Hargeisa

Tech Hub

Somaliland Innovation Zone

The government of Somaliland, through the Ministry of ICT, established the Somaliland Innovation Zone (SIZ) in October 2021 with the goal of creating an innovation ecosystem and encouraging entrepreneurship as innovation appears to be the key enabler of development in any sphere of life, including economic growth, educational accessibility, environmental sustainability, communication, better well-being, and youth employment, which the government considers superior. SERVES PROVIDE by SIZ - Training - Mentorship - Co-working Space - Seed Funding Somaliland Innovation Zone always emphasizes the development of Tech simple-to-use product and services that are highly marketable to enhance ICT skills, these have the following goals: - Create innovation ecosystem - Providing sustainable support to national innovators. - Promoting ICT products, services, and solutions to improve both public and private local economies - Reducing youth unemployment through providing highly ICT skills

Accelerator

Innovate Ventures

We believe investing at the earliest stage is the greatest asset we can bring to your company Whether it’s finding product market fit, founder disputes, building out your sales and marketing capabilities or introductions to our global network, we provide you with a carefully curated core team and community of incredible people across the world to help you build your business. The 12-week accelerator programme is structured to help entrepreneurs and startups to succeed and fail faster. Yes, it is far better to fail quickly, and realize your mistakes early in the process and we work with startups on their ideas. The programme will help you identify if you’re headed down the wrong path and help iterate quickly from any ambiguity in your business model faster to succeed. Access to Capital Make a case for raising investment capital in exchange for equity on the “demo day” - an intensive day of startup pitches to an audience of well-respected investors including access to Innovate Ventures Fund. Demo day is an entrepreneur’s day to show off what his or her team has accomplished during the 12 week acceleration programme. Demo day allows investors and entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect and explore collaborative opportunities worthy of investment capital and invaluable advice and expertise.

Incubator

HarHub

HarHub Business Incubation is the first incubation in Somaliland/Somalia and is designed to empower entrepreneurs, freelancers, Job seekers and digital nomads with safe, secure, cool, and work-oriented space to foster startups growth and sustainability. HarHub was established in 2018 to support early-stage startups to grow and expand through unique services. Harhub Entrepreneurship and Incubation programs aim to help youth to launch their business ideas through providing them appropriate entrepreneurship training, Incubation Services, Mentorship, Coaching, Technical assistance to become self-employed. Vision To be a hub for business-and people-driven impact in Somali-speaking regions and beyond. Mission To build an entrepreneurial community, Business Incubation and create solutions for an Ecosystem that works for all Inspiration Why do we feel different? We have a flexible mentality... We embrace creativity.

Coworking

Barkulan

Barkulan innovation Hub provides coworking space and is the leading space in Somaliland for creating organic collaborations to face the challenging new world. We are here to shape the future of work and how it is done in Somaliland and beyond. Barkulan is the best alternative to usual traditional way of working as there is more room to roam freely and do what you do best without a restrictive environment. Barkulan is also prepped with fun perks such as free coffee, drop-in workstations with chess boards and much more. You can also have access to Barkulan events where you will be having fun connecting with other members of the community. A professional yet relaxed environment enables you to focus on your work while connecting with the community in your own time. There are diverse individuals who make up the community at Barkulan. From start-ups, designer to developers and independent mobile operators, these individualslearn to grow with one another and thrive as a collective community. Receive valuable feedback from community members, share skills, and brainstorm ideas in order to spark collaborations between one another. Enjoy the Barkulan furnished space with membership options readily available in various options.

Coworking

Bigil Hub

Bigil Hub Coworking Space and Innovation Center locates in the center of Hargeisa City, Omar Hashi Building, opposite of Premiere Bank. it makes your office experience exceptional. We have created a workspace that supports collaboration, sustains focus, and sparks inspiration. We offer convenience and efficiency space with high speed Internet Connections, so that you can focus on your business.

University

University of Hargeisa

The college aims to offer high-quality education to the students who will successfully qualify to fill many positions in the field of computer science and information technology (IT) in the local, regional, and international arena. Currently the college offers two undergraduate programs: - Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT) which was started along with the start of the college. - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CS) started from cohort 2017. The Information Technology (IT) program will prepare students for positions as information technology professionals providing operational and infrastructure support for computer and information systems in business, public, and institutional organizations. The Computer Science (CS) program aims to prepare a highly competent workforce in the field of computer science to serve as Programmer, Computer Security Officer, Applications Developer, Information Security Officer, Database Designer and Database Administrator. The Curricula of our degree programs was designed to be flexible so that it can fit the students’ needs and responds to the work market. To be successful students should focus on practical skills and applied approach to learning. Students should explore further on their own what is being learned in class and go beyond. Understanding how to work effectively on a team is also critical during your study.