikeja, Abuja, Ibadan and Barbados (across the Caribbean) designed and equipped with all the tools bright minds need to inspire business ideas. <p></p> Founded in 2010 <br> As Nigeria's pioneer innovation hub we enjoyed successes and spun several award winning start-ups. <p></p> Our Focus <br> To inspire and empower Africa. We focus on social impact sectors: Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Clean Energy and Infrastructure. <p></p> Large Community <br> Join our community & "we"nnovate. We have the advantage of being the only hub in Nigeria with the widest reach across the 4 locations.
TuksNovation
TuksNovation is a non-profit technology incubator and accelerator that is located at the University of Pretoria. TuksNovation provides start-ups with specialised product and business development support throughout their start-up growth journeys by assisting entrepreneurs to refine technologies and validate business models for the relevant markets. <p></p> <mark>Our programmes enable start-ups to commercialise innovative technology into new sustainable enterprises with social and economic impact.</mark> <p></p> We create an ecosystem that fosters innovation by connecting science and technology innovators with corporates, academics and government.
EldoHub
EldoHub is an education, innovation and technology organization targeting youth and women, with an aim of <mark>preparing them to benefit from the opportunities the emerging ICT industry offers and close the skills gap in Africa’s job market.</mark> We provide STEM education, job matching and digital work. We also run entrepreneurship development programs for them, as well as incubate startups to bring their ideas to life. <p></p> Eldohub responds to these barriers to decent employment which includes availability of skilled employees among the youth and demand by businesses to hire. We do so by </mark>supporting Young Tech Professionals to gain practical work experience and launch careers in the technology sector through job placement, training on Digital Leadership, soft skills and 1:1 mentorship by experienced professionals from the tech industry.</mark> We work with businesses and Young Tech Professionals to ensure they are mutually getting value, i.e. the business benefits from the tech talent support while the young tech professional gains from relevant skills and decent work.
NakuruBox
Nakuru Box is a new premier Co-Working space in Nakuru Town that provides a serene, sophisticated and upmarket premise where entrepreneurs, freelancers, and startups can share a collaborative environment to drive success in their businesses. <p></p><mark>Our goal is to harness the potential of entrepreneurship among upcoming startups through the right environment, skills and network. To impact at least 100 entrepreneurs yearly to innovate workable and scalable solutions in the economy.</mark?
SwahiliPot Hub
Swahilipot Hub Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Mombasa that focuses on inspiring and developing upcoming innovative technology ideas and art through networking, technical training, support, professional mentoring and coaching. <p></p> Swahiliopt Hub registered as a Foundation in Mombasa was started in 2016 working with Techies and Artists with the aim of enabling them to develop themselves and reinvesting positive growth by <mark>creating an appropriate environment for youth on the Kenyan coast to build sustainable solutions of the highest calibre around challenges in the community.</mark> <p></p> Swahilipot hub has achieved this through interventions such as training, mentorship and coaching and programs like Pwani Innovation Week that promotes innovation ecosystem in the coastal region. <p></p> Our aim is to inspire innovators, policy makers, funders, corporations, researchers, and other players to <mark>take risks on new ideas and trends, collaborate across sectors, and transform the Kenyan Coastal region through the scaling of innovation. </mark>
The Werks
Our Lavington location gives our community members the opportunity to work in an open environment with like-minded individuals. <mark>The location offers more than 3 acres of garden space, allowing members the option of enjoying the outdoors as they work while still being in a work environment.</mark> The location offers a range of amenities giving each member a holistic experience.
GrowthAfrica
As GrowthAfrica, We are growth frontiers. We focus on growing successful enterprises business acceleration, strategic advice and access to investments. <p></p> We are the business runway to success <mark>for local businesses seeking a platform for their business take-off and for international companies in need of a market landing space and growth hub.</mark> <p></p> Entrepreneurs are at the centre of our attention and focus. The success of the entrepreneurs we work with is the best showcase of what we do and are achieving with and for our ventures. We deliver business growth that turns entrepreneurial ventures into successful, profitable companies. The aim is to create jobs and economic progress.
Gretsa University
Computers have become important and powerful tools in collecting, recording, managing and distributing critical essential masses of information in the world today. <mark>The aim of this programme is to produce a computing science graduate who has competitive technical information technology and communication (ICT) skills necessary and vital in all business environments.</mark> <p></p> Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree programme, the graduate will have acquired diverse information technology knowledge and will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply information technology and communication skills to support, corporate, personal and social work, develop and implement reliable software solutions with proper technical documentation in line with the economic pillar of Kenya Vision 2030
Pioneer International University
The School of Information and Communication Technology is a remarkable educational environment for talented students to gain current academic experience through the accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program and up-to-date courses that are responsive to rapid changes in technology, industry, employer needs and the changes in the national economic priorities. <p></p> Technological innovations are in demand in many different fields and occupations. <mark>New ideas and creative skills are needed to make those fields more effective, efficient, and able to cope with the accelerating changes in society.</mark> This is what you get at Pioneer International University, School of Information and Communication Technology.
Taita Taveta University
The Informatics and Computing Department aims at producing top notch scholars and practitioners to offer competitive leadership in all aspects of Informatics and Communication Technology and Geo-informatics for the national and international marketplace. We cultivate positive attitude towards computing and its dynamics in a view to produce graduates capable of adapting to the dynamic trends of global markets while upholding the Taita Taveta University’s core values, embraced within our academic programs. <mark>Our Mission is to produce leaders and professionals in computing, Geo-informatics for advancing science and entrepreneurship for enhancing socio-economic and sustainable development.</mark>
Zetech University
This programme offers skills in use of technology to manage and support business related computer systems. The courses offers <mark>career-based training for the development of business information technology systems using varied programming techniques, and software and hardware configurations.</mark> This course is aimed at bridging the existing knowledge gap in organisational data storage, business continuity, disaster recovery, security, business analytics and optimisation and enterprise architecture. <p></p> Learning Outcomes <br> - Plan and implement computer applications in IT industry. <br>- Use Information Technology effectively in the work environment to analyse, identify and define organisation requirements and opportunities. <br> - Design, install and manage computer networked systems. <br> - Analyse the impact of technology on individuals, organizations and society, including ethical, legal and policy issues.
Technical University of Kenya
Welcome to the School of Computing and Information Technologies (SCIT) at The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K). The School of Computing offers market driven academic programs from certificate to PhD level with an objective to <mark>transform our students to responsible graduates who are problem solvers in the society.</mark> The school is one of the fastest growing schools in TU-K attracting learners who come either fresh from High schools or those already with a background from other disciplines who have a passion for “ICT”. We are committed to offering our students and stakeholders excellent customer service, excellent teaching using impactful approaches and methodologies such as case based teaching and problem based learning. Moreover, <mark>we expose the learners to the latest technologies. In close collaboration with the industry partners, our students get inducted to the real world of IT projects while still on campus.</mark> True to TU-K’s philosophy of developing holistic graduates with requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes for the real world of work, the school of computing has a tradition of focusing on skills development based on sound theoretical underpinnings and exhibited through demonstration of skills in the studied fields.
United States International University Africa
The Computing department at USIU-Africa offers a range of academic qualifications and courses to undergraduate and graduate students. The courses are designed to <mark>prepare students for both technical and managerial careers.</mark> The department also offers internationally and industry recognized, professional Certification Programs based on IBM, CISCO, EC-Council, LPI and Microsoft technologies. <p></p> Our programs boast of a small faculty to student ratio and thus students receive personal attention from the faculty and the academic staff. Our programs prepare students to enter the job market having completed extensive practical project work using a variety of system development tools to develop commercial applications. <p></p> The department has a very innovative faculty and technical staff who well updated in their fields. Our faculty is actively involved in interdisciplinary research and collaborations. Currently, the department has research projects funded by the National Research Foundation, USAID, and Internal University Funding. <p></p> The Computing department also provides its students a competitive edge through its apprenticeship program, the AppFactory and Student Clubs. <mark>At the AppFactory the students work with senior software technicians to allow them develop essential workplace skills and the ability to design and implement modern software solutions.</mark> Students are encouraged to join the two professional student clubs in the department: The IT Club and Student Google Developer Student Club.
Strathmore University
The Strathmore University Bachelor of Science in Informatics and Computer Science degree prepares candidates to become specialists in both Informatics and Computer Science. <mark>They are able to tackle area of informatics such as big data analytics and health informatics at the same time specializing in other areas of Computer science from its theoretical and algorithmic foundations to cutting-edge developments in computer vision, intelligent systems and other emerging areas in computing.</mark> <p></p> The degree has been developed in response to employer demand for people who have deep technical programming and theoretical computer science knowledge for design of complex systems in the current rapidly expanding knowledge-based society. <p></p> Informatics and Computer Science graduates can design and implement software or devise new ways to use computers or develop effective ways to solve computing problems.
Sote Hub
The first incubator in rural Kenya, providing an open space for young innovators & startups to develop their creative genius working on local solutions. <p></p> Using digital technology, Sote Hub trains rural youth in Taita Taveta, Kwale (and Coastal region) often marginalized with less opportunities for career progression or technology) on jobs, career preparedness; support them establish startups where they create products/services and test with real customers. <p></p> <mark>Sote Hub Incubation Programme enhances business ventures empowering young entrepreneurs to gain traction and revenue, access to funding and partners, critical tools and ongoing mentorship.</mark> Over the last four years, the program has graduated 40 startups and job/internship matching opportunities to 700 youth. <p></p> UNDP reports that the Kenyan unemployment rate in 2017 is 40%. The highest in the East Africa region. However, the chances of youth to get formal employment are even slimmer. Only around 10% of the newly created jobs are in the formal sector. <p></p> Sote Hub today provides an open space for young innovators and startups to design market solutions to local challenges.
Mt Kenya Hub
MHUB is a convention and interaction place where everybody interested in innovation get to Research, Share, Invent and Innovate the world. <p></p> What we offer <p></p> Coworking Space <br> Work stations to fit the need of Start Ups. Dedicated work stations with all basic amenities and a vibrant community to interact with <p></p> Hot Desk <br> In this beautiful, open space there are no dedicated desks <p></p> Startup Incubation <br> <mark>Our goal is to provide support to entrepreneurs to help them grow & scale their business.</mark> <p></p> Pitch Breakfast <br> We profile possible investors and link them to innovations in the hub through a common platform “MHUB Pitch Breakfast”
Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology
The department is committed to supporting the mission and vision of Kiriri Womens University with an emphasis on enriching the great minds of the ladies and women pursuing a course in technology. Furthermore, to develop and nurture their leadership qualities as we impart knowledge and refine their skills which are essential in the current job market. This is realised through excellent classroom instruction, mentorship as well as directed guidance and counselling. <p></p> In the department, we are currently offering three undergraduate programmes. Students in the Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science <mark>acquire fundamental skills that are applicable to organisations in this dynamic market coupled with the technical aspects that support their careers.</mark> The Diploma in ICT develops students’ interest in technology and fosters their information in the IT industry as well as giving them the knowledge that they can apply in the industry. The Certificate in ICT is designed for the students seeking to acquire the fundamental IT knowledge and skills that can be useful in jumpstarting their careers in this diverse field.
Mount Kenya University
The School of Computing and Informatics gives learners the opportunity to undertake programs in the field of Information Technology, Informatics and Knowledge Management. The school offers various postgraduate and undergraduate programs that are well packaged to give learners the necessary skills to enable students compete favorably in the Job Market. <p></p> The school currently has collaborations with IBM, Oracle and jointly <mark>offers a variety of highly competitive programs in order to give learners the necessary skills that are needed in the market in the fast changing ICT market.</mark> <p></p> Vision <br> To be an innovative school that brings high quality computing and Informatics education at the doorsteps of learners with learner-centric approach exploiting the science of computing and information platforms. <p></p> Mission <br> To provide access to higher educational opportunities in computing and Informatics programmes that will enable learners to develop theoretical, practical, and ethical skills and knowledge necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations and provide valuable and creative, innovative and resourceful contribution to society.
Machakos University
The school endeavors to fulfill its mission of providing scholarly engineering education through quality training, research, consultancy and innovation, and community service for industrial and socio-economic transformation of our communities. <p></p> The Computing and Information Technology (CIT) department meets and resolves the large challenges of our time: ICT hardware and software for reduced energy consumption in our society, better survey of our climate, faster communication between people, improved security and privacy, more efficient internet, Artificial intelligence and improved health care. <mark>Through the dedicated efforts of the faculty and students, we have continued to produce highly competitive graduates who continue to make an exceptional contribution to the industry.</mark>