East Africa

Tech Hub

Ifakara Innovation Hub

At Ifakara Innovation Hub, we provide cutting-edge lab facilities designed to support innovators at every stage of their journey. Our innovators have access to two types of labs; The fabrication lab (Fablab) and Makerspaces. Both are equipped with advanced tools and technologies to help you create, prototype, and bring your products to market. Fabrication Lab (Fablab) The Fabrication Lab hosted at Ifakara Innovation Hub is a high-tech workshop equipped with sophisticated tools that enable the creation of advanced prototypes. This lab is perfect for innovators looking to develop precise, functional prototypes and conduct detailed research and development. Maker spaces Through our partners and collaborators, we have access to a network of well-equipped makerspaces that provide everything you need to create products ready for the market. These spaces are designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing you to turn your ideas into tangible products. Makerspaces that Ifakara Innovation Hub has access to include Bongotech Research Labs and Robotech Labs Equipment Available 1. Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines such as Vertical Milling Machine, Laser machine, Pipe bending machines 2. Printers as SLA 3D Printer, 3D Scanner 3. Power Tools such Hammer drill, Bench drill machines, Heat guns, Sewing machine, Precision screwdrivers, Glue guns. Benefits of Using the IIH Labs - Advanced technology: For rapid prototyping and market ready production. - Support: Access to expert technicians and mentors to assist with your projects. - Community Access: Access to work and collaborate with a wider community of makers and innovators

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iVenture Africa

iVenture AFRICA is an entrepreneur support organization. We provide business development and venture capital sourcing services to promising early stage startups led by youth and women in East and South Africa. Innovation Innovative Startup companies continue to outperform their more established corporate counterparts. In order to keep up, it is imperative for established companies to embrace the corporate innovation model. Let us help you adopt the innovation through internal R&D, corporate innovation teams, in-house innovation labs, and external accelerator programs. Technology Information Communications Technologies today are nearly indispensable to any business worth it is salt. We design and implement website, application technologies, and Enterprise Resource Planning to improve value-added goods and services. Entrepreneurship We are Africa's most foremost catalyst for entrepreneurship. iventure runs workshops, boot camps, panels, and other events aimed at building a more robust entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Incubator

Startup Factory Djibouti

StartUp Factory is a team with a futuristic, innovative and creative project for united entrepreneurs. Startup Factory is a startup coach that educates, leverages and invests in innovative projects from idea to market. Startup Factory develops an ecosystem conducive to the acceleration of startups in Djibouti. Startup Factory mission is to provide a holistic experience that encompasses shared knowledge, valuable resources, and tailored mentorship from industry-leading experts.

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Dar Mar

Dar Mar accommodates working place areas (inside and outside) with a high speed internet and sockets at disposal. After a hard week of work, unwind with our events! Amenities - High Speed Internet 22mph - On site Printer - Inside Coworking Space - Outside Coworking Areas - Bar & restaurant - Swimming Pool - After Work - Pet-friendly Coworking Fees For the outside guests: - Per day: 10 USD - If more than 1 week : 7 USD

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Link Space

Link Space provides you with the right amount of space, for the right price–whether you’re an enterprise level team in need of ample private office space or an individual looking for shared office space. We invite you to journey with us - let us support you as we all strive for better. Building a community rooted in passion, purpose, and collaboration by using our unlimited passion to help others by providing high quality, fully serviced workspaces. our vision LINK aims to be a space that inspires limitless potential. We believe in the power of great workspaces - Connecting - Integrity - Empowerment - Diversity - Collaboration - Community Development We provide more than just a space: High-Speed Internet Because everyone needs the right speed net. You’ll love it here. Breakout Space offers a versatile breakout space service that caters to various needs and preferences. Technology & Security smart surveillance systems to ensure you and belongings are on safe hands. Coffee and Snack Bar Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea. If you crave for some snacks during work, we have a snack bar with various choices of tit-bite for purchase

Coding Bootcamp

TechCamp Kenya

Certification Trainings - These are comprehensive courses which last 3 months and covers end-to-end curriculum in either Software Development , Data Science or Cyber Security.. This is a practical based training where we have step by step guidance from a trainer, both online or in-class. We make it as involving as possible with weekly Kahoots and interactive class sessions. Self Learning Platform - We provide content through our self-learning platform, with step by step simple explanations. We keep track where you last left and you can continue at your own time. Incase you get stuck, you can always request a one-on-one online meeting with a trainer/programmer to help you "get off the mud", at a Pre-defined Fee. Certificate in Web Design & Development This 5-week bootcamp will cover how to build modern websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap through step-by-step in-class guidance. This is a purely computer practical bootcamp where we assume you have no prior knowledge, starting from software installation to deploying your Bootstrap website online. You will cover Website Development (HTML/CSS/JS) and the Bootstrap Framework. These are the essential steps needed to build and deploy a professional website, and we will guide you through each one in class. This weekday-only (morning, afternoon or evening), 5-week-long computer practical bootcamp will get you started in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the Bootstrap Framework. You will be learning one concept each day for 25 days in practical one-on-one training held in Nairobi, Kenya, or stream online from anywhere. In the training, you will be guided on how to build and deploy a professional Bootstrap website. Certificate in React JS & Python FastAPI This 5-week bootcamp will cover how to build modern web applications using React and Python FastAPI through step-by-step in-class guidance. This is a purely computer practical bootcamp where we assume you have no prior knowledge and start from software installation to deploying your application online. You will cover Frontend Development with React and Backend Development with Python FastAPI. These are the essential steps needed to create a full-stack web application. This 5-week-long computer practical bootcamp offers sessions in the morning, afternoon, or evening, and will get you started in React, Python FastAPI, and building RESTful APIs. You will be learning one concept each day in practical one-on-one training held in Nairobi, Kenya, or stream online from anywhere. In the training, you will be guided on how to build, connect, and deploy full-stack applications, source potential clients, and monetize your skills.

Coding Bootcamp

Gebeya

Gebeya is a leading Pan-African tech leadership company that specializes in Saas-enabled custom talent cloud innovation. Gain access to digital learning, business, mentorship, career-growth, membership benefits, and networking in multiple professional ecosystems with our valued partners based on your field of interest. Show the world what you can do. Your future is waiting for you.   - Get skilled & earn certifications. - Gain access to global opportunities. - Secure your financial future. Join the exclusive Microsoft Talent Cloud powered by Gebeya, and you get everything you need to prepare for roles in the Microsoft Ecosystem. Benefit from elite courses, a dedicated job matching platform connecting you with an extensive network of over 30,000 global partners for employment and gig opportunities, and immerse yourself in a community focused on Cloud and AI technologies.

Incubator

Code Your Dreams - East Africa

Code Your Dreams, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing technology education and career development to underrepresented communities around the world, is thrilled to partner with Kit-Hub Burundi to propose a comprehensive program aimed at empowering and equipping Burundian students with the skills and resources they need to be competitive digital citizens in the technology landscape. Our goal is to drive employment opportunities and economic development in the country by providing students with the tools they need to succeed in the fast-paced tech industry. Burundi Innovates Our unique startup incubator program is designed to cultivate entrepreneurship and foster innovation by providing comprehensive training and advisory services. We're nurturing a diverse array of startups, from ethical fashion labels and agriculture distributors to pioneers in 3D animation. Our overarching aim is to stimulate the innovation ecosystem within Burundi and propel regional economic growth.

Accelerator

Zafy Tody

Zafy Tody is a (pro-bono) startup incubator and business angel, focused on a selection of 5 to 10 startups per year, all based in Madagascar. It wishes to quickly become a catalyst in the ecosystem of startups in Madagascar. Help accelerate the startup ecosystem in Madagascar, nurturing the pride of rising Malagasy entrepreneurs, creating jobs and a better future for young Malagasy talents.

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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

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STEM Impact Center Kenya

STEM Impact Center Kenya is a youth development non profit organization, we work to empower youths through technology. Supporting STEM Education Intervention Programs Our focus is on increasing access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education for communities in rural, arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL), low income communities in the following ways; - STEM education programs: we offer STEM-focused workshops, camps, or after-school programs for students in low-income areas. - Teacher training: Equipping teachers in these communities with the skills and resources to effectively teach STEM subjects. - Providing resources: computers, science equipment, or other materials needed for quality STEM education. - Mentorship programs: Connecting students with STEM professionals who can provide guidance and inspiration.

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Startup Lions

Startup Lions is a digital empowerment program, providing opportunities to learn, earn and innovate for young adults in rural Kenya. We provide opportunities for young adults in rural Kenya to learn, earn and innovate. Since 2015, we’ve been working in remote Turkana County, Northern Kenya, where the semi-arid environment and poor infrastructure severely limit sources of income. So we built a first-of-its-kind ICT campus at the shores of the region’s vast lake. If this digital education model can work here, then it can work anywhere. Our vision is to bring the same opportunities to the talent of other remote communities. Learning Lions - Remote areas and underprivileged youth - Training AND job creation program - We start from scratch: working with talented youth without any prior IT training or tertiary education. - Focus on human-capital intensive and creative skills: more fulfilling and more sustainable career perspectives - Quality over quantity: our trainings and job creation programs are life-changing - Sustainable business model: income from graduates and digital nomad program will cross-finance educational cost

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Women in Technology Uganda

Our STEM-centered program takes advantage of the advancing state of the digital revolution and ensures young women and girls are not left behind. We push for gender equality in Uganda with strategic interventions. Code Academy - 2-year diploma in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship (DCSE) - Through the Women’s Institute of Technology and Innovation (WITI) - Tech-based training to specialize in: Professional software development, Website development, Junior Practitioning - Soft skills advancement for work in entrepreneurship - Post-graduate networking through a digital jobs center WITI recruits and trains brilliant young women into junior software developers (full stack developers). Our mission is to empower young women and girls to become innovative technologists and entrepreneurs. Code Clubs - In partnership with primary and secondary schools across Uganda - Introduction to computer science through coding and web design - Training of teachers and schools to integrate technology content into the standard curriculum

Accelerator

Village Capital

Africa's innovation economy is booming. There are now more than 500 incubators and accelerators on the continent that are helping startups solve problems around financial inclusion, healthcare, and education. Our Nairobi office is leading accelerators as well as initiatives around talent and entrepreneur support. Village Capital is a company that helps early-stage entrepreneurs develop and grow their businesses. They focus on businesses that provide solutions for social, economic, and environmental challenges. Village Capital supports startups across various sectors, and they have a lot of experience - having run over 150 accelerators. They provide unique tools to founders to help increase their efficiency, sustainability, impact, and inclusiveness.

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Workify

Workify is a women- owned and operated business. We care for our members and for detail, we always take that extra step to make sure our members are able to focus on their core business only. Our vision is to provide professional office space, but accessible to all. We provide tailor-made solutions, since every company is unique and has its own needs. We welcome micro, small & medium sized companies, that should be able to grow within Workify. We provide for each size the right solution: You are able to book a single desk at Studio 12, where only co-working is provided and grow into a private office in a later stage. For all our members, we always try to provide excellent services with a personal touch. We are here for you. Welcome to Studio 12 Located on the 12th floor of our Kilimani location, you will find our co-working space Studio 12. Not ready for a private office yet? But still looking for a professional, designed working environment, where you are able to welcome your clients? Studio 12 has it all! You can have lunch at our allround balcony or afterwork drinks with your colleagues & friends. Besides, it has the best view all over Nairobi. Private Offices Workify offers a new way of working. No more long term lease agreements but flexible license agreements where you pay for use only. Workify is able to provide tailor-made office solutions. We offer a variety of office sizes, fully furnished & serviced, where our members can focus on their core business only and we will take care of the rest! Become a member of Workify, bring your laptop, grab a coffee and start working. Meeting Rooms We have created meeting and event spaces not only for you to work in, but also to play in, learn in, and collaborate within. We believe in physical meetings but during COVID-19 you are welcome to host a webinar in our meeting rooms to stay safe. Our members have meeting rooms included and discounted rates. For visitors, kindly see the rates while clicking on the meeting rooms:

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Workstyle Africa

We offer innovative, design led, flexible meeting and workspaces across our locations in Nairobi. Through our spaces we provide businesses with a launchpad for ideas and a space for collaboration and growth. Space has the ability to transform ideas, grow businesses and give established firms room to thrive. That’s why we’ve created exquisite furnished offices in Westlands, that are well equipped to inspire and grow your ideas. Through our well-situated locations, flexible membership plans, excellent suite for amenities, and diverse community network we provide you and your business with a launchpad for ideas, and a space for collaboration & growth. Workstyle is a shared office space for you to work, meet, and develop inspiring ideas. All our memberships include: Front Desk Service Our team is on hand to assist you and provides call and mail handling services. High-Speed Internet Super-fast internet, ideal for your video conferencing, and online co-working needs. Lounge & Kitchenette Unique lounges and access to break rooms fitted with the best offering of Kenyan coffee and tea.

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Jenga Leo Coworking

Welcome to Jenga Leo Coworking, your premier destination for flexible serviced offices in the heart of Nairobi. Our affordable shared workspace is designed to foster collaboration and productivity while providing a vibrant community for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent professionals. Conveniently located and easily accessible by public transportation, car, or bike, our coworking space in Westlands offers the flexibility you need to work efficiently from anywhere. With state-of-the-art facilities and a modern ambiance, we provide a comfortable and inspiring environment to fuel your creativity. Choose from a variety of workspaces tailored to your unique needs, whether you prefer a traditional office setting, a quiet corner for focused work, or a collaborative environment. Our breakout areas offer the perfect spaces to recharge and refresh throughout the day. Host successful meetings or events in our multiple well equipped meeting rooms and conference facilities, complete with on-site catering. Take a moment to relax and refocus in our modern meditation room. After a productive workday, unwind at our rooftop bar and gym, exclusively available to our members. Enjoy a refreshing drink and take in the stunning city views. At Jenga Leo Coworking, we believe work should be enjoyable. That’s why we offer affordable membership fees with no long-term contracts. Join our thriving community of like-minded professionals and experience the best coworking has to offer. Experience the convenience of our contemporary and expansive flexible serviced office coworking facilities, creating a professional and productive environment. Discover private offices, well-equipped meeting rooms, and spacious conference spaces tailored to meet your business needs. Meeting rooms: - On Demand Stationery - Smart TVs With Virtual Conferencing System - Whiteboards & Flip Charts - Fruit Water, Tea , Coffee and snacks - Serviced Waiting Rooms - High-Speed Internet - Catered Conferencing

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Indigo Cowork Space

Indigo Cowork Space offers members a unique work experience in a custom-built modern working space surrounded by greenery, natural light & fresh air. We’re based at the canopy level of mature forest, where our floor-to- ceiling windows offer close-up stunning views of majestic 100 ft high mature trees. We’re offering you an ultra modern working space, surrounded by a rich habitat in a leafy green world, complete with East Africa’s famous vervet monkeys playing in the trees, as part of your working environment. Why You Should Join Our Cowork Space - Healthy Environment - Modern Amenities - Quiet & Serene - Friendly & Supportive The design speaks to today’s professional- looking for modern amenities within an environmentally healthy space of wellness, positivity and wellbeing.

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The MintHub

The Minthub is a unique, affordable and creative co-working space in the heart of Westlands, Nairobi. We offer high quality coworking spaces. Our virtual office package is perfect for entrepreneurs looking for a space to work for just a few days a month. This package is great for businesses that do not need an office every day of the month because they usually travel or go to field assignments. It also works well for businesses looking to get a regular office space at a start-up friendly price. Shared Private Office package provides the right environment for your business to flourish by combining the privacy of an enclosed office, flexible memberships and benefits of coworking at a great discount. Standard desk package gives you a permanent sitting position in our co-working space. It allows you to work on your tasks with extra concentration while managing your time more wisely. This package is great for businesses looking to use an office space every weekday of the month while saving on cost. Includes - Professional business address - 8 Day office access from 7am-7pm - 6 Free Meeting room hours per month - Multipurpose printers - In house advertising to build your brand - High Speed Internet - Access to shared kitchen area - Cleaning, security and other utilities - Access to lounge and skype booths - Filtered water,tea and coffee

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Workable

Our flexible approach allows your workspace to be scaled up or down to accommodate teams of two, or up to forty, as your needs change. Work. Life. Focus. At Workable, we understand that everyone works differently. Some prefer a social, collaborative approach, while others like to hunker down in privacy. Workable can accommodate these work styles, and all things in between. Everything at Workable has been considered to create the ideal work environment – whatever that means for you. Our focus is you! Why Workable? We'll handle your everyday work needs so you can focus on the continued success of your business. Workable is more of a community than just a workspace. You'll benefit from all the networking, camaraderie, collaboration, and learning opportunities shared with a motivated group of like-minded peers from diverse sectors and backgrounds. The Place to Be Samlam Tower, Westlands, Nairobi - Hub of Nairobi's top shopping, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife - Only a twenty-minute drive to JKIA airport - Close to public transit terminal and new Nairobi Expressway - Close to fifteen popular gym facilities

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Diba Studios

Diba Studios is a leading provider of rental business center solutions, coworking spaces, and conference halls in Nairobi. Our innovative and flexible workspace solutions are designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, from startups to established corporations. Our rental business center provides fully-equipped offices, boardrooms, and conference halls that are ideal for holding meetings, training sessions, and corporate events. Our co-working spaces offer entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners a professional environment to work and network with like-minded individuals. Our conference halls are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, making them perfect for hosting seminars, workshops, and large-scale events. At Diba Studios, we are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional service and support, ensuring that they have everything they need to achieve their business goals. - Cost savings - Flexibility - Collaboration - Amenities - Networking - Cancel anytime What's included: All packages at our facility include free high-speed internet access with extensive coverage, complimentary parking, and access to filtered water, coffee, and tea. Members also have access to a shared kitchen and can relax in the garden or lounge. These amenities are all included in every package.

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Ikigai

Ikigai is a coworking office space in Nairobi that promotes wellness by creating workspaces that blend into the natural environment. We believe that individuals are more creative, healthier and happier in the outdoors. Whether you require a desk, a private office, a quiet place to hold a meeting or a secluded area to hold an event, our green spaces promote community, productivity, socializing and collaboration. We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs that create unique shared office spaces in Nairobi where individuals can discover their Ikigai or their reason for being. Community is at the heart of everything we do because we believe that the collective can achieve greatness. Our spaces create an environment that is not quite your office and not quite your home, but that silver lining in between that allows you to relax and be productive. The flexible seating arrangement allows our members to choose from standing desks to private booths, from swings to couches and everything in between, either indoors or outside. Our communal membership includes all the shared amenities that our locations have to offer including meeting rooms, specialty coffee bars and outdoor cafes, complimentary yoga & meditation, phone booths, prayer rooms, mother’s rooms, showers and so much more. Simply choose an open seat in our coworking area and get to work. Ikigai Nairobi offers incredible conferencing facilities for all types of events and workshops. Our conference spaces are designed for productive meetings. Each location provides a unique setting for your meeting with the possibility of combining conference spaces with our outdoor garden spaces. Whether you want to host a board meeting, team building session, a team offsite, or a series on interviews, we’ve got you covered. Our incredible hospitality team will take care of everything for you, so you don’t have to!

Accelerator

AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator

The AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator is a virtual, equity-free 10-week program that leverages the best of Amazon's infrastructure and partner network to support pre-seed and seed stage FinTech startups developing their projects in Africa and beyond in the following categories: - Open & Embedded Finance - Big Data & AIML - Blockchain & Decentralised Finance - FinTech-as-a-service - Financial inclusion & Sustainability The Accelerator gives high-potential seed-stage fintech companies the specialized mentorship, resources, and partnership opportunities they need to better leverage AI, innovate financial services, and meet new customer demands—all while creating powerful solutions in the cloud. AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator trains chief executive and chief technology officers in strategy, tech team management, product development, and helps founders prepare for navigating the complexities of fundraising. Amazon does not take equity or debt in the companies. Startups that are selected will join AWS’ Activate program which provides founders with up to $25,000 in Activate Credits, and other services. Founders will also participate in workshops and one-on-one sessions with industry experts to address specific challenges their company faces.

Coding Bootcamp

STEM Impact Centre Kenya

The STEM Impact Centre Kenya is a youth development non-profit organization that leverages Science, Technology, and Innovations (STI) to enhance technical skills development, youth empowerment, employment creation, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Mission & Vision Statement To deliver equitable and high-quality education by providing an innovative learning environment that promotes youth skills development supports sustainable communities, and promotes economic growth through STEM. Our Core Values - Social Responsibility: We are dedicated to positively impacting and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve. - Integrity: We operate with honesty and transparency, and adhere to high ethical standards. - Inclusivity: We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that respects and values equity, diversity, dignity, and respect for all. - Collaborations: We believe nurturing relationships are foundational to our success and we incorporate partnerships to create value and maximize impact, innovation and longevity.

Coding Bootcamp

Africa Digital Media Insititute

ADMI’s Programming Fundamentals certificate is designed to introduce basics of programming in different languages related to AR and VR with different purposes. Through a practice-based approach students will explore basic of C#, Unity and Blender. Course Overview Students will learn how to create virtual interactive elements, 3D art, principles of good software development, virtual and augmented projects management, and world building in Unity. This will be taught within two projects over a span of 3 months each. Course Units Covered: - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming principles - Introduction to Unity Editor - Introduction to Creating interactive elements - Introduction to 3D interactive art - Principles of Good software development - Project management - World building in Unity using probuilder - Revisiting 3D game art

Coding Bootcamp

KodeWood

KodeWood School is a 21st-century career-focused online coding school for kids & teens around the world. KodeWood School is introducing a new model of higher education in which the school invests in the students, instead of the other way around. KodeWood School was created in 2020 by a team of software engineers with a passion for code, mentorship, and education. Our aim is to continuously find the best ways to train the next generation of developers and transform the way tech education is delivered especially in Africa. 1 year later, we have introduced over 100 Kenyans to the practice of coding and launched 100+ graduates into careers as professional developers. With the support of a brilliant team of instructors and mentors who view coding as the ultimate craft, we continue to empower students, launch careers, and contribute to the incredible growth of Kenya's tech industry. Our Vision We envision a prosperous Kenya & Africa where all young people have the skills and confidence to harness the power of technology to create a better and more inclusive future. Our Mission To continuously find the best ways to train the next generation of developers and transform the way tech education is delivered especially in Africa. OUR PROGRAMS All coding sessions are 100% online and are perfect for kids, teens and adults. We offer multiple flexible support options for all our students! Beginners wanted and welcomed! - Start with the basics - No experience needed! - Proper teacher support - Flexible scheduling - Work from home!!!

Coding Bootcamp

Pwani Teknowgalz

We are a technology women-led, registered community-based organization that equips girls and young women in marginalized communities in Kenya with employable practical skills in STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) with the aim of empowering them economically to have sustainable skills and contribute to the digital economy. We have pioneered and conducted a broad spectrum of programs on technology for young women in various counties and towns in Kenya. These include; Nakuru, Kisumu, Lamu, Mombasa and Nairobi. Pwani Teknowgalz was started by passionate young women in tech Aisha Abubakar, Joan Nabusoba and Ruth Kaveke while studying Technology at Technical University of Mombasa. They were amazed by the low representation of women in technology in their class and were inspired to bridge this gap. So far we have worked with a total number of 6000 young women. The programs we run include STEM CAFE Kenya, Technovation, Codehack, Africa Code Week, Mombasa Girls in STEM and Django Girls.

Coding Bootcamp

Azahub Coding Center

The Azahub learning programme offers high demand courses to beginners in the path of becoming excellent software & iot engineers. One month deep dive in programming concepts, the terminal, source code management, client-server architecture, introduction to frontend, backend and databases.

Coding Bootcamp

Mechatron Robotics - Mombasa

Mechatron Robotics in collaboration with Kidd- O Skillkit is entirely focused on preparing Kenyan young minds for the 4.0 Industry by providing through holistic programs with practical training methodologies core skills based on: Coding, Electronics, Robot Operating system, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, App Development, Embedded Systems using Arduino, Machine Learning and Raspberry Pi. Kidd-O Skillkit is a platform dedicated exclusively to educational advancement for the Kenyan community. Focused on our youngest minds, known as the Generation Alpha, our goal is to involve them and provide them with the technological skillset the world is currently demanding, a demand that will only grow in the future. This will also ensure a brighter future for them, closing the technological gap we currently suffers from.

Accelerator

TLcom Capital

Since 1999 tlcom has supported innovative entrepreneurs that leverage technology to find market solutions to significant challenges. They are resilient and creative, critical thinkers with a superior capability to articulate and execute innovative business models. Tech entrepreneurs are building the future by transforming traditional industries and creating new industries– a task that cannot be done alone. We partner with entrepreneurs BY MOBILIZING our resources – capital, expertise, networks - to increase the odds of success IN THE PURSUIT OF MAJOR ECONOMIC UPSIDE. TLcom has managed in excess of $300m and is currently investing from its TIDE Africa Fund, which invests in early to growth stage companies in Sub Saharan AFRICA. We support entrepreneurs who are building fast growth tech enabled businesses solving some of the most complex challenges the continent is faced with. We invest between $500k and $10m in a company.

Incubator

NIISP

Government of Uganda designed the National ICT Initiatives Support Programme to facilitate the creation of an ICT Innovation ecosystem and marketplace for Ugandan innovative digital products The growth of the ICT innovation ecosystem in Uganda has mainly been private sector led with minimal direct support from government. Unfortunately, this approach has not been very successful and it has created standalone and closed software applications that have not promoted innovation at a national level. The NIISP(National ICT Initiatives Support Programme) will tackle bottlenecks to creating a digital ecosystem by promoting the development and deployment of applications to create an open ecosystem in Uganda that shall enable the government, companies and individuals to innovate and reach new markets. The program shall: - Encourage innovation by providing opportunities to create applications to support service delivery; - Generate highly skilled jobs and wealth for individuals and companies that create applications for both government and the private sector; and - Improve the use of government data for ICT innovation and application development. The NIISP shall champion the creation of the ICT Innovation ecosystem to facilitate the growth and development of the software applications and innovations industry. The NIISP will focus on encouraging the creation of easy to consume and highly marketable digital products. The Specific Objectives for this programme are: - To provide systematic and sustainable support to national ICT innovators - To promote ICT products, services and solutions for improved service delivery as part of a wider digital ecosystem. - To establish and operationalize ICT innovation parks. - To promote local electronics manufacturing and assembly.

Accelerator

Novastar

We founded Novastar to join and fuel an entrepreneurial revolution that is transforming markets and sectors in Africa. Together, we aim to create lasting value for the many, not just the few, for people and planet – for good. Working from the vibrant centres of Lagos, London and Nairobi we partner with the bold entrepreneurs forging solutions to the continent’s biggest problems. These are the companies that will become the truly valuable enterprises of the future. We see in Africa an unmatched opportunity to reimagine industries in ways that signal a new, sustainable, inclusive development path for the world. We aren’t interested in incremental solutions to marginal problems and inconveniences for the wealthiest 10% of the population. The entrepreneurs we back, like us, are obsessed with serving the basic needs of everyday consumers; understanding their lifestyles, the friction that slows them down, the tools that lift them up, and the informal markets where they live, work and shop. We don’t invest in lookalike business models. Plug-and-play tech solutions that address a single problem rarely work in a context where so many value chains are broken. While we learn from developed markets and adapt technology to power new solutions, our job is to understand the business models that work here. We approach our work seeking to be generous in our relationships and generative in our actions. Our core values comprise our foundational beliefs and guide our daily decisions and behaviors. As a small band with a bold vision, these values mirror those of the entrepreneurial teams who we partner with. We expect and invite all our stakeholders to hold us to them.

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E3 Capital

E3 Capital is a leading investor in early stage companies developing innovative business models that are digitised, decentralised, and decarbonised. We are a young and diverse team, committed to the future of the low carbon economy. As one of the only majority-African partnerships in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a combined investment experience of 40 years, we are uniquely positioned to help companies grow and scale, without compromising sustainability. We partner with forward thinking entrepreneurs endeavoring to bridge the gap between climate transition and growth in emerging and frontier markets with energy as the enabler of these products and services. STRATEGIC THOUGHT PARTNER TO ENTREPRENEURS We are known for our capacity to anticipate trends and identify unique investment opportunities or ‘diamonds in the rough’, and help them scale. We are passionate about forward-looking entrepreneurs who want to drive change and make a difference. With us, entrepreneurs know that they will get more than just financial support; a partner who will work alongside them to build their growth strategy and also help them strive through more difficult times.

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Samata Capital

Samata Capital LLC is dedicated to making private sector investments in early stage, scalable businesses in emerging markets that advance opportunities for women and promote gender diversity. With its first fund, Samata focuses on the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems in East and West Africa targeting high-growth industry segments including agribusiness, consumer products, financial services, healthcare and technology. In addition to providing capital to fuel growth, Samata offers additional support through strategic partnerships to ensure entrepreneurs have access to business service networks, governance expertise, coaching and other advisory assistance they need to build sustainable businesses. Investment Approach Capital for Growth Bolstered by Integrated Support We invest in early stage, scalable businesses with innovative management teams building inclusive cultures that spur productivity and mitigate risk. In addition to capital to fuel expansion, we provide support to our investee companies through our team as well as strategic partnerships to ensure entrepreneurs have access to the expertise, coaching, and networks needed to grow sustainably. Geographic Focus We currently concentrate on countries in Anglophone East and West Africa with an emphasis on Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana. Impact We will work with each of our companies to implement best practice Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards. In addition, our investments and the support we provide to companies will directly contribute to SDG 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Individual investments across different industry segments targeted by Samata will also impact other SDGs.

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Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance

Harambeans are African innovators who have pledged “to work together as one” to unlock the potential of Africa. Over the last decade, Harambeans has spawned a series of tech-enabled ventures such as Andela, Flutterwave, and Yoco, which have collectively generated over 3000 jobs, raised over $1bn from Google Ventures, CRE Ventures and Accel. - We are an alliance of determined entrepreneurs who are building Africa’s future. - We are visionaries transforming Africa’s challenges into opportunities. - We are founders of businesses that create positive and scalable change, enabling Africa to reach its boundless potential. - We are innovators scaling ventures to unlock the full potential of our people. - We are signatories of the Harambe Declaration, who have pledged “to work together as one to fulfill the dream of our generation.” - We are visionaries who believe that “the Africa our generation desires can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible. It is ours.”

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Compass

Compass is the driving force behind the next generation of industry leaders. As the premier venture capital fund in the Indian Ocean region, we empower innovative start-ups and dynamic small and medium enterprises with exceptional growth potential. With a keen eye for scalable business models and a commitment to sustainable development, we invest in companies based in Mauritius, Reunion Island, Kenya, and South Africa. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the ENL Group, one of Mauritius’ largest and most successful conglomerates, Compass leverages deep expertise and resources to propel our portfolio companies towards unparalleled success. Collaborating with our sister organization, the Turbine, the region’s leading incubator and start-up accelerator, Compass is actively shaping a thriving, dynamic start-up ecosystem that will power the region’s economic growth for decades to come.

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DOB Equity

We invest in businesses that positively contribute to a more social and sustainable society and deliver long-term profitability. We work with entrepreneurs to mitigate potential risks related to environmental, social and governance matters, whilst creating value and social impact for the company and its communities. We work from our offices in Kenya, Tanzania and The Netherlands. DOB Equity is an evergreen fund with all proceeds from investments being reinvested, making DOB Equity a true long-term growth partner for its portfolio companies. We provide mentoring and training, hands-on management support by two portfolio managers, technical assistance, access to a broad network, recruitment, support with fundraising etc

Incubator

Villgro

Villgro Africa is an incubator and impact investor supporting emerging healthcare businesses in Africa. We offer emerging companies a personalised incubation experience to help effectively scale ideas and navigate the African startup ecosystem. Our Services Villgro Africa acts as a growth guide. We rely on our deep sector knowledge and vast partner network to help innovators realise their full business potential while providing needed healthcare innovations that benefit society as a whole. Funding Seed funding and access to impact investors. Incubation Customised support for emerging health businesses. Advisory Industry expertise in the African innovation space.

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Zephyr Acorn

Zephyr Acorn is an investment and business building company focused on investing in and supporting early-stage technology-enabled companies primarily in East Africa. Zephyr Acorn invests in and actively supports innovative early-stage companies across sectors in East Africa that have the potential to scale across the continent and beyond. Fund Overview & Strategy Zephyr Acorn is an early-stage investor focused on technology-enabled startups in financial technology, logistics and agribusiness. We are typically a company's first institutional capital and seek to invest across the following themes: - Digitization of traditional business models - Use of technology to enhance productivity and deliver cost-effective products and services - Innovation in the distribution or delivery of products and services - Inclusion of new customer segments with new products and services We seek to partner with entrepreneurs who are passionate about a big idea, committed, adaptable, and coachable with strong execution skills and high integrity. Post-investment, we actively support portfolio companies in areas such as capital raise, finance and financial planning, strategy, recruitment, new market entry, and governance to help build the foundation for future growth.

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Ascent Africa

We’re investing in experienced and ambitious entrepreneurs that have the courage and drive to grow a best in class enterprise and eventually set the bar for business standards in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are seasoned entrepreneurs with many endeavours under our belts in the East African region. When we invest in your enterprise, we’re not just infusing cash; we’re coming alongside you as a partner. This is a symbiotic relationship in the truest sense. We’re in this together. Growing Enterprises The Funds invest in entrepreneurs & enterprises with a proven track record. We’re looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial stand-out performers that are poised & ready to grow a “best in class” enterprise. A Diverse, Experienced Team The Ascent team is comprised of entrepreneurs from around the world. We have a long track record of entrepreneurial investments across Africa. We understand your drive, as well as your challenges. We’ve been there. Expanding Opportunities We have developed a wide range of entrepreneurial investments around the world, many of which were right here in East Africa. We understand the opportunities and the challenges of the entrepreneurial environment in this region

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Anglo African

Anglo African is a 15+ year old technology-based investment company that attempts to cover the important technology sub-sectors in line with market opportunities. Anglo African covers both traditional and Emerging Tech, is headquartered in Mauritius, with fully owned subsidiaries in Zambia and India, and sales offices in Djibouti, Seychelles and clients over Africa. It employs around 100 people, 85% of whom are certified engineers & ICT professionals. We remain a strong player in the Enterprise ICT space in areas such as Hardware, Software, Applications and Engineering Consultancy in the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Technology space. In line with our new vision, we have developed and are now operating our own IP platforms in FinTech Digital Payment and Lending space with NanoB&K, in the RiskTech Due Diligence Surveillance space with SonarPulse, in the PropTech Energy and Water Management space with EC3 and forthcoming MedTech platform. Our Mission To become the most respected Tech-Startup Factory in our markets. We will achieve this by ensuring that our values are embedded in every single startup we engage. Our Purpose To maximise value for all stakeholders by delivering innovative solutions and keeping our promises. Our Values - Trust - Innovation - Inclusion - Integrity

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Angaza Capital

We invest in sustainable companies, build high-impact projects, and develop innovation ecosystems that provide solutions consistent with a globally-conscious, healthy, and safe society. Our mission is to support the Middle-East and Africa in shaping a more sustainable future for all, with local entrepreneurship, smart capital, and technology paving the path to success. Our Investment Approach We invest in growth-stage sustainable ventures, using innovation to address vast unmet needs of the African market - Technologies and innovative business models have only recently become commercially available to the masses, ready to leapfrog old infrastructures and bridge endless gaps. - We scale the most promising, affordable, inclusive, environmental and sustainable solutions. Our Value Proposition Proven Track Record We are a team of entrepreneurs, business owners, executives and investment veterans, with a successful track record of founding, building and financing leading companies around the world. Government Support & Collaboration Vast access to local support, partners and deals, with vast local market knowledge, all being critical success factors in a region with few intermediaries and scarce business information. Global Network An extensive international network of global leaders, venture partners, dominant businesses, influential NGOs, and knowledgeable research partners. Regional Understanding Our team has experience of over a decade in operations, investment and business development in Africa, creating strong channels and a comprehensive understanding of the local market's challenges and needs.

Incubator

iLabAfrica

@iLabAfrica is a Centre of Excellence in ICT Innovation and Development at Strathmore University. The centre spearheads Research and Innovation in Information Communication Technology for the Development (ICT4D) of ecosystems towards the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to contribute toward Kenya’s Vision 2030. The research center is involved in interdisciplinary research, students’ engagement, collaboration with government, industry and other funding agencies. @iLabAfrica is highly reputed for its creative innovations and numerous projects. Through these projects, we have helped improved efficiency and effectiveness for various organisations. We have worked with various organisations and governments and developed world class solutions for them. Some of the work we have done include:- A.GOVERNMENT In improving government amenities, @iLabAfrica has developed an award winning solution, CountyPro to remedy the difficulties county governments have been facing in collecting and managing revenue collection. The system has enabled the county governments to increase their revenue collection by up to 60%. County Pro is a Solution centered on holistic e-Governance that enables citizens to easily access county government services online. This innovation by the Strathmore Research and Consultancy Centre, allows Online application submissions, business process re-engineering, inter/intra departmental applications processing, workflow automation, electronic payments, digitized receipting and Electronic delivery of services, documents, certificates, permits and licenses. The system is working efficiently in Kiambu, Taita Taveta and Busia counties. B.HEALTH @iLabAfrica has been intensively involved in various health projects and we have worked with various private organisations and Ministry of Health in Kenya who have made the progress of these projects a great success. The solutions have been implemented to eg. replace manual data recording of patient data and test results. C.DATA VISUALIZATION Strathmore University, through @iLabAfrica, has collaborated with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) to make available data and visualizations of key publications and select County Statistical data. This has been made possible through funding from The World Bank. The data was in manual format but can now be accessed online through a portal in various formats from graphs to charts etc, which were designed by the @iLabAfrica team. D.TECHNOLOGY Our client list includes some of the largest software engineering and telecommunications companies in the world, you can rest assured that your product development endeavors are in good hands with @iLabAfrica We have worked with various organizations including Samsung, Kenya Law, Paulines Africa amongst others to develop various solutions for them.

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The Africa Blockchain Incubation

The Africa Blockchain Incubation Program is a four-month intensive program designed to help participants develop and launch their blockchain projects. Selected participants will receive training, mentorship, and resources to help bring their ideas to fruition. - Access to a network of blockchain experts and mentors. - Training sessions on blockchain technology and business/entrepreneurship. - Opportunities to pitch to potential investors. - Regular check-ins and progress reviews with program mentors. Benefits of Registering for the Incubation Program Selected participants will enjoy the following benefits which to help bring their ideas to fruition. Blockchain Technology Participants will be provided with overall insight into blockchain technology and connections with the industry. Business Education Participants will be provided with business knowledge, industry connections, and an introduction to investors. Platform Support Product development support from leading blockchain platform providers. Business Support Business development and entrepreneurship education support from business experts. Business Guidance and Investor Access Meetings with a group of highly successful entrepreneurs and investors with expertise in scaling high-tech startups. Demo Day The program concludes with a Demo Day providing startups the opportunity to pitch their business to investors, experts, and the Blockchain community.

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Magharibi Innovation Hub

We dream of changing the world through innovative and practical solutions that embrace human values and above all business ethics. At MIH, we incubate thoughts and we do not shy away to be crazy about ideas, but we also focus on bringing to reality the products and services of our ecosystem by simplifying the entrepreneurship skills and training thinkers. Entrepreneurship Training Innovation in itself is incomplete without imparting the necessary skills to commercialize and monetize inventions. at MIH, we partner with great industry players for knowledge transfer to enable the innovator refine and polish their business skills. Innovation Challenges MIH challenge is for novel idea generation for budding entrepreneurs and innovators who come up with solutions that change the world and above all help the government and private sector in realizing the big four agenda. We intend to focus on health, manufacturing, agriculture and Art. Code Kids Exposing Kids on the basis of coding is a sure step in revolutionizing their thought process to be great thinkers, At MIH, early stage code training to young minds prepares the next thinkers for our ecosystem, we think about a conveyer belt of next startup champions.

Coding Bootcamp

Yenetta Code

Equipping The Future - We’re an educational company inspiring a new generation of thinkers. Our goal is to provide learners with skills and ability to thrive in the digital world. learning with expert We have the best instructors who are industry leaders, experts in their fields, and able to teach best practices. learning anywhere Our blended approach allows you to learn at your own pace and in real-time with an instructor. flexible classes Join a class that fits your schedule. You can choose whether to attend online or in-person sessions. industrial standard Our programs are a perfect blend of theory and practice, providing you with a well-rounded industry standard education. Why Choose us? We are trusted by many students & non student Our students love Yenetta Code because of our great instructors, convenience and affordable fees. - Student Achievement is the most important thing. We must do it well. -Our school is only as great as the people in it. There are no excuses! - We nurture and inspire each student to be their best by instilling values that are important in all aspects of life, besides just technology.

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Regus - Salaam Tower

Make a home for your business with Regus private office space in Djibouti. Our serviced offices have everything taken care of - from the furniture to the high-speed WiFi - and with flexible terms allowing you to rent office space from an hour to years, you can focus on driving your business forward. Salaam Tower Business Centre is located on the 5th floor of the today's biggest landmark in Djibouti, situated along Salines West Street - unmissable as it stands visible across Djibouti, only 10 minutes drive from Ambouli International Airport and 5 minutes walk from the Central Business District. The tower overlooks the Gulf of Aden offering exquisite views from the corniche setting a great ambience. The centre boasts a wide selection of office space, a large amount of modern communal space and world class meetings rooms.

Incubator

Tanzania AI Lab & Community

Tanzania AI Lab & Community aspires to empower anyone in Tanzania to access the potential of AI for the growth of themselves and the nation. We exist to bring together and connect those passionate in AI and social impact to work together in facing the challenges around us. Our Mission To build a strong AI community and ecosystem in Tanzania through knowledge, resources and experience sharing to address local challenges. Our Vision Become Africa’s leading AI learning lab and incubator to provide homegrown solutions to our challenges and contribute to the global advancement of AI.

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Buni Hub

Buni Hub is an innovation space in Dar es Salaam - Tanzania, the space accommodates preliminary stage startup companies. With a well established community of 400+ registered members annually, Buni Hub offers practical hands-on support programs to its registered members. The programs include: 1. Buni Internship Program 2. Buni Mentoring Program 3. Buni Community Outreach Program 4. Buni Divaz (Ladies Community) The hub is also home to a mini fabrication lab for small scale production of electronic softwares and hardwares. The fabrication lab hosts a 'makers community' made up of in-house and registered tech enthusiasts.

Coding Bootcamp

Dooritech ICT Training Center

Home for everyone to get trained and prepared using the most and best efficient ways, to make the world of ICT directed towards the needed points in our lives. We also work to make systems for small businesses, companies, education sectors and organizations, to connect their dreams and expectations into a reality they wanted. Some of the courses offered: - Front-end Web Development - Essential Web Development - Essential WordPress Development - Essential Computer Skills

Incubator

BIC Ethiopia

BIC Ethiopia, funded by the EU, aims at capacitating business incubators in supporting agri-tech and agri-business start-ups and MSMEs to improve market access, generate higher income and create jobs. BIC Ethiopia will enable existing and new incubators supporting high potential start-ups with an innovative business model addressing market needs and potential in terms of job creation and income generation, and enhance business incubators’ ability to unlock the potential of agri-tech and agri-business by delivering the necessary tools to enable business growth along different stages of maturity. The BIC Ethiopia project will be implemented by sequa gGmbH (lead), Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, adelphi gGmbH, Growth Africa, ice Hawassa and Stiftung Menschen für Menschen. The project will run until January 2026. BIC Ethiopia is part of BIC Africa. BIC Africa is a regional network that aims to support selected business incubators (BIs). It facilitates capacity building, helps BIs benefit from the exchanges and cooperation with other initiatives, improves the connection between European and African innovation hubs to develop international collaboration, explores business opportunities with European companies, and ensures the quality standards are respected in all supported incubators. BIC Africa is commissioned by the European Union and implemented by EBN. The project will run from 2021 to 2025. Our objectives – Set up a Europe-Africa Coordination Office & Regional Network – Better connection and synergies between actors of the regional ecosystem – Build the capacity of local Business Incubators and their client companies – Improved understanding of the state-of-the-art of the business incubation – Establishing and reinforcing a quality label for African business support organisations – Build a committee of experts overseeing the creation of a certification system – Communication, dissemination and outreach activities to create a strong brand for the Regional Network Our mission Successful start-ups and small companies, need equally strong business support actors to achieve their goals. EACO facilitates the activities of BIC Africa in Angola, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Somalia. We work to stimulate knowledge sharing among the wider incubation ecosystem for business incubators to benefit from cooperation with other initiatives, collaborations between innovation hubs, and shared business opportunities in Europe and Africa. Our Services Facilitation Facilitate capacity-building. Make a better connection Make a better connection between European and African innovation hubs to develop intercontinental collaboration. Awareness Rising Raise awareness about the needs and challenges faced by incubators and advise decision-makers. Quality Certification Label Establish or reinforce a quality label for African incubators and ensure that quality standards are respected in all supported incubators. Explore Business Opportunities Explore business and public/private investment opportunities with local and European initiatives and companies. Exchanges and Cooperation Help you to benefit from exchanges and cooperation with other initiatives.

Tech Hub

Microsoft African Development Centre - Kenya

Developer Communities are an essential part of Microsoft's mission to enable people across the world to achieve more through tech. They are the de-facto homes of passionate developers and are an anchor for great ideas, innovation, and learning. ADC's presence not only acts as an anchor for developers but also provides a source of skill and talent to enable developers everywhere. The African Development Centre provides a great source of speakers and mentors to African developer communities. The developers have experience working for Microsoft that they can seed into the communities they work with. The Microsoft 4Afrika Volunteer Programme (My Skills) has also played a great role in bringing in expertise from across the globe to local communities.

Tech Hub

Somali Innovation Hub

SiHUB is a social innovation and technology centre that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, development, and a strong economy by creating a conducive work and study environment for students, fresh graduates, entrepreneurs, and innovators to generate ideas and turn them into viable business models with a positive social impact. Mission To create an innovation ecosystem in which students can participate in innovation and entrepreneurial activities, as well as to assist them in developing transferable knowledge sets and innovative mindsets that will better prepare them for the future. Vision To prepare young innovators and entrepreneurs to explore ideas for social innovation and to provide them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to bring their innovations to market. Areas of Focus Public Sector Innovation The goal of PSI is to promote public sector and service innovation by training civil servants on how to innovate public institutions and improve social service delivery. Inclusive Innovation and entrepreneurship Our IIE aims to create an inclusive digital innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in order to identify ICT accessibility challenges, seek solutions, and recognize the opportunity for economic growth. Digital transformation Recognize digital transformation opportunities, build ICT capacity for youth, and create a digital community that can capitalize on the benefits of digitization

Accelerator

SmartLab

We have a broad experience in African startup ecosystem, developing award winning innovative solutions and an added advantage of managing clients' projects through our Digital Innovation and Advertising Agency. We know what it takes to develop and create successful startups that can flourish in Africa. A centre to nurture and support startups, university students, and university staff with innovative solutions to scale their businesses. Technical Assistance Smart Lab provides services at startup’s disposal, ranging from cloud hosting, website development and other tech related assistance depending on the specific needs of your startup. Creative Support Smart Lab gives access to our in-house creative assets when it comes to creating a strategy, media planning and execution. Management Smart Lab assist startups in managing their startups to ensure sustainable growth and offer access to mentorship from industry experts within and outside Africa. Partners Smart Lab will connect startups with our reliable customer network and partners to create strategic business relationships.

Incubator

Twende

Twende is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering local community members to improve their quality of life through the innovation and implementation of low-cost technologies. As an innovation center of Tanzanian students and instructors, Twende aims to merge local experience and technical knowledge into affordable innovations. Technologies built at Twende are affordable, comprised of locally available materials, and address a specific social need. Through school and community workshops, Twende supports aspiring entrepreneurs in the creation of their own solutions to community problems. Led by Tanzanian inventor Bernard Kiwia, Twende aims to be a beacon of social innovation and technological empowerment in Arusha, Tanzania and around the globe. Very few technologies currently address the needs of rural Tanzanian communities. And those that do, often fail to substantially improve quality of life in villages for following reasons. 1. Rural technologies often are designed and manufactured abroad, leaving Tanzanian villagers unable to repair their devices, especially when materials are not locally available. 2. These technologies are not developed with a rich understanding of local needs and resources, often making them irrelevant or impractical. For example, technologies that require electricity are useless for most Tanzanian villagers who do not have access to or cannot afford electricity. 3. Most rural technologies are too expensive for the average villager. These problems have left an estimated 30 million villagers without access to technology to charge phones, see at night, and harvest their crops. Not only would these villagers stand to benefit from more productive technologies, but so would the Tanzanian economy as a whole. Twende technologies address the aforementioned problems through the development of intermediate technologies that 1. utilize locally available materials, 2. are designed WITH rather than FOR village communities, 3. derive out of village needs and imperative, 4. are inexpensive and affordable for villagers, 5. are able to be repaired locally. Twende is able to develop these technologies by engaging communities through community workshops and providing vital technical support and tools through its innovation center platform. Following the teachings of Amy Smith and her colleagues at MIT’s D-Lab, Twende has adopted a new model of community-based innovation called creative capacity building (CCB). Through technology workshops, Twende engages students and villagers in creating their own technologies to improve health and safety, save labor and time, and increase their incomes. Through an interactive, hands-on curriculum, people of all education levels are able to become active creators of technology, not just passive recipients. A key component of the follow-up to the CCB training is a space where people can come together, apply what they have learned to design, and build technologies that can positively affect their lives. The Twende workshop ideally serves as this nexus of creativity, where aspiring inventors can learn about new technologies, develop their mechanics and design skills, prototype their ideas, create technology products, incubate micro-enterprises and obtain guidance on how to market the technologies that they create. Workshop tools are available to all participating community members and maintained through a small fee.

Incubator

Kiota Hub

Kiota Hub is an open space for idea nurturing, mindset transformation, networking and co-creation for community empowerment. It operates under the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Iringa. The space was opened in November 2016. Our primary focus is to work with youths in Sothern Highlands who are Entrepreneurs or aspiring to be Entrepreneurs ,with ideas, prototypes or start-ups with Minimum Viable Product (MVP). We also work closely with other innovation stakeholders like the Government, NGOs, and innovators from inside and outside the county.

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KOFISI Westlands

KOFISI Westlands has over 30,000 sqft of state of the art and newly renovated office facilities for multinational and local enterprise in Africa. The recent addition of a new floor to the KOFISI Westlands office portfolio has created ample room to deliver the most engaging workspace in Nairobi, with new Board Rooms and Meeting Rooms, fitted with the latest intelligent technology, including 360 degree cameras to host hybrid meetings and virtual seminars. CO-WORKING IN WESTLANDS Over 10,000 sq ft of space is dedicated to co-working for businesses in Nairobi with daily passes and weekly Memberships available. This shared workspace includes break out lounges, communal kitchens and specialist strategy rooms with high-speed wifi and the latest technology fitted throughout. KOFISI’s co-working membership are truly flexible giving you access to all our Communal workspaces and Meeting Rooms within the Centre, as well as to our other Centres in Nairobi and across Africa. PRIVATE OFFICES IN WESTLANDS KOFISI’s Private Offices in Westlands are fully furnished offering modern, spacious, turn-key desk space for teams of 4 to 20 people. With a Private Office membership, your team will be able to use over 2,000 sq ft of professional on-site business facilities and hospitality services in Westlands as well as access to our other Centres in Nairobi and across Africa – all within our simple flexible monthly contracts. Customised Offices are available for larger teams who want to tailor workspace to a specialist brief or to help their brand stand out. MEETINGS IN WESTLANDS KOFISI Westlands has a variety of spaces to hold technology-led and productive meetings from large and small rooms around the Centre. On the fifth floor our new Knowledge Room can be used as a viewing room or to host a hybrid meeting or presentation featuring all the latest interactive technology with full hospitality services. On the seventh floor, our large Board Room opens out onto the Rooftop Cafe to create a unique space for unforgettable events, overlooking the Nairobi skyline.

Coding Bootcamp

Bright Endeavors Now

The educational programs at BRIGHT ENDEAVORS NOW were created with our children’s needs in mind: to mature and develop in a safe yet stimulating environment. Take a look below to learn more about each program. Coding Students will sharpen their abilities to determine cause and effect relationships, construct explanations and design solutions. The BEN Coding Workshop provides screen-free, foundational skills needed to make the best of our Robotics & Engineering classes, where children will apply their learning and creativity to programming. Robotics & Engineering Our Robotics & Engineering classes introduce students to the fundamentals of engineering and give them a deeper understanding of technology, programming, electronics and mechanical systems. Skills in teamwork, computational thinking and problem solving are developed in a fun way as students work together to apply physics and engineering concepts to design and build working models with LEGO® STEAM Park and SNAP Circuits Jr., and LEGO® Early Simple Machines. They’ll bring objects to life using introductory robotics, coding and programming principles. Children will imagine new robotic creations and make them a reality using LEGO® WeDO 2.0. Using basic programming skills, children “teach” a robot how to play games, build, tell stories and more. Students develop independence as they analyze and interpret data to plan and carryout out their own investigation.

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Kokaya Space

The 1st local Innovative & collaborative coworking space in Zanzibar for; Startups, Freelancers, & Remote workers. Enjoy uninterrupted working experience with high speed internet and power backup. We believe that the right workplace can move your business forward by giving your team members spaces to focus and collaborate in - spaces that make them proud to come to work. Your business is ever-evolving, so we make it easy to adapt your workplace or open a new branch halfway across the country. And those thousand distracting, critical details — like making sure the Wi-Fi is fast and secure, or that the printer actually works? At Kokaya, they’re all part of the service.

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The Train's House Zanzibar

The Train's House is one of the oldest historical building at Stone Town, Zanzibar built in 1800's and was renovated and upgraded in 2017. The building features 10 modern apartments, gym, restaurant, shops, offices, ATM's etc. The apartments features modern safety equipments together with fast fiber optic internet, traditional rustic themed furniture and modern home appliances. Daily Shared - Access: 9 hours - $10 or 4 ½ hours - $5 - High Speed Wi-Fi - Shared desk space - Free printing, coffee, tea & water Weekly Shared - Access: 9 hours - $50 - High Speed Wi-Fi - Shared desk space - Free printing, coffee, tea & water Monthly Shared - Access: 24 hours (Customer Provided Key) - $180 - High Speed Wi-Fi - Shared desk space - Free printing, coffee, tea & water Conference/Meeting Room - Access: 1 hour - $20 - High Speed Wi-Fi - Video and Audio Equipment - Free printing, coffee, tea & water - Our Wi-Fi for both Download and Upload speed range from 30 Mbps to 100 Mbps. - We are open on week days from 8AM to 5PM. However, monthly subscribers have access to the coworking space from Monday through Saturday 24 hours as they will be provided with their own key to the place. - In addition, there is a backup generator, restaurant, gym, Airbnb apartments and mini supermarket onsite.

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Impact Hub Dar es Salaam

Impact Hub Dar es salaam is focused on changing the narrative in innovation. Rapid growth of innovators necessitates instant action to build a support system for their business stability and growth. This not only champions economic growth but it also forges a sense of collaboration amongst innovators as they solve the community’s most pressing challenges whilst turning them to entrepreneurial opportunities. The space provides a co-working environment for innovative businesses. We believe this is a kick off stage to building a community of changemakers who can collaborate in different projects to enhance sustainable development. Our space includes a multipurpose 119M square area for meetings, training sessions and independent working spots, a dancing room of 116M square for dance classes and rehearsals, and a 76M Square fully equipped music studio. Our space is uniquely designed to form a community of entrepreneurs for positive impact through their business. Become a member today and contribute in achieving SDG 8 (Decent work and Economic Growth). Impact Hub Dar es Salaam has been a catalyst for entrepreneurial and impactful action for 2+ years. We are part of the Impact Hub global network – one of the biggest of its kind in the world – made up of 24,250 people driving change, 100+ communities in 60+ countries across 5 continents.

Incubator

Ennovate

We are focused at the core of facilitating an inclusive economy in Africa, where every business, entrepreneurs and African youths are fully engaged, having the right tool, resources and mindset to contribute towards transforming Africa. Ennovate Hub runs incubation programs that provide a startup pipeline for our venture fund. Through top level incubation programs, we enable idea-stage startups to go through intensive ideation and validation activities, to prove business concepts and gain tangible market traction. Startups from the incubation program are well supported to build market-informed and data-centric startups that are fluid enough to scale and clearly create a unique value proposition for their intended market. Promising startups from the incubation program are selected to join our venture fund.

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Kofisi Oysterbay

In the affluent Oysterbay area of Dar es Salaam, Kofisi has over 20,000 ft of collaborative office space, with breath-taking views over the Indian Ocean. Fitted out by top quality, local artisans, the interiors at Toure Drive have a distinct African beach theme. It takes just 30 minutes on the new bypass, to get to the recently renovated, Julius Nyerere International Airport, which makes this an ideal office hub for global enterprise looking for access into neighbouring East African countries. Oysterbay is a prime residential area and the area is awash with stylish bars, restaurants and the stunning Oyster Bay Hotel – all within easy reach of the ocean. PRIVATE OFFICES IN OYSTER BAY This Centres’ Private Offices and Office Suites overlook the ocean and are designed for companies of all sizes who would like an enclosed work area of their own. Clients who rent these offices also have access to the additional amenities within our Oysterbay Centre and will be looked after by our Kofisi staff, on hand to support all their business needs. Benefits include use of the communal Kitchens, Coffee Stations and Meeting Rooms. COWORKING IN OYSTER BAY The newly renovated shared workspace at Oysterbay includes Flexible and Dedicated Desk areas which has a Phone/Skype booth, a Kitchen Parlour on every floor, Breakout Lounges for coffee breaks, a Book Nook, a CoffeeCopy station and a communal Coffee Station. The fabulous terrace is the perfect place to chill out and to take in the sea views during a break or after work. MEETING ROOMS IN OYSTER BAY Our Centre in Oysterbay has Meeting Rooms, a Board Room and a Knowledge Room which, depending on size, can be rented by the hour or for a minimum of half a day. The Knowledge Room is a multi-functional area with a library and soft seating at one end and a strategy desk at the other. These rooms all come with whiteboards, a wall mounted screen, HDMI links and stationery. A dedicated Kofisi staff member will keep you supplied with great coffee, chilled water and remain on hand to ensure your day runs according to plan.

Incubator

Cube Zanzibar

Cube Zanzibar is a start-up and business enabler that offers incubation services, financing and business acceleration support to start-ups and small businesses in Zanzibar. We help bring ideas to life and get businesses to excel. Cube Zanzibar was officially registered as a non-profit organization on 10th October, 2018 with the registration number Z0000008214 under Zanzibar’s Societies Act Number 6 of 1995. Vision Small businesses become the engine of Zanzibar’s economic & social development. Mission Cube Zanzibar is the primary hub that entrepreneurs work with to launch and grow their businesses. Our Main Objectives Cube Zanzibar was established whereas, we do hereby freely and voluntarily associate together to strengthen, reinforce and consolidate efforts to empower young people through: - Promoting innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial mindset to young people in Zanzibar. - Providing hand on / practical learning and engagement in the process of science, technology and innovation. - Fostering problem solving ability and project based learning. - Providing co-working space and makerspace for those who are in need. - Helping the community in creating solutions that solve various problems including but not limited to business, health, tourism, blue economy etc.

Coding Bootcamp

Mobile BootCamp Initiative - Arusha

At Mobile Bootcamp Initiative, we aim to bring exponential change to youth through mobile application development initiatives in East Africa. These incredible initiatives aim solely in equipping our youth with the much-required capacity and confidence to build business and community-based solutions whilst giving them enough exposure to subsequently implement their own startups, leading to self-employment and economic development led by the youth. We use experts in the industry to offer these skills to youth through vibrant boot camps, experience sharing sessions, project-based assignments and live coding sessions. To give the youth a taste of what a real-life mobile apps developer does and what their role is in different areas of the working class, we invite to class different developers to talk with the youth as a class as well as one to one “real talks” that enable them to share their experience with the eager youth first hand. This is a vital part of our program, as it really helps our young developers in the making really understand what it means to be a coder in the real world. This is how we believe we can prepare them adequately for the fast track, ever-changing, never-boring world of code

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Dar Teknohama Business Incubator

DTBi is a Tech Incubator in the country that promotes the growth of ICT technology-based emerging companies, Start-ups and those with innovative ideas contributing to job creation (including youth and women) and enhanced economic health of the nation. The Dar Teknohama Business Incubator (DTBi) is a Not-For-Profit Company run as a business registered in Tanzania. It has its own Board made up of members from Private Sector, Public Sector, NGOs & CSO. COSTECH is a shareholder and is part of the founding members, which includes infoDev of the World Bank. DTBi is a Tech Incubator in the country that promotes the growth of ICT technology-based emerging companies, Start-ups and those with innovative ideas contributing to job creation (including youth and women) and enhanced economic health of the nation. Furthermore the incubator’s aim is to serve as a hub for technology start-ups and actively identifies and provides for the value-added services required to support incubator clients success. Turning an idea into a profitable business requires passion and dedication which, the staff of DTBi does provide, including the valuable support entrepreneurs need. DTBi provides business development services and assists early stage ICT companies by lowering the cost of business and increasing the chances of business survival by providing access to shared resources, facilitating access to finance and markets through credible support, guidance and business management, and networking for technical trends and opportunities to access markets.

Coworking

SNDBX Space

A coworking space ideal for consultants, startups and SMEs. A cozy co-working space for freelancers, creatives and a wide range of other businesses. - Shared access to premium amenities - Create your ideal office from the ground up - Flexibility to suit your needs

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At Work

@Work offers a fully furnished, amenity-rich workspace with high speed internet in a prime location in the heart of Dar es salaam so that your business can thrive. We offer flexible and affordable co-working spaces that are perfect for small businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals and enterprise companies looking for an impressive new office. Co-working allows you to enjoy the benefits of a fully serviced office but you only pay for what you need. @Work brings a fresh modern design and ambience and a comfortable & professional working environment where you can focus on what matters. Join our community, connect to like-minded individuals and grow your business. See below for more details of the packages/services we offer.

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Seedspace - Dar es Salaam

Located in the tech district of Tanzania, also known as Silicon Dar. Many business opportunities merge in one of the most important sea routes in the world. Seedspace marks the physical expansion of Seedstars in the key entrepreneurial ecosystems in Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia. Pricing Shared Desk Starting from USD 150 per month Need a place to focus and stay productive? Just bring your laptop and get a spot in our open coworking space. Walk-ins are welcome! Private Office Starting from USD 300 per month A combination of privacy and comfort with a fully furnished office. Your own space for you and your team, while remaining connected with the community. What's included Basics Access 24/7 Daily Cleaning High-Speed Internet Office Manager Free Coffee & Tea Facilities Meeting Rooms Chill Out Areas Bike Parking Equipment Ready-to-use Desks Printer & Scanner Safety Lockers Phone Booths

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Regus - Amani Place

Base your business in the downtown administrative region of Dar es Salaam, home to government offices and ministries. Host visitors easily at the majestic Amani Place, thanks to the convenience of Julius Nyerere International Airport less than 11km away and the main rail station within easy reach. Inspire your team with sea and city views from the seventh floor, and take time out in the comfortable lounge areas. After your work is done, enjoy the popular restaurants or Nyumba ya Sanaa art centre in walking distance.

Accelerator

Sahara Ventures

We work with Africa's most promising startups and SMEs helping them to access mentorship and investment opportunities. We will provide the necessary tools and networks you need to grow your business. For SMEs We work with post revenue SMEs with solid team looking to raise growth capital from impact and commercial investors. For Startups We work with post MVP startups with solid team, proven traction and business models with potential for exponential growth. Value Proposition - This is What You Will Get Virtual Program The programs are virtual, flexible and catered to your specific needs. Industry Experts Access to professionals mentors and industry experts to give you feedback. Equity Free We are not taking any equity or demand ownership of your business during the program. Global Networks We guarantee you access to our diverse network of strategic partners and investors.

Coding Bootcamp

ProjeKt Inspire

The inspiration behind founding ProjeKt Inspire is to cater the current need of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics teaching resources in schools. To add the practical way of learning that is missing from the current education curriculum used in schools; as most of them especially public primary schools are using a theoretical based curriculum which neglects the practicability of the lessons. Our learning approach supports students on understanding the context and science behind a particular phenomenon of the science subjects rather than studying for passing examinations. ProjeKt inspire to adequately prepare teachers with equipped practical knowledge and information regarding STEM to match the current learning demand following a significant growth of technology and industrialization. Mission Our mission is to ensure young people have access to affordable quality tools and resources necessary for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Vision We envision a generation of well rounded African nurtured STEM professionals with an invaluable set of skills and knowledge for the innovation and development of Africa. What we do To schools, community, and parents, we’re the immediate solution that helps prepare their students for future careers and endeavors in STEM. We conduct classes, school sessions, after-school programs, youth boot camps, STEM-theme birthday parties, teachers training and a location where children can come and learn hands on STEM activities.

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Apps and Girls

Apps and Girls is a Tanzanian award-winning social enterprise founded in 2013, that empowers girls and young women to create the world they want to live in using technology. Our overarching objective is to invest in girls and young women as potential tech entrepreneurs, tech creators, tech role models, and leaders, in Tanzania and across Sub-Saharan Africa. In order to achieve this goal, we are implementing an innovative cyclical process of advanced coding training, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and incubation. The process itself harnesses the power of digital technologies, notably through the creation of coding clubs in secondary schools, an offline and online women’s tech entrepreneurship incubator and e- mentoring to match emerging tech entrepreneurs with mentors. We focus on girls and young women from both privileged and underprivileged backgrounds, at secondary school, university, or out-of school, on our mission to reduce the gender gap in ICT , tech entrepreneurship and empower more change-makers in Africa.At Apps and Girls, we believe that Tech is the reality of the future as we move deeper into the digital revolution, and entrepreneurship is a driving force. We work to break various barriers that hinder girls & young women in ICT such as a non-existent support system, lack of role models and prevailing gender stereotypes by providing the alternative, a supportive path into the field of ICT and a future in tech.

University

University of Dar es Salaam

The overall objective of this programme is to produce quality Computer Science graduates of high intellectual standard and calibre capable of designing and developing computer application systems, and to meet current and future needs in the field of computing, both in Tanzania and beyond. Mainly, the programme is constituted of courses from mainstream Computer Science and the related Mathematics courses. These include courses in computer programming and software engineering, data and information management, computer networks, computer systems and architecture, and discrete mathematical structures and formal program semantics. Additionally, in the interest of imparting soft skills to students, the programme also includes courses on business and innovations, professionalism and ethics, development studies and problem-solving. Students in this programme will attend an 8-week practical training session after the 2nd semester for each academic year, except for the 3rd year of study. Also, will have a final year project to enable students to showcase the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of the programme. The final year project aims to develop independent skills and experience in the practical pursuit of a non-trivial project. Expected Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the programme, BSc in CS graduates will be able to: - Design, develop, test, configure and maintain software systems by the application of an appropriate software development process. - Design, implement, configure and maintain computer communication networks. - Specify computer hardware, software and interface requirements for business information systems. - Evaluate, refine and solve computing problems requiring the exercise of sound technical judgment and knowledge of computer science principles. - Make an audio/visual/written presentation to convey a body of technical information in a coordinated, comprehensive manner. - Demonstrate qualities of a professional team member specifically in the areas of interpersonal skills, scheduling, working within deadlines and budget restrictions Career Prospects The programme opens up opportunities in several areas of computer science such as the development and implementation of software, designing of new ways to use computers and effective ways to solve computing problems. A graduate of this programme can assume different roles in the Computing and ICT fields such as: - Systems Analyst - Systems Administrator - Network Engineer/Administrator/Consultant - User Interface Designer - Web developer and Webmaster - Information Systems Specialist - Internet Application Programmer - Information Officer - Software developer - Business process Engineer - ICT projects manager - ICT Trainer

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The Open University of Tanzania

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department is one of the five departments hosted under the faculty of science, technology and environmental studies (FSTES). The department was established with the main aim of enrolling students from Tanzania and other parts of the world who wish to become ICT professionals after they graduate. The department offers two undergraduate programmes; BSc Information and Communication Technology and BSc Data Management. There are also postgraduate programmes; MSc ICT by thesis and PhD ICT. There are also plans to launch diploma and certificate programmes in the near future. We invite all ambitious and hard working students to join our department and take part in our programmes. We have experienced lecturers and professors who are always very excited to teach and train new and existing students. Upon successful completion of the programme it is expected that a candidate shall have acquired the following competences; - Develop a deeper knowledge in computer science/IT that is both conceptual and empirical based - Enhance their awareness of the growing importance of computer science/IT solutions and innovations to the problems/opportunities in our society, nation and the world at large - Develop capacity to apply critical and analytical skills in understanding and applying in our context from small to complex problems of computer science/IT industry - Gain a comprehensive understanding and be able to communicate, prepare sound reports and carry out computer science/IT related research at minimum guidance - Develop skills, values and knowledge to create end to end secure information systems to support the core business and/or an ecosystem of solutions that are interoperable or inter-dependent - Develop the capacity on the appropriate knowledge, values and skills that support the life-long learning and sustainable development in relation to computer science/IT industry in the country and beyond.

College

College of Business Education Dar Es Salaam

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at College of Business Education prepares program graduates to find careers in the field of information technology. The IT industry is rapidly expanding making this BSIT program a crucial part in future technologists’ training. This online IT degree program is transfer-friendly and was designed for traditional, online and evening cohort students. Graduates of the program: - Acquire skills in multiple areas of IT for entry-level positions - Learn new skills with the goal to enter the field or re-career - Develop a portfolio of projects to strengthen job candidacy. >

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Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science & Technology

With the spread of computing procedures and mathematical ideas into many areas, there is high demand for professionals who are expert in both. Our Mathematics and Computer Science degrees are mathematical courses orientated towards computing science. Taught jointly by the Departments of Computing and Mathematics, they provide a firm foundation in mathematics, particularly in pure mathematics, numerical analysis and statistics. They also cover all the essentials of computer science, with an emphasis on developing software, as well as more theoretical topics. This makes the courses particularly suited to mathematically-able students with interests in both subjects.

Incubator

Tanzania Data Lab

Tanzania Data Lab (dLab) is a world class data and innovation lab that harnesses the potential of the data revolution and the fourth industrial revolution in solving local, regional, and global sustainable development challenges through data and innovation. dLab embraces a systems approach in suffusing data driven decision making and policy making by strengthening data policies, practice and use, and leverage data driven innovation and data partnerships to improve the lives of people. dLab envisions Africa where data is frequently and consistently used to inform policy and decision making at all levels.

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Mkwawa University College of Education

The Informatics Unit belongs to Faculty of Science and offers courses to undergraduate students pursuing Bachelor of Science with Education where one of the major subjects must be Informatics. The courses that we offer include Data Structures and Programming, Operating Systems, Basic Computer Applications, Network Design and Administration, Software Development, Introduction to High-level Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, System Analysis and Designing, and Implementation of Databases. The courses offered by the department cover both theoretical and practical aspects that prepare students to be ICT-teachers as well as experts once graduated. Furthermore, the unit administers a research project for final year students that stands as a measure of student’s competence upon knowledge acquired in the entire period of study. We have enough Lecturers and Assistant Lecturers specialized in various fields that can groom students to be teachers, researchers and leaders.

Incubator

Ndoto Compass

Ndoto Compass is a consulting firm focused on providing support to local and international clients to improve business practices and efficiency through our tailored services and toolkits. We support you to build your business empire through a holistic entrepreneurship journey. We know what it takes for small and medium enterprises to maintain their competitiveness in a constantly evolving market; we provide enterprises with solutions that enable sustainability, competitive growth and ensure that SMEs can thrive. We offer management consulting, enterprise development, training, event planning and investment opportunities in Tanzania. We are invested in supporting enterprises across sectors including: Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Energy, Climate, Agriculture, Finance, Digitalization, Tourism, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology. We offer support on legal advice, tax, accounting, auditing, human resource, operations, due diligence, sales and marketing specific to the Tanzanian context. We believe that a vibrant private sector is the key to creating employment, spurring economic growth and alleviating poverty. We support SMES who are the backbone of the economy to achieve sustainable, inclusive growth.

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Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology

Computer engineering involves the design and development of computer hardware and software and an understanding of how the computer and its devices interact - which is why computer engineering is closely allied with electrical engineering and computer science. A computer engineer’s job also includes integrating software options with the hardware that will drive applications in many different fields such as: - Biomedical engineering/food industry - Design of digital systems in general - Robotics/microcontroller/ microprocessor applications - Design and operation of data communications systems Our program will give you a rock-solid foundation in both hardware design and software engineering. The emphasis throughout the curriculum is on the design experience, leading to a two-semester project in the senior year. Outstanding computer labs and facilities and a dedicated, accessible, full-time faculty will enhance your learning. You’ll reap the rewards of the individual attention you get from your instructors throughout your career.

Incubator

Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha

WSH Arusha is located right in the city centre, offering a fully equipped and easily accessible working environment. Balancing nature and modernity, the space offers all you need to comfortably work and host engaging trainings or events. Join this supportive community in order to grow! We are very excited to share news about the evolution of our organisation and the benefits of this change for you. We are happy to let you know that Obuntu joined has joined Westerwelle Foundation to establish Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha. We look forward to growing with you as we combine local experience and international networks. Our commitment to our members, partners, donors, and stakeholders remains our highest priority. The benefits that will be visible for our members are: A fully-equiped coworking space, more startup support programmes and connections to an international network. The coworking space will be in the same building Mega Complex, on the 7th floor, and include private offices, a community kitchen, a lounge area, flexible working desks and conference rooms. Solutions Desk Your own desk for a day, week, or month. With all the benefits of a shared workspace, access to all our perks, a vibrant community and work experience. Private Office A dedicated space for you & your team. Give your co-workers their own beautiful space and enjoy all the perks that our co-working environment has to offer. Room Book a room for a meeting, class, or meetup. Create an exceptional meeting with our equipment and give your participants the experience they deserve. Events Host your event in style. Trainings, workshops or whatever you like: our spaces are designed to host small & big events, perfectly tailored to your needs.

University

St.Joseph University In Tanzania

Our Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences is designed for students interested in new technologies and computing systems. Throughout the program, you’ll gain the skills necessary to succeed in a career in computing and information, accruing technical skills, business acumen, and soft skills. Coursework includes concentration options in web development, networking and information security, and analytics. Students will also learn how these fields integrate into business operations.

Coding Bootcamp

Robotech Labs

Here at Robotech. We design, we train and we build. Apart from training and education,We focus our R&D efforts in various sector including Health, Farming & Agriculture, E-mobility and much more. Robotic Classes Lego Wedo Education WeDo combines LEGO elements with intuitive block-based coding and standards-aligned lesson plans that make STEAM learning fun and accessible. Age: 5-9 Years Edison Robot Education Edison empowers students to become not just coders, but inventors, problem solvers and creative thinkers. More than a robot, Edison’s sensors and expandable build system open up pathways for learning. Age: 5-14 Years Lego Mindstorm Education Combining the fun of LEGO elements with coding and building altogether accompined with standard-aligned lesson plans. Age: 7-16 Years Coding Classes Web Development Make your website stand out by learning how to make your very own. From the basics of HTML to styling with CSS and bring the web alive with JavaScript. Age: 9+ Years Virtual and Augmented Reality Use your coding skills to visualize your work in real time just in virtual environment. Age: 12+ Years MIT App Inventor Creating your very own android application with basic block codes.Giving you intuition on the android application development. Age: 8+ Years Python Programming Learning programming with the widely used intuitive programming language from the basics to becoming a pro. Age: 9+ Years C Programming The basic language introducing you to electronics control on bigger scale and professional level. Age: 10+ Years Scratch Programming A gentle introduction to coding using code blocks in an intuitive software. Age: 6+ Years

Incubator

Ndoto Hub

Ndoto Hub is a marketplace of business ideas and opportunities to socially and economically empower young women, bringing them together to access workspace, information, knowledge, markets and networks curated for their business and personal growth. The hub is supported with a digital learning platform and member led community groups. Ndoto Hub not only provides access to a workspace, business development and compliance information and services but also incorporates information and mentorship support for young women’s personal growth, which is pertinent to their professional growth. Empowering a woman requires a holistic approach that cannot separate the different dynamics that women face throughout the day to enable them to thrive as family members, mothers and business people. To achieve this, it is important to leverage existing research and involve the target users and beneficiaries to create both the physical hub and a digital community that together, form the Ndoto Hub.

University

Institute of Accountancy Arusha

Society is growing more connected and computer-dependent by the day. In 2018, world Internet usage passed the 4 billion mark. As a matter of fact, almost every modern technology, whether directly or indirectly, depends on the applications of computer science. As an aspiring computer science student, you may have caught some of the buzz around machine learning and AI, blockchain, the IoT, cloud computing, probability- based algorithms and fuzzy learning, and more. Are you only now hearing about these subjects? Are you already a geek that just has to get the lowdown on the latest trends? Have you heard of Swift, Rust, Elixir? Or are you still asking yourself the fundamental question of Java vs Python?

Accelerator

Anza

Anza is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving lives through starting and scaling social businesses in Tanzania. Anza Hubs are more than just places to work, they are home to an inspiring community of entrepreneurs, innovators and impact organisations. A space where ideas collide, networks are formed and opportunities are in abundance. Vision A Tanzania where all people have access to opportunities that change their lives for the better Mission We enable businesses in Tanzania to grow by providing them with access to personalised and strategic capacity building, affordable capital and relevant networks. Our Core Programming Capacity Building 1) Business Foundations Accelerator A 6 month intensive and tailored journey that ensures businesses have the foundations in place giving them the best opportunity for success. Through strategic consulting and hands-on skills training, we cover all areas of business including leadership, sales & marketing, book keeping, HR and more. 2) Investment Readiness Accelerator In partnership with VilCap, the Investment Readiness Accelerator is designed for later stage, high impact businesses with potential for large scale growth. We work with entrepreneurs on their business models, financials, pitches, sales pipelines and more. Entrepreneurs also receive one-on-one time with mentors, industry experts, investors, top local business leaders, and potential customers. Access to Capital Anza Growth Fund provides capital leases to our entrepreneurs, giving them the necessary funding and tools they need to expand their businesses. Our financing is more affordable and flexible than other forms of capital available to our entrepreneurs in Tanzania. Connect a Community Anza entrepreneurs are connected to each other and to a global network of experts & mentors, building a community to drive catalytic change. In order to provide a physical space for entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate and create, we provide flexible office space at our Anza Hubs.

University

Moshi Co-operative University

Bachelor of Science in Business Information and Communication Technology (BSc BICT) is a full time three-year program under semester system. This program is designed to equip students with strong ICT skills and knowledge for designing and managing contemporary business applications, analyzing and solving ICT-related business problems as well as offering advisory services in issues related to ICT applications in business. Possible job titles for BSc. BICT include Software Developer, Database Administrator, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Network Administrator, Web Developer, Information Systems Analyst, and Computer Programmer.

Incubator

Capital Space

We are an Innovation and Entrepreneurship space in Dodoma-Tanzania aiming to empower the community in areas of technology, entrepreneurship, innovation and skills development. Vision Our vision is to have a vibrant community providing innovative solutions for sustainable community prosperity. Mission Our mission is to enhance innovation by embracing technology, entrepreneurship and skills development. Our Community Dear future community member, welcome to your new vibrant, innovative, and supportive community Become a Member What We Do Academy A learning centre aiming at preparing and equipping youth and the community for the 4th Industrial Revolution [4IR] by bridging the skills gap. Consultancy Part of the company responsible for organizing, managing and implementing community impact driven projects and events. Incubator A place where ideas are nurtured and developed for a sustainable social good. Capital Space Incubator groom innovative ideas from young entrepreneurs, innovators and start-ups and work through to the business development stage.

Coworking

ZO Spaces

ZO is the future of office spaces. Our goal is to introduce THE NEW WAY OF WORKING by creating functional and memorable experiences while working in the modern office. The building has a unique outlook with the letter Z design on the front exterior. This letter represents the new generation, Generation Z and everything they represent. This is why the ZO building is full of new technologies, interactive features and everything you need to make your business processes smooth and efficient. MISSION To create an ecosystem of safe, affordable, tech savvy office space experiences of the future in Tanzania VISION To become the office of the future, introducing a new way of working that encourages businesses to grow and thrive VALUE Ensuring enterprises of all sizes have access to safe and productive work environments at an unbeatable rate

University

Mbeya University of Science and Technology

This programme has been designed to produce graduates who will satisfy the needs of employers and self-employment in the 21st century, are ready to enter computer science employment, and are equipped to continue learning throughout their life. The graduates from this programme will be flexible and able to meet computer science challenges of the job market or industry. The programme also addresses national needs articulated through various Higher and Technical Education Policies. It is, therefore, expected that the graduates from this programme will have aspirations to become professional engineers. As such, they will likely take roles involving high-level managerial and organisational responsibility and be expected to provide leadership over a broad range of computer science activities. Skills required for such roles will be acquired from Management and Entrepreneurship subjects. The programme also contains a coherent core of mathematics, sciences, economics and communication skills, providing a viable foundation for further studies and lifelong learning. A graduate of this program should be able to; - Have general knowledge and understanding of the key subjects in computer science and their interaction with other fields of study. - Acquire detailed knowledge of key areas of computer science and an awareness of the emerging technologies within the field. - Acquire the basic theories, principles and concepts of computer science as the basis for the computer science field. - Do critical analysis and present information, ideas, concepts and qualitative and quantitative data related to computer science. - Use ICT to analyse, design and present ideas and concepts in computer science. - Demonstrate and use the acquired knowledge, understanding and skills to critically evaluate and formulate evidence-based arguments and identify solutions to routine problems in computer science equipment and communicate the results using a range of specialist techniques. - Identify and address major learning needs within the computer science field and conduct projects and guided further learning relating to new field areas. Apply the skills acquired for taking personal responsibility and initiative in deploying essential materials, techniques and practices for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining computer

College

Arusha Technical College

Computer Science through the use of computers has come as a storm, and is affecting every aspect of human life. But whereas in the developed world this technology has been wholly embraced, in the developing world much has yet to be done. In Tanzania, although the technology is now generally acknowledged, its use leaves much to be desired. Much of the work in most offices is still being carried out manually. Even in those offices with computers, limited tasks have been computerized. Much of the blame could also be placed on lack of expertise in a Computer Science. It is for this reason; ATC proposes to have a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) so as to cut for the shortage of the CS specialists and managers in most of the working places. Nevertheless, the course is also aimed at preparing the participants on their way to pursue further studies in CS field. The Institute also bears immense potential in terms of physical facilities academic staff, teaching materials and equipment.

University

University of Iringa

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT) curriculum provides students with a broad foundation of technical skills and understanding. The program curriculum is highly flexible which allows students to personalize their curriculum to obtain the necessary skills and knowledge needed for their desired career path. The core curriculum covered in the Information Technology degree program includes theoretical and applied concepts, including computer programming, networking, cybersecurity, web design, data management and analysis and more. In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program, students may also elect to pursue a Concentration in Business with this program as well. This concentration is ideal for students seeking to create technology-enabled solutions to critical business challenges.

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Unique Academy

UNIQUE Academy is a pioneer in IT education with a view to offer a broad portfolio of industry related computer training programs for the career oriented youth of today. The UNIQUE Academy provides software, hardware, networking, security and storage training programs for various levels of learning curve. Our Vision Our vision is to be the trend setter by being the preferred learning institution for the deserving students to enable them to achieve their goals thus making Tanzania the hub of talents in East Africa. Our Mission Our Mission is to continue providing the new-age technology, learning process and international alliances and exemplary governance culture to enrich our fellow Tanzanians.

University

Zanzibar University

The future of Computer Engineering and Information Technology has tremendous growth and multiple career opportunities for those with the right skills and experience. Zanzibar University's Computer Engineering and Information Technology program will provide you with the strong technical, communication, teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills you need to succeed. You’ll receive hands-on training in network configuration, ethical hacking and network security, network automation, and cloud computing. Our IT industry-experienced faculty will challenge you with hands-on experience in our cutting-edge computer network laboratories. CNIT classes with embedded industry certification examinations will prepare you for rewarding, high paying careers as a: - Network engineer - Security analyst - Network consultant - Network and systems administrator - IT project manager

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Kampala International University In Tanzania

Our goal is to offer a high-quality certificate, diploma and degree program that ensures that students will be able to integrate theory and practice, recognize the importance of abstraction and appreciate the value of efficient design created to meet clearly developed requirements. The programs are intended to prepare students for lifelong learning as they undertake professional careers in computing and information technology.They will have sufficient understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of Computer Science such that learning a new programming language, operating system, or information system will be viewed as a regular activity. Additionally, students will graduate with the ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Ultimately, students will graduate with an understanding of the context of their skills within a broader academic and applied environment.In particular, the core objectives are to make sure that students graduate with: - Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts both written and orally. - Strong problem-solving skills. - Considerable knowledge of a broad class of problem-solving techniques (e.g.; this includes Algorithms, heuristics, and design techniques). - Extensive understanding of the fundamentals of Computer Science. Expected Outcomes of the Computer Science Programmes It is expected that the students graduating from the Computer Science Programs to have the ability to: - Apply knowledge of computing and information technology appropriate to the discipline. - Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution. - Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs. - Have an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities. - Communicate effectively with a range of audiences. - Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society. - Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, continuing professional development. - Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practices. - Design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity. Possible Jobs and Career Options -Applications developer -Software engineer -Data analyst -Database administrator -Cyber and information security analyst -IT consultant -Computer hardware engineer -Computer network architect -Games developer -Information systems manager -Systems analyst -Web developer -Web designer -IT project manager

University

Jordan University College

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program, accessible to students regardless of programming experience, produces graduates who can process information using digital computers, design computer hardware and software and work successfully with various applications. Using both theory and practice, core courses provide a solid foundation in discrete structures, algorithm design and analysis, principles of programming languages, computer architecture, operating systems, software engineering and database management. Electives tackle new and important topics such as graphics and visualization, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, mobile applications, web programming, security, high-performance computing and wireless sensor networks. Students can also choose one of five areas of emphasis: business, computer engineering, data science, research honors, and robotics and intelligence systems.

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Ruaha Catholic University

The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT) is among the Faculties of Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU), formerly Ruaha University College (RUCO). It was one of the first faculties, established in the academic year 2005/2006, to address the demand for ICT experts in the country through the effective utilization of available human and physical resources to increase the University’s teaching, research and public service in ICT-related disciplines. The Vision of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology is in line with the vision of Ruaha Catholic University. The vision of the Faculty is to be a centre of excellence in ICT programmes by providing modern, relevant and research-based solutions to the countless problems encountered in Computing and Information & Communication Technology areas in Tanzania by 2026.

University

Abdulrahman Al-sumait University

The computing industry needs mathematicians with computing backgrounds. On this BSc Mathematics with Computer Science degree, you’ll study information systems and computing technologies, and graduate with maths, IT and programming skills. You could move into a career developing operating systems, devising stock-control programmes or writing web-based customer interfaces. You could also make use of your skills at a consultancy firm. This degree is for you if you have a primary interest in maths and want to develop your interest in computing. The course provides a foundation in maths, covering algebra, calculus and statistics, as well as the practical and theoretical aspects of computer science. You’ll learn about algorithms and programming and investigate problems, such as establishing that a complicated program works in a variety of circumstances. You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops, by leading researchers in fields, such as group theory, computational optimisation and game theory.

University

United African University of Tanzania

The goal of the Computer Engineering Technology program is to provide students with a high quality applications-oriented undergraduate education based on state-of-the-art technology as a preparation for productive employment in the broad field of microcomputer applications. This goal is achieved through continual updating of course content to ensure relevance to the latest industrial changes, supporting the development of appropriate computer facilities, promoting the integration of advanced computer technology in all courses, and encouraging professional growth and development of the faculty. The program is designed to satisfy the educational needs of the urban Dar Es Salaam community by providing a climate that fosters self-awareness, personal growth, and a desire for life-long learning. At the end of the Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree, graduates will have acquired a wide range of fundamental knowledge, especially in the math, information science (computing, electronics, telecommunications), and engineering management fields. By considering the rapid rise in society’s need for information, the student will have developed the capacity to understand and value the working principles of processing systems, both in hardware (system architecture) and software aspects, being able to identify, formulate, and resolve the diverse problems by using updated methods, techniques, and instruments.

Accelerator

Land Accelerator Africa

In 2018, World Resources Institute (WRI) launched the Land Accelerator Africa, the world’s first training and mentorship program targeted specifically toward businesses that restore degraded forests, farmland and pasture. To support the AFR100 Initiative’s goal of restoring 100 million hectares of land by 2030, the Land Accelerator provides entrepreneurs across Africa with mentorship and networking opportunities, technical training and workshops to build up their storytelling and pitching skills. Participants leave the program more empowered to connect with potential investors so that they can take their business to the next stage of growth. The program has attracted nearly 1,400 applicants in Africa since 2018, and its 104 alumni from 34 countries report that they have created 11,200 jobs, worked with 56,000 farmers and restored 127,000 hectares. What does the program look like? In 2021, WRI and our partners at AFR100 and Fledge took a novel approach to the Land Accelerator Africa. We expanded the size of our cohort to the top 100 entrepreneurs from across the continent to join us for an all-virtual business accelerator. Restoration entrepreneurs were invited to apply from all sub-Saharan African countries, free of charge. The Top 100 benefited from: - 3 months of exclusive weekly trainings from experts. - 3 months of access to Fledge’s online lessons for start-ups. - Templates to create content to help your business thrive. - Weekly office hours with mentors who will lend their expertise. - Weekly networking sessions to speak with and learn from other entrepreneurs in your cohort. By the end of the program, entrepreneurs accessed the trainings and tools that they needed to complete: - A compelling one-minute pitch to hook investors, customers and potential partners. - A 10 to 12 slide pitch deck targeted toward investors. - An environmental indicator measurement, management and marketing plan. - A three- to five-year financial model to visualize their growth projections and to identify capital needs. - Increased confidence in their business’s mission and operations. The top 100 entrepreneurs also had the opportunity to apply for a Land Accelerator investment pack, which an expert panel awarded to the top entrepreneurs. Recipients of the investment packs benefited from: - An innovation grant of $5,000 or more. - A coaching meeting with a Land Accelerator organizer to develop an investment and innovation grant plan. - A 90-minute group session with members of the Land Accelerator mentor network, who provided tailored feedback. - A one-on-one call with a Land Accelerator mentor to provide feedback and a thorough review of all the materials submitted throughout the program. - The opportunity to present a three-minute business pitch at the virtual Land Accelerator Impact Days, a two-day event that brings together the awardees and investors from across the continent. - The opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs in-person for a week-long bootcamp in Nairobi, Kenya and learn from both leading entrepreneurs and trainers.

Accelerator

Africa Transformative Mobility Accelerator

The increase in urban population in African cities has resulted to diversification and an upsurge in transport needs. Both public transport and private car use have drastically risen resulting to road congestion and air pollution. This nonetheless, provides a huge opportunity to provide transformative urban mobility solutions that can offer more travel options, reduce the travel time, cost and risk, and provide comfort for its users. Africa Transformative Mobility Accelerator (ATMA) admitted 8 startups for the 2020/2021 cohort. The priority countries were Kenya and Uganda. Through a competitive process, the program aimed to admit transformative, practical, well researched and possibly tested solutions to urban mobility challenges in African Cities. During the six-month acceleration period, the startups will benefit in several ways, including but not limited to: - Participate in four startup immersion trips in East Africa (Kenya and Uganda for the 2020/2021 cohort) - Receive coaching and mentorship from local and international mobility and enterprise development experts - Network with mobility stakeholders, practitioners and enthusiasts in four separate sessions that will be organized in Nairobi and Kampala between November 2020 and March 2021 - Attend a series of planned seminars that will be facilitated by subject matter experts in relevant topics such as mobility; value proposition design & problem solution fit; business modeling & product/service market fit; customer acquisition; financial modeling and investor relations - Pitch their solutions to a selected and curated pool of investors during the Africa Transformative Mobility Summit on 28th May 2021 in Nairobi, Kenya - Receive a grant of up to $25,000 for the top startups during the mobility summit on 28th May 2021

Accelerator

Antler

Antler is a global early-stage VC enabling and investing in exceptional entrepreneurs. In Nairobi’s vibrant startup hub, we bring together entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to build defining companies of tomorrow. We work with individual founders with strong business and technical backgrounds and early-stage startups leveraging tech to tackle deep, relevant, and ambitious problem statements in Africa. For solo founders - Antler’s platform helps you find the right co-founder, validate your ideas, pitch for investment, access $350k+ in top-tier tech platform credits, and rapidly grow your startup to the point that normally takes years to achieve. For existing startups - Antler’s platform offers the opportunity to pitch for an investment in your current round, access to our global network of founders and advisors, and support in raising subsequent rounds.

Accelerator

HiiL Justice Accelerator

The only startup programme and innovation ecosystem builder in the world entirely dedicated to access to justice. Some of the 139 startups we have supported since 2011 are growing fast. To support their growth and impact we have designed a Scaling Programme together with Growth Africa, a tailored programme to unblock growth challenges and ensure investment-readiness. For startups that are ready for investment we have developed the Innovating Justice Fund, together with fund manager FOUNT, and are currently deploying for first investments and raising more capital for future investments. Our Justice Accelerator supports innovators who have developed solutions that need support to scale. With Justice Innovation Labs we offer a process to our national partners to develop fundable projects to develop or improve national gamechangers. The Innovation Labs bring together stakeholders who share a common concern around a given justice goal or challenge. The participants recognize the need for new justice solutions and are willing to collaborate on designing and implementing such solutions. In the Lab, teams dive deep into the justice challenge, design different solutions, and develop investable project propositions.

Tech Hub

Turbine

Turbine is the leading start-up Incubator and Accelerator in Mauritius. Launched in 2015 by the ENL Group, Turbine acts as a catalyst for entrepreneurs helping them convert their ideas into successful and sustainable businesses. Turbine is a national accredited incubator by the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC). Turbine also works closely with Sting, the leading Accelerator in the Nordics. Incubation The steps to Start and Grow a Business The Turbine Business Incubation Programme helps businesses reach important milestones in their growth and development, whether securing their first clients, mapping out their supply chain, or hiring new team members. Learn how to start a business and gear it for growth. Their people skills, experience and expertise help our portfolio companies go from strength to strength. The Incubation Programme is aimed at entrepreneurs who are ready to register their business with the Mauritian Authorities. This programme is open to foreigner who are willing to start their venture in Mauritius and benefit from the Innovator’s Visa. Business Accelerator An Intensive Business Scale Up Bootcamp The Acceleration Programme is open to businesses who are ready to scale and need investment to grow their team, increase their tractions and revenues. The Acceleration Programme is generally organised with a cohort of 8 start-ups so you can get inspiration and motivation from your peers. The Acceleration Programme is open to more established start-ups who have validated their offering with paying customers but require a boost to increase their sales and tractions either locally or internationally.

University

Eritrea Institute of Technology

The Eritrea Institute of Technology (EIT) or Mai-Nefhi College is a university located in the town of Abardae near the town Himbrti, Mai Nefhi, Eritrea. It is situated about 12 km southwest of Asmara, near the Mai Nefhi dam. The institute has three colleges: Science, Engineering and Technology, and Education. The Eritrea Institute of Technology at Mai Nefhi is the main local institute of higher studies in science, engineering and education. Computer science is an exciting, rapidly developing field that has vast influence on modern society. Computer science encompasses a broad range of theory and applications. Due to the emphasis on problem-solving skills, computer science is an excellent major for students going into many fields, including technology, business, medicine and law. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program at Eritrea Institute of Technology is designed for students who want a greater technical depth of study, and it can be paired with other science, mathematics and engineering programs.

Coding Bootcamp

Madagascar Professional Training Centre

Computer programming is important today because so much of our world is automated. Learning the fundamentals of programming can set you apart from your peers and give you a competitive edge in this tech-driven world. MPTC offers two types of programming training: - Web programming - Desktop application programming. <> Web programming In order for your business to grow rapidly, your brand must be visible and connections to the world must be created. The development of a website is thus the key to achieving this. A website is the storefront of the business, giving customers a taste of what you have to offer and enticing them to go further. Our web programming course will help you to be able to build, edit and maintain websites. It refers to the writing, markup, and coding involved in web development. It allows the creation of applications intended to be deployed on the Internet. These web applications consist of web pages that can take different forms: static pages or dynamic pages. Desktop application programming Desktop application programming is a process by which programmers create applications that can be used on desktop computers and laptops. These apps are usually designed for Windows, macOS, Linux, or other desktop operating systems. Desktop apps are software programs that interact with the operating system, not web or mobile apps. This term refers to any program that does not need a browser to run on your computer. Some examples are Microsoft Word, Photoshop, and Skype. This course consists of five (5) modules of different languages with which it is possible to develop desktop applications: Module 1 : Algorithms, Turbo Pascal and Language Pascal Module 2: Programming in VB.Net Module 3: Programming in C Module 4: Programming in JAVA Module 5: Programming in C# (CSharp)

Coworking

Skiillz

Don't need a computer, or do you already have your own? Do you want to take advantage of a free work space, for the day? This location of our coworking space, on the ground floor of our building at Tana Water Front, is the ideal solution. An open and relaxed environment, promoting interaction with our other members. Security and Technology A space in the heart of Tana Water Front: restaurants, shops, fiber optic connection, etc. SKIILLZ - Network, develop your address book with our professional events Expand your network Meet SKIILLZ members in a collaborative environment, promoting sharing SKIILLZ - A coworking space available à la carte (open space, office, room, day, week, month) Modular offers One-shot, short or long term? Open space, office or room? Choose the offer that suits you

Coworking

Eden Space

Are you a start-up, a freelancer or an auto-entrepreneur on the move and are you looking for a professional, calm and inspiring collaborative space to work? Take advantage of it because at Eden Space, it's practical and economical! In short, ideal for mixing office and "home office"! In open space, nomadic workstations are the perfect solution for teleworkers and anyone looking for a stimulating work environment, at a very affordable cost and who do not necessarily need a dedicated workspace. Benefits - Monthly without commitment - Free placement (in nomadic space) - Access to the common relaxation area - Hot drink offered - Secure fiber optic internet - Access to the coworking space from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Optional: Printer and scanner / Reservation of meeting rooms

Coworking

Le BOP Village

Founded in 2016, the center began its history as a coworking space under the name "Le BOP". It was transformed, almost in spite of itself, into a center of activities at the beginning of 2019 and became the BOP Village. Tsiory and Hioby, founders and brother and sister, have always been keen to make the BOP, whether village or not, a dynamic living space for young self-employed workers and/or entrepreneurs. The watchwords? Share, exchange and collaborate. Share what? The resources. Electricity, internet, knowledge by working in an open and accessible place. Exchanging... ideas. By creating small or larger events and transforming the workspace into a meeting space. Collaborate, finding, creating synergies between people or entities that intersect within the villa. And "Village", precisely because by creating, strengthening and perpetuating the links between young people, Le BOP will take on the appearance of a small village, with its traditions, its culture and its values.

University

University of Fianarantsoa

The National School of Computing (ENI), a public institution located in Fianarantsoa, offers university and professional training in order to train IT executives. Tuléar also has a study center for general computer training. Immerse yourself in the world of computing technology as you learn to develop products and solve problems to meet the needs of the Central Valley and beyond. As a Software Engineering student, you’ll learn programming, software design and ethics in computing from faculty who have experience working for major technology companies. Learn by doing in project-based courses that will help you build a strong background in engineering and project management. Coursework integrates ethical and socially responsible practice to set you apart in today’s technology-driven marketplace. The bachelor of science option provides a more extensive education in computing. You’ll gain increased foundational and practical knowledge, as well as preparation to pursue graduate study.

Coworking

ActionSpace Coworking

Come work in a friendly and family environment. Each of our spaces are equipped with a socket directly on the table with divisions to optimize confidentiality and your concentration. Our coworking space has its own generator: so, no more worrying about breakdowns! All for as little as Ar15,000 per day or Ar10,000 for 4 hours. You need privacy to make a phone call or participate in a videoconference, use one of our Call Booths by the hour (supplement of 1,500 Ar/hr) or for the day (15,000 Ar/day) . Access our kitchen, our lounge area or the outdoor garden for free and enjoy our good coffee or a cup of tea offered by ActionSpace Coworking. Meal available on site from 10,000 Ar on reservation.

Coworking

RedZone

With our 9 sites in Antananarivo, we offer you various office solutions through the concept of COWORKING in Madagascar as well as a multitude of business services. Meeting room rental equipped according to your needs 6 rooms for 6 to 30 people available for hire by the hour, day or half-day. So many benefits INTERNET Professional grade fiber optic connection HALL Access to 6 meeting rooms equipped with the RedZone network ENERGY Access to water and electricity included in all our offers HYGIENE Housekeeping & daily cleaning provided by qualified agents FURNITURE New office furniture with a private storage locker

Incubator

Koon Space

Koon-space is an incubator which gives financial, mentoring and training support to entrepreneurial startups. We have a common workspace, or coworking space, which offers a workplace, a meeting room, a place for training and seminars, networking events and / or business services in collaboration with the KENTIA Group HOLDING sarl. KOON SPACE is the first franchise of collaborative spaces in Madagascar. Our spaces spread throughout Madagascar are intended to accommodate entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, nomadic workers, consultants, trainers, etc. in a functional, comfortable and friendly environment. Our offers can be per hour, per day and/or per month, according to your rhythm, your budget and/or your desire Vision To be the largest network of coworking spaces, offices, training and meeting rooms, while generating synergies between members of our community. Values Leadership: customer satisfaction, notoriety Professionalism: responsiveness, helpfulness and flexibility Conviviality: synergy, networking Innovation: creativity, disruption

Incubator

Habaka

It is the Hub for innovation and the technological community in Madagascar: coworking, events, training and development of technological startups, Habaka basically aims to bring together the Malagasy technological community (bloggers, entrepreneurs in new technologies, developers, technophiles and enthusiasts, etc.) around the activities it promotes. Coworking Space | Training & Meeting rooms Whether to collaborate, work, meet, alone or in a team, we provide you with our modern, comfortable and equipped coworking space. Similarly, depending on your needs, we have a meeting room that can accommodate up to 50 people, and a small training room for 25 people. As an option, the following equipment is available: - Laptops - Workstation PCs - Video projector - 42″ screen Whether you work for a large company, whether you are a freelancer or your own boss, our infrastructures offer you optimum working conditions to guarantee your productivity.

University

Higher Polytechnic Institute of Madagascar

The Higher Polytechnic Institute of Madagascar or ISPM, the first private polytechnic institute in Madagascar was created in January 1993 in Antananarivo on the initiative of Professor RABOANARY Julien Amédée. When it was created in 1993, it was known as the Ecole Supérieure de Sciences et Techniques de l'information à Madagascar or ESSTIM, having only one course in IT Management, Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (IGGLIA). The objective of the ISPM is to train Technicians and Engineers in tune with scientific and technological progress and aware of the economic and social realities in Madagascar. The training course consists of three parts, namely: - Three years of theoretical and practical training followed by a three-month internship within a company. - This internship is the subject of a dissertation defended in public with a view to obtaining a Bachelor's degree; - Two years of deepening of knowledge followed by an internship generally six months research work in a company and concluded by a public defense for obtaining an Engineering Diploma; - Years of research in preparation for obtaining a doctorate degree. All companies (public or private) can no longer do without IT tools, especially IT applied to management. The Computer Science Management Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence sector is a sector whose objective is the training of Engineers and Senior Technicians capable of mastering all computer techniques relating to business management.

Tech Hub

250STARTUPS

250STARTUPS is a multi‐partner incubation and acceleration hub which accelerates startups to be fundable for the period of six months per cohort. 250STARTUPS has created an appropriate and effective mechanism to foster technology startups from incubation into expansion phase through financial, legal, technical, and mentorship support among others. What we do Capital Talks Every end of the month, Startups present their progress to a wide audience made of potential partners, investors and other startups. Progress presentation Every Friday, our startups go through what they have been doing during the week and present their progress to the group. Product Development Our Incubation Specialists takes founders through product development where they refine their solutions and implement features on their platform. Finance and law sessions Finance and legal associates receive training from our experts twice a week.

Coding Bootcamp

Sai Pali Institute

SITM COURSES help open the doors to a rewarding profession that emphasize multiple skill sets, and allow the student to pursue various options in traditional IT, traditional communications, or in new combined careers. ICT professionals support the emerging goals and cultures of the people and organizations they serve. The demand for ICT skills is growing. Combining technology skills that are in demand with communication skills in PR, Advertising, and Media Communications provides an impact to employers. As an emerging field, ICT jobs generally pay well and provide leadership challenges and opportunities that contribute to a satisfying career. Software Engineering course 2 years (DSE) This program is a practical training & job-oriented program, specially designed for all applicants who want to make their career in the IT industry. Our Software Engineering program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the main topics of the software engineering body of knowledge. This foundation allows our graduates to excel in the design, development, operation, and maintenance of complex software systems. Furthermore, small class sizes provide students with the opportunity for individualized instruction This course does not require any previous knowledge of programming. Even the non-engineering and non-IT graduates who don't have any programming language in their formal curriculum can enroll in this program. This course requires candidates with good aptitude, analytical and logical skills so that they could grasp the concept of programming smoothly. Right from the programming languages and Operating Systems, this course will deliver the Enterprise Application Development using the latest platforms, so that the students are equipped with all the tools and technologies which will help them in creating their own successful position in the community of knowledge professionals. Since with the growing needs of Information Technology in real life of common people, the carrier options available are not only limited to Developing a software (Software Engineer), Server Administrator, Website Designing (Web Designer), Network Engineer, Engineer Cloud Computing, Portal Designing & Development (Database Developer), Database Administration (Database Administrator), Designing Pamphlets & Logos (Graphic Designer), Mobile Apps & Games Development (Android, IOs Developer) but has also excelled in other domains like Banking, Media & Communication, Television Advertisement, Healthcare, Hospitality, etc. with reputed profiles and handsome salaries. Besides that, pursuing Self Initiatives and Self Start-Up options will always be a choice forever. For our Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering, our students get 100% Job Assistance

Coworking

The Works Kampala

The Works is a concept conceived with entrepreneurs in mind: a forward-thinking, thoroughly modern business environment that’s both stimulating and stylish. We offer a mix of open-plan 'hot-desking', as well as single and multiple-person private workspaces, and then of course, meeting rooms and conference areas. Why put up with outdated offices, a dingy and frantic coffee shop or distracting hotel lobby or a sleepy hotel room? The Works means modern facilities, consistent fortified Wi-Fi and full back office and IT support, all this whilst surrounded by like-minded individuals. Whether it’s office space, a desk or simply a quiet spot to tidy up a presentation or to close that deal it’s all available at The Works. As a member of The Works, you’ll also have access to our club The Other Side, The Spa and The Gym.

Tech Hub

StartHub Africa

StartHub Africa builds structures so African innovators can succeed. As a Social Enterprise, StartHub builds a university-based student movement, invests in and guides early-stage African startups, and runs high-quality innovation projects and consultancy all over East Africa. Why StartHub supports African innovation and entrepreneurship Societies have challenges to solve. Entrepreneurs solve problems, generate impact, and create jobs. The SDG's and national development plans require a generation of changemakers to achieve positive and inclusive development in Africa. Aid has proven to be ineffective – and StartHub stands for a different approach: To build systems and structures so a movement of African changemakers can build the futures they want to see. But how to build a movement? Take some ingredients: You start with a talent – for instance a young university student. Then, you let her break out of her theory-based education and expose her to future trends and the power of building new things. You guide and train the student – but always focus on execution. As they build an identity as an entrepreneur and get started, you support them.

Coworking

Regus - Kampala

Be inspired in a prestigious hilltop workspace. Create a new home for your business in a prominent, hilltop location in the Ugandan capital. Our AHA Towers offices are located in a district of Kampala that’s home to embassies and technology innovators. Work productively in modern office space with large windows offering inspiring views across the city. Clear your head on the open-air terrace, visit nearby cafés and restaurants or enjoy a lunchtime picnic in the green spaces and public parks nearby.

Coworking

Shiriki House Nairobi

At Shiriki house we believe in community and we endeavor to create an environment that promotes networking, partnerships and collaboration on projects among our members. Shiriki House offers light, dynamic and friendly office spaces that provide for an effective and corporate working environment, and create space for exchange of ideas and opportunities between individuals, organizations and businesses engaged in people and business centered, socially and environmentally responsible development.

Coworking

Shiriki House Kampala

Coworking

Design Hub Kampala

We live in a fast-paced world and a global ecosystem that is connected with the single click of a button. Projects are not limited to locations anymore. A software programmer in Uganda can build apps for a education institute in the Netherlands. Co-working has bridged the gap and made the 21-century work structure excel. Let’s explore it together. Design Hub Kampala is a co-creation and co-working space in Kampala. The 2000 sqm renovated warehouse is a collaborative work environment where entrepreneurs, freelancers, designers, writers, product developers, marketing minds, tech start-ups, and makers and companies can feel comfortable working on their own projects, while having the possibility of sharing, engaging and working with other like-minded creatives. At the same time, our mission is to show the economic value of creativity and 'design thinking' and provide an entry point for international market opportunities.

Incubator

Grid Innovation and Incubation Hub

We created the GIIH, whose aim as a University innovation is fostering partnerships between industry, government, and our world-leading researchers, tackling some of the most important problems of our time through ingenious research and inspiring entrepreneurship education through collaboration that allows the sharing of ideas that will result in technological innovation and thus become business solutions hub. Grid Innovation and Incubation Hub (GIIH) is a research, innovation, and entrepreneurship initiative that is hosted by the African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACE-ESD) in the College of Science and Technology (CST) at the University of Rwanda. It is a World Bank-funded project.

Accelerator

TechBuzz Hub Uganda

Your Idea has the potential of becoming a revolution. And our mission is to help you fulfill your dream and vision. All made possible with four core services designed for this purpose. A place where all ideas have the potential of becoming great companies! Our love to see entrepreneurs succeed has enabled us to create a place where ideas can thrive and achieve their potential. After looking at the prevailing rate of startup failure in Uganda and Africa - we created TechBuzz Hub. A collaborative community for growth and success of ideas.

Tech Hub

Innovation Village Hub

The Innovation Village is a destination entrepreneurs call home. We purpose to deliberately grow innovation by putting in place a platform that challenges assumption, ignites thought and questions status quo. As a launchpad for innovators, we bring together partners, startups, investors and researchers to act as one force for good. For a long time, a standard approach to nurturing innovators has mostly been through innovation competitions and award ceremonies that focus on the top 3 winners out of 100 submissions. The Innovation Village is a destination that the 97 who never take the trophy home come to transform their ideas into solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. We create an environment where start-ups grow in confidence and capability scaling from promising tech into fully established sustainable businesses. We breathe for seeing people’s ideas that could transform society come to life and make a remarkable impact. The doors are open for all that have big Ideas and the determination to work them into life. We are an ecosystem builder at the heart of an interconnected network of entrepreneurs, academia, private sector, government, investors, believers and doers deepening the application of technology in powering socio-economic prosperity. We promote an innovation culture that embraces experimentation, constantly evaluates and recognizes failure as a lesson. Everything we do is built on fundamental pillars; Place, Innovation as a Service, Ventures and Data and Technology services in the development of products and services for the ecosystem.

Accelerator

Mawazo Innovation Hub

The Mawazo Innovation Hub, a division of NFT Consult, was established to support emerging Next Generation ICT businesses through accelerated technology commercialization. The Mawazo Innovation Hub has created a unique space for high-tech entrepreneurs, academics, researchers and venture capitalists to meet, network and collectively work towards growing the Ugandan economy through innovation. Its value-adding business support services contribute to the growth and globalization of technology rich enterprises in an environment that promotes innovation and enhances competitiveness for knowledge-based. The close proximity of the Mawazo Innovation Hub to Makerere University Kampala, Uganda’s largest institution of higher learning, has positioned it to provide value added services to the academics and researchers and emerging high-tech entrepreneurs from the University. What we do Innovation hub Incubation program Diaspora Crowd funding platform, 50 /50 nft incubation Accelerator program Colaborate with NFT Mawazo on your project Co working space Rent an office / board room for a day a week or a month Training Facility ICDL accredited center, Rental training/ meeting space. Software/ Web Apps Website design, software applications and Mobile Apps Website Hosting Affordable Website Hosting and Domain registration Customer contact center Call center with flexible pricing options Remote help desk services 27/7 customer support and help desk services

Tech Hub

Hive Colab

Hive Colab is an open, community-owned, co-working hub for young tech entrepreneurs in Uganda. We offer digital entrepreneurs access to the internet, a quiet professional working environment to develop their ideas, hold events and generally collaborate. Hive Colab is an innovation and incubation hub, a collaborative co-working space for Uganda's business and tech community. It is an innovation hub because we believe that Ugandans have Brilliant ideas that sometimes need a nudge to bring them out, we are all about new technologies for business and development of Uganda. If you are a brilliant mind that has just not decided on what idea to build on, we will help you through activities geared towards steering your brilliant mind to think innovation! We are the first Tech Hub in Uganda collaborating with academia and private sector to inspire this and the next generation of Ugandan Technologists to build and develop apps, guiding youth into creativity and innovation to produce quality and world-class technology! We are here to facilitate Genius and we accelerate emerging companies’ development by providing hands-on assistance during vulnerable start-up years. We are investing in Young talented technologists ideas with time, attention, capital and highlighting their careers, we offer mentors to our members, with our in-house consultants to guide and advise startups when they need it, to enable them to build their ideas to last. We give the start-up / new company the much-needed visible identity to help promote its offerings and find funding or investment capital. Located in the middle of Kampala on the 4th floor of Kanjokya House in Kamwokya, Makes it easily accessible for our members. We have 300 square metre space, a reliable Internet connection, and electricity back up, conference space for one to one meetings, a tech atmosphere to share the latest trend on the World Technology space. If you are looking to share ideas with like-minded people, the Hive Colab offers you access to a great network of people whom you can share your ideas with.

Incubator

Outbox Hub

As an Innovation hub based in Kampala, Uganda - We help new and upcoming African entrepreneurs interested in using technology to build high growth companies with co-working space, business incubation and technical training programs. Through our partnerships, we help them raise money for their ventures and access markets. We also work with students, developers, researchers and organizations to build inclusive communities that entrepreneurs can tap into for talent and collaboration.

Incubator

Makerere Innovation and Incubation Centre

Building what people need and want. We focus innovation and product development on the most pressing needs/demands to build viable solutions. MIIC facilitates the growth of innovative ideas into strong sustainable businesses. Programs MIIC Startup Dealflow This is a 6 months dealflow incubation program for technology-enabled ideas in all sectors. For early stage early stage and later stage entrepreneurs seeking for product, business and market development support. Access top coaches, investors and networks of innovative founders. Jumpstart Series Meetup with established local business leaders, industry experts and alumni to share insights on early on company development, management and growth with local eco-system founders/entrepreneurs. Get inspired by the experiences of other founders from different spaces. Investor Program Beyond mentorship, we support startups with seed and growth investment past the incubation stage. We help founders prepare for investment and access to investment opportunities by private and public firms.

University

Makerere University

Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. Our vision is to be a thought leader of knowledge generation for societal transformation and development. We strive towards this goal by providing innovative teaching, learning, research and services that are responsive to Africa's as well as and Global needs Computer Science majors at Makerere study an integrated curriculum, partially in areas with an immediate relationship to the computer, such as programming languages, operating systems, and computer architecture, and partially in theoretical computer science and mathematics. A broad range of upper-level courses is available in topics including artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computational complexity and the analysis of algorithms, computer communications, combinatorial methods, computer architecture, computer graphics, data bases, mathematical models for computation, optimization, and programming environments. Through this integrated approach, students acquire the kind of flexibility needed in a rapidly changing field; they are prepared to engage in both applied and theoretical developments in computer science as they happen.

University

Kampala International University

The department assiduously work to instill "I can do it" spirit in both undergraduate and postgraduate students despite the misconception in computer science and software engineering. The movement, methods and techniques aimed at making software development more systematic, procedural and cost effective are imbibed. The theory of computing, experimentation and approaches that form the basis for the design and use of computers are dealt with. To help our research profile we have research group that focus on several domains that will play pivotal role in the attainment of developmental growth for the university, nation and Africa. Mission To graduate innovative leaders and advance computing knowledge through excellent education, research and community service to the benefit of the society. To be a strong and outstanding center for the teaching, development and promotion of Science & Technology to support sustainable economic development of society, striving at all times for relevance in teaching and research, and excellence among staffers and students. Objectives 1. To be responsive to national and international computing and ICT related needs 2. To promote technological advancement by providing conducive environment for research, teaching and learning 3. To develop products, artifacts and solution-oriented software that are self-sustaining, relevant to societal need and user-friendly

University

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Power up your future as a software engineer today. Through our program, you will learn to apply engineering principles to computer software. You will gain technical knowledge and skills in how to design, develop, maintain, test and evaluate software. As you move through the program, your courses will include areas such as engineering, business, computing science and project management. Software engineer grads do more than programming. They bring creative solutions to manufacturing, transportation, health care, government and digital media. These sectors rely on computer tools and applications, which our grads manage.

University

Kyambogo University

It is our conviction that by deciding to join the Department of Computer Science you will have made the right choice. It is our promise and assurance that you will be grounded firmly not only in the theoretical knowledge, but also in the practical skills required to address and solve societal problems. You will benefit from the expertise of our qualified staff, the state-of-the-art facilities we have and the services we offer. We promise to help you realize your dream of becoming a Computer Scientist, Information Technologist, Information System Professional or Systems Analyst, Systems Administrator, Database Designer/Administrator, Web and Mobile App Developer, etc. During the course of your study, you will have a chance to be placed in an Industry setting for Industrial Training where you will have a chance to put to practice what you will have learned in the lectures. This will give you a chance to address some of the field problems using both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired in the Labs and Incubation Centers.

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Busitema University

We educate the next generation of computer scientists and developers. Students learn how to problem solve and develop solutions that are efficient, effective, and reliable. The computing sciences field is rapidly changing. Our programs are rigorous and thorough, so our students are prepared to meet the demands of the job market. We encourage our student to pursue research experiences, independent studies, internships, and study abroad programs.

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Gulu University

The Department of Computer Science was established by the Gulu University Senate in 2003 to educate students in Computing Science disciplines. The Department currently offers two undergraduate programmes: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BCS), and Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (BICT). Two graduate programmes have been developed and will be mounted after accreditation by National Council for Higher Education. Research in the Department is structured under three research groups: Future Internet, Information Management, and Computer Simulation and Gaming. The Vision and Mission of the Faculty of Science is in tandem with that of the University; to play a leading role in post-war reconstruction and rehabilitation of the region through the provision of human resources in the areas of Basic and Applied Sciences, technology, research and other services. It is also in conformity with the Strategic Plan of the University aimed at producing high level human resource that can effectively participate in solving the social and economic problems of the country.

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Uganda Martyrs University

The B.S. in Computer Science provides an in-depth study of the science of computing, including mathematical/theoretical foundations as well as systems and application software development. Students take electives (4-5 courses) in topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, computer vision, graphics, game programming, bioinformatics, databases, big data, mobile and web application development, cloud computing, high performance computing, wireless and sensor networks, network and information security, and digital forensics. The program is for students with an interest in the fundamentals of computing, who want to be able to contribute to innovative research and product development. Our graduates have careers in software development, systems analysis, and consulting; they are also prepared for graduate study and research in Computer and Information Sciences.

University

Ndejje University

The computer science degree attracts students who are interested in both the mathematical theory and technical applications of computer science. Most employers look for students who are good computer scientists but also understand the tools and techniques of mathematics, science, and industry, and are able to communicate effectively. The major is for the mathematically adept student who wishes to become a computing professional with knowledge of relevant applications areas. Our program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. They will be able to: - Pursue advanced study in computing or participate in modern software development. - Collaborate successfully with colleagues and clients. - Work as ethical and responsible members of the computing profession and society.

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Mountains of the Moon University

We live in exciting times. The dawn of the knowledge age has brought with it an unprecedented opportunity for delivering high quality education in more engaging ways, to a wider audience than ever before. Information and communication Technologies (ICTs) have the potential to act as revolutionary tools, opening doors to any one learning anywhere at any time. The School of Informatics and Computing(SOIC) is mandated to provide computing and Informatics academic services to all students of Mountains of the Moon University as well as providing Computer Literacy skills to the community. Vision To be a center of excellence in the transmission and enhancement of new knowledge in Technology & innovations through the use of ICT. Mission To Produce & Disseminate Innovative Knowledge in Computing, Information Technology & Related Fields That Foster Students' intellectual & Professional Development.

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Greenbridge School of Open Technologies

Greenbridge School of Open Technologies is a leading Computer Training Institution with excellence in computational competence. Established in 2013 with a vision to skill young Uganda with IT skills with a special and a unique focus on OPEN Technologies. Greenbridge offers Short Certificate courses in IT that ranges from 4 weeks up-to 12 weeks. All these Courses are highly skill based, project oriented and the curriculum undergoes revision regularly based on Industry demands. These Certificate courses are offered at Greenbridge premises which has a state of the art infrastructure and our Unique positioning is why we have a very strong following and patronage . Our team of EXPERT Trainers are Industry Experts, Certified Professionals, Corporate Leaders and Practitioners. These Experts are handpicked and are seasoned to our unique methodology of SKILL training.

University

Kabale University

The department of Computer Science & Information Technology is passionate about offering industry-focused education aimed at solving the world’s greatest challenges. We are committed to empowering the learners with professional development to make a difference in current and future societal needs through creative and innovative discoveries. The department also aspires to place its graduates ahead of their competition by initiating and developing more rigorous courses in the area of information and communication technology and to promote agile, digital interactive cutting-edge learning technologies, and methodologies to train entrepreneurial game-changing graduates. We strive for excellence through creativity and innovativeness to help transform students into agents of change while placing great emphasis not just on instilling academic knowledge and skills but also focusing on instilling values to produce holistic individuals with sound moral standing, reflected in their characters, and actions. The department is also engaged in high-impact, interdisciplinary research to create novel groundbreaking conceptual and practical innovations aimed at delivering meaningful solutions to current and future global challenges. It also has a mission of promoting strong partnerships and collaboration with government bodies, globally leading universities and the industry to advance research and innovation. We endeavor to create a vibrant, inclusive environment to enable the students and staff to embrace diversity while appreciating differences.

Coworking

VentureLabs Africa

We are a community of bold minds who have decided to work under the same roof. Our workspace and the people around us inspire us to take action, to grow, to do better. By saying that our coworking space is sustainable and comfy we confirm that you will get 100% satisfaction from working here and making the best out of this experience. Beautiful setting, abundant natural light, amazing comfort, super-fast internet, industrial style interior, custom made desks, state-of-the-art AC system, top notch location. Our Amenities Beautiful setting, abundant natural light, amazing comfort, super-fast internet, artistic style interior, custom made desks, state-of-the-art, top notch location. - Working Space - Reliable Internet - Meeting Room - Parking Space - High Security - Coffee on House

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Victoria University

It is one of the world’s largest diverse fields and the knowledge, skills and attitudes gained on a computing course are immediately applicable and in great demand across almost every sector of today’s technology rich universe. At Victoria University, this course is our core program for our innovations Hub, so many opportunities are available in this program. Students who study with us computer science will never look for jobs, but they graduate with assured skills and knowledge for creating own employment through innovative activities.

University

International University of East Africa

The BSc. Software Engineering at IUEA is a four-year course designed to give students skills and knowledge in the latest and emerging trends in software engineering and to be able to apply this in problem solving capacities in real world organisational contexts. At the foundational level, the programme is cross cutting and explores software engineering from the interrelated fields of computer science and information technology. At the advanced level, the programme explores software engineering from an emerging and a global perspective so that students can understand and apply software engineering principles and skills to solve problems for local development and organisational needs to an international standard. In the final year, students will be tasked with identifying a problem and creating durable and functional solutions using their skills in software engineering and so that they are ultimately prepared for working situation. Students completing this programme shall be equipped with an international standard and knowledge of software engineering and be able to apply for well sort after positions in leading companies and institutions.

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Kampala University

The School of Computer Science and Information(SCSIT) is one of the few schools that were accredited by the National Council of Higher Education(NCHE) when Kampala University opened the gates to its pioneer students in the year 1999.The school which is located at the main campus Ggaba was inaugurated by His Majesty Ronald Mutebi II The Kabaka of Buganda on 15 January, 2005. Other than offering academic programmes SCIT works as a service department/help desk in the university. There are 4-5 fulltime staff members always present to provide technical support to students, other schools, and administration. SCSIT has branches in other campuses within the town Kampala and across the country. In Kampala,CSIT programmes are offered at KU City Campus and KU Mutundwe Campus. Other branches are at Jinja, Luweero and Masaka. SCSIT is fast growing and one of the high performing faculty, recognized by NCHE at each visit. This mission is achieved through: (a) Providing market oriented demand driven curriculum that equips students with both the theoretical and practical tools, necessary for analyzing and solving economic, social, cultural anddevelopment problems using IT skills. (b) Providing a broad based knowledge through interdisciplinary curriculum. (c) Maintaining close ties with public and private institutions,banks, and none-profit organizations and stakeholders.

University

Muteesa 1 Royal University

The Department of Information Technology at MRU prepares a student for the rigors of the digital age, given that most industries depend on data and software solutions. The adequately equipped computer laboratories and specialised staff at MRU provide our IT students with a lifelong experience that prepares him/her adequately for the IT driven world. Reawakening an imaginative and creative mind is one of the tenets of the programme in Art and Design. Recent studies have unraveled the link between this programme and engineering. Innovation and problem solving are derivatives of creativity - a highly sought after trait by employers.

University

LivingStone International University

The School of Computing and Information (SCI) is using data and systems to solve many of the large-scale problems facing the world today. Through our critical research and academic offerings, we are changing the way society does business, manages health care, provides education, designs infrastructure and more. How do you take a problem and abstract it in ways that the computer can understand it, then put the data structure and algorithms in place? Our programs give students a deep understanding of computational thinking and the necessary research for future applications.

University

Kumi University

Our BAS in IT offers a high-tech approach to managing and ensuring the security of advanced information systems. We will instruct you on how to: - Engineer computer software - Administer complex databases - Act as a network systems administrator The students you will be learning with come from all walks of life, some with experience in IT and others just starting out. It takes a certain kind of person to excel in the area of IT. The individuals who have the most success are typically: - Patient - Critical thinkers - Problem solvers

University

Soroti University

The primary focus of this programme is to produce entrepreneurship-oriented graduates who are capable of propping up new companies, out of the prototypes that they will have developed at the undergraduate level. This demands that the projects should benchmark world class standards, capable of leading to Electronics and Computer Engineering and Information and Communication Technologies incubators. Computer Engineering is a hardware-oriented degree whose requirements include courses offered by the School of Computing and/or the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Computer Engineering includes the design, implementation and programming of digital computers and computer-controlled electronic systems. Computer engineers work with and design computers from embedded systems to networks of GPU’s. Of particular importance to computer engineers is the interfacing of computers with other devices and computers. Computer engineers also design and develop large software systems to analyze and control sophisticated instrumentation.

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Mindset

Mindset aims to empower, inspire and expose young learners in East Africa to relevant 21st century skills to thrive in their tomorrow. We are passionate about helping the youth develop and enhance their digital skills for their future. We are aware that teaching digital skills is vital to future proof their future and our economic growth.

University

ISBAT University

The Bachelor of Computer Science involves the use of the most up-to-date technology and methods and includes major emphasis on software development. The course is oriented towards applications in areas such as defence, aerospace and medicine, where complex software plays a major role: as well as in businesses that require extensive computer support, such as retail, banking and manufacturing. This sector is ever growing faster than before, and there are insufficient quality skills in the sector who can take up the demands. The Government of Uganda’s BUBU (Build Uganda Buy Uganda) policy requires many software professionals in the development and support of the software systems and web services locally. This program is modeled on our existing bachelor’s degree which boasts an impressive employment record among graduates. Experience has taught us that our graduate profile is actively sought after by recruiters, and it is common tor our final-year students to receive job otters before they graduate. The BSc. in Computer Science program enables students to attain, by the time of graduation: 1. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline. 2. An ability to analyse a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution required for individuals, organizations and society. 3. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or complex program to meet desired needs by applying mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modelling. 4. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal. 5. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities. 6. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 7. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.

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Uganda Institute of ICT

This Diploma Program shall consist of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, ICT laboratory practical [computer hardware, Ms Applications, software design, database design, website design, computer networking, computer programming e.t.c], ICT projects [database, website, programming, computer networking e.t.c], internship*, and study visits/field tours*. Benefits of the Program/Program Objectives At the end of the study the students are expected to acquire special skills, and work as IT Professionals [computer programmers, software developers, system administrators, network administrators, database administrators, network analysts e.t.c]. The acquired special skills will include: - Install, configure and troubleshoot/repair computer hardware/software and systems/applications - Design and develop effective computer information systems as IT solutions</mark? - Create jobs in ICT sector [Set up, manage, and maintain small IT workshops] - Proceed for further degree career studies in IT and its general Applications

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Islamic University in Uganda

This program prepares individuals for a wide range of professional certifications, and offers a number of specializations: software engineering, database management, game design, mobile application development and cybersecurity. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science are able to: - Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems. - Analyze problems, identify the computing and informatic requirements to develop appropriate solution. - Design, develop and implement the reliable computing systems based on the logic and mathematical principles and models - Analyze, design, develop, and document secure technical solutions for computing systems and networking infrastructure - Analyze, compare, and contrast algorithms, programming languages, compilers, and operating systems to select or develop solutions to problems. - Understand and follow local, national, and international technical standards, ethics, and intellectual property regulations when developing or updating computer applications and systems - Communicate effectively with a range of audiences. - Initiate and lead teamwork, implement a wide range of teamwork development, manage multicultural communication and possible conflicts.

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Uganda Christian University

The mission of the program is to provide a broad-based, sophisticated understanding of information and its technology, preparing you to enter the workforce ready to add immediate benefit to your chosen organization. Graduates of our computer science and information technology program are ready for jobs in the information and technology industry, business, public service and other professions. Possible job titles include security and performance analyst, web developer, information management specialist, network administrator, business analyst, usability engineer and database administrator.

University

Bishop Stuart University

In the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science students will learn the general synthesis of mathematics and statistics as well as computational and coding skills within a global context. They will acquire intercultural speaking and effective multicultural communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and leadership and global citizenship to lead the change towards an ethical and sustainable world. Graduates of this Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences will be able to: - Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution. - Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs. - Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing based solutions. - Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. - Recognize the social, legal, ethical, and cultural issues inherent in the discipline of computing and understand that the social, legal, and ethical standards vary internationally. - Demonstrate the integration of transferrable skills in oral and written communication, problem-solving, guided learning and independent study. - Foster scholarship and research in Computer Science.

University

Nkumba University

We aim to produce technically competent professionals with a high degree of credibility, integrity and ethical standards. We are cognisant of the necessity to respect and nurture the creative potential of both students and staff. The school offers and coordinates academic programmes at post graduate, undergraduate and professional levels. Three new programmes are in the pipeline, these will be advertised at an appropriate time. The development of these new programmes is clearly informed by the need to produce graduates capable of working in a modern computing economy driven by cutting edge technologies in various disciplines such as big data and data science, cloud computing, web services development, multimedia authoring, machine learning, gaming, AI, distributed computing, Blockchain, animation, Networks inter alia. Our aim is to produce professionals that competently satisfy the new job market requirements.

University

Clarke International University

Bachelor of Applied Technologies is an offering that is responsive to the current and future needs of our economies in the Sub-Saharan Africa. The industry continues to seek to hire graduates that are relevant and can be agile in aligning themselves to the different sectors in our economies. The three major streams that are essential based on the consultative process with different industry players include; Enterprise Solutions, ICT Infrastructure Management and Business support for IT businesses. The Bachelor of Applied Technologies responds to these demands and seeks to avail learners with the Mindset; Skill-set and Tool-set to enable them become the exception to the norm. Program Objective - Deliver a holistic program that addresses the short-falls in the current programs. - Graduate industry responsive students aligned to needs of the marketplace. - Contribute to the ICT Sector growth through the provision of skilled and relevant human resource.

University

Muni University

The information technology industry is central to the way we work, learn, play, communicate and socialise. Build a strong foundation for your future career with core IT skills you can apply to multiple industries anywhere in the world. During Muni's Bachelor of Information Technology you will gain the essential skills and experience required to embark on a career in IT, while developing specialist knowledge in an industry-relevant major study area of your choosing. This course will give you the opportunity to explore and experiment in areas like programming, networking, entrepreneurship and user-centred design. You will undertake a specialised capstone project and access co-working spaces, enabling you to collaborate with like-minded peers and kickstart your own professional network. An honours year is available for high-achieving students interested in undertaking a focused research project.

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Uganda Technology And Management University

The BS in software engineering is based on a mathematical foundation that includes calculus, linear algebra and discrete mathematics. The two programs also have the same computer science core, including modern programming methodologies, the analysis of algorithms and data structures, and the study of operating systems. While the computer science program continues with courses in advanced data structures, programming languages and automata theory, the software engineering program includes courses in engineering, software validation and testing, and software architecture. There is also a rich choice of application areas, including digital systems design, computer networks, embedded systems, computer imaging, artificial intelligence, machine learning and human-computer interaction. Careers in Software Engineering Virtually all major companies and corporations need software-related core competencies. Software engineers are central in developing and making use of these competencies. They work in teams that interface extensively with clients, company executives, IT managers, data scientists, and security and domain experts. Software engineering professionals are creative, highly collaborative, well paid and in very high demand with employers. Software engineering graduates embark on career paths that may lead to positions as chief strategy officer, project manager, chief technology officer, software architect, senior manager of software development, risk management officer and security analyst.

University

Cavendish University Uganda

Do you have a mathematical mind that can rival calculators? Are you interested in the intricacies of binary and software development? Do you reach for your keyboard with new algorithms that could solve the world’s problems? A computer science degree will grant you the credentials to transfer your inbuilt skills to a whole new generation. Computer Science is one of the areas of computing that includes Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering and Software Engineering. This Programme is designed to give students a strong background in the fundamentals of mathematics and computer science, thus preparing them for proficiency in designing, writing and developing computer programs.

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Uganda Pentecostal University

Offers a Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT), a three (3) years full-time degree program and a two (2) years Diploma in Information Technology & Certificate Information Technology open to all prospective students. The program is concerned with the application of existing computing technologies to the information needs of organizations and individual computer users. The current curriculum was designed with emphasis on having the student acquire the business, media, computing and communication skills necessary for employment and career opportunities in today’s ICT industries and business organizations. Students on this Programme develop conceptual and practical IT skills in integrating financial, organizational, marketing and production/service function with an overall business strategy. Most students will take up administrative positions in Information and Communication Technology sectors, Systems Analysts, Web-Designers, Web Programmers, Information Technology Planners, IT Company Secretaries and IT Project Managers.

University

Metropolitan International University

The Computing Department at Metropolitan International University aims to equip students with knowledge of the foundations of their chosen subject area and the skills necessary to apply their discipline to real-world problems. Our teaching regularly achieves high satisfaction scores and you will find many of our courses provide a diverse and engaging approach to teaching and learning, including project-based activities in all years, invited speakers and access to leading edge technologies in a range of dedicated labs throughout the campus. We have particular strengths in Networks, Foundations of Computing, Software Systems Engineering, Computational Simulation, Intelligent Networks, and HCI. Research is integrated with our teaching and students have an opportunity to be introduced to emerging technology in these areas at undergraduate level of study. Mission To advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research, particularly: - in science, technology, mathematics and agricultural studies; and - at the postgraduate level; To assist in the economic and social development of Uganda Vision To unlock the potential of our staff, students and communities, in an environment conducive to learning, through teaching and research, and the pursuit of strategic partnerships. To be a leading university with significant international impact and strong local commitment

University

University of Kisubi

The Faculty of Business and ICT grew out of from the Faculty of Education where its programs were housed since its inception in 2009. We are committed to continue providing our students and the general public with relevant skills required not only for the competitive job market but also skills necessary. VISION: To be a leading faculty of Management and ICT that prepares competent Professionals, persons of Integrity who think Critically and Analytically, and are empowered by Gospel values to uphold human Dignity. MISSION: To provide a holistic business, management and ICT training for lifelong learning that enhances skills- oriented, faith-based leaders capable of being transformative agents of society. CORE VALUES: - Time Management - Respect - Integrity - Openness

Coding Bootcamp

Code Academy Uganda

Whether our children want to become farmers, doctors, teachers, or entrepreneurs, it’ll be easier for them to achieve their dreams in the digital age if they have some background in computer science. We need our children to learn 21st-century skills for a 21st-century world, and coding teaches them the creativity and problem-solving skills that are necessary for success. Computer programming is a skill that more Ugandans need to learn. At a time when our country is suffering from unemployment, whether you want to be an entrepreneur and start a business, or you’re just worried about having a job when you graduate, learning basic computer programming is the best way to do either. Every child deserves a chance. We have so far trained more than 3000 students in 3 years from the age of 7-19 years in computer science skills through our programs; Code School, Code Camp, Code Clubs, and Computer Mentorship program.

University

Valley University of Science and Technology

Our Bachelor of Science Information Technology degree program was designed, and is regularly updated, with input from the experts on our College of Information Technology Program Council, ensuring you learn best practices in systems and services, networking and security, scripting and programming, data management, and the business of IT. Earning a degree designed by industry experts adds theoretical depth to the practical knowledge you already have. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are - and then boost your knowledge and skills from there. The experts who make up our College of IT Program Council know exactly what it takes for a graduate to be successful in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of information technology.

College

Artfield Institute of Design

With the advent of the internet and its rapid popularity, More and more of us rely mainly on the internet for information, (be it shopping, social life and for getting informed) Companies even in Uganda have realized that the first point of contact most of their consumers will have with them will be through some kind of Digital devise. Making the front door to most businesses their websites. Thereby creating a demand for great web designers. Our Web design course introduces you to the principles of creating a well-planned, aesthetically pleasing and ultimately effective website from scratch. Whether for personal or professional purposes. With carefully selected modules like; - Introduction to web design. - Web hosting options and design tools - Planning your website: Content and structure - Working with images - Visualizing your website: Colors, images, fonts and layout - Basic of HTML, HTML5 and CSS - Coding with HTML5 and CSS - Advanced CSS, Java Script and trends in web design - Creating and publishing your website. - Testing and maintaining your website. This course is targeted at - Web developers, - Content managers, - Freelance digital communicators - And any other people working in the communication industry, wishing to upgrade their CV’s

University

Avance International University

The demand for computer scientists in the workplace remains strong. Computer scientists can make a difference in the world by helping to solve problems in areas as diverse as global communications, health care, public policy, scientific discovery and exploration, and climate change. Students who major in Computer Science develop and adapt new methods for solving highly technical problems at the forefront of technology. They are problem solvers first and foremost, and learn to think critically, logically, and abstractly. They gain both an understanding of the underlying theory and concepts of computing and the facility to integrate theory with practice. Students take both foundational courses and advanced technology courses that focus on systems and technology development. Our graduates are well prepared for a diverse range of careers in programming, web development, system support, network administration, database design, computer and network security, applications development, and software engineering. The program also provides academically outstanding and highly motivated majors with the opportunity to produce a rigorous thesis as the culmination of a two-semester project, beginning with a preparatory semester of related independent research.

College

Makerere Business Institute - MBI

Our department’s aim is to develop students' skills and abilities in the diverse subjects of Computer Science and ICT. We cover a wide range of practical ICT skills from creating websites to using graphical editing software such as Photoshop. We combine ICT with Computer Science to cover topics such as the theory of computing, programming and the history of computers in society. The skills, knowledge and problem solving skills which we develop provide students with the ability to succeed in all areas of the curriculum and the wider digital world. The Computer Science and ICT department consists of enthusiastic teachers dedicated to the subject and who have spent considerable time working in the ICT industry

Coding Bootcamp

Computer Pride

Established in 1990, Computer Pride Ltd is one of the leading computer firms that have a centre that is specialized in providing training services on Information Technology. The company has also singled out itself as providers of up to date and thorough Total IT Solution. Programming Courses - Development ASP.NET 4.5 MVC Web Applications - Oracle Java Programming SE Fundamentals - Python Programming - Web design and development using HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript

Accelerator

The Baobab Network

Based in Nairobi, The Baobab Network is Africa’s leading start-up accelerator, providing early stage technology companies across the African continent with funding, support and a global, platform to scale their businesses. We run a world-class accelerator programme supporting Africa’s boldest innovators to scale homegrown solutions. Our accelerator programme is designed to give you the funding and platform you need to take your company global. We offer start-ups $25,000 USD in funding and a 3-month cohort program including personalised two-week consultation sessions with tailored support, in exchange for 10% equity. Our ventures team, work with our portfolio to accelerate growth, build capacity and unlock the next stages of funding to help companies scale.

Accelerator

Catalyst Fund Nairobi

Catalyst Fund is an accelerator that supports inclusive tech innovators in emerging markets. We support impact companies offering accessible, affordable and appropriate solutions, designed for underserved individuals and micro and small enterprises, and accelerate the local ecosystems around them. We offer bespoke venture building support, embedding our experts into the startup teams, to help them better understand their customers’ needs and preferences and gain their trust, develop robust technology foundations, reach product-market fit, communicate more effectively with their clients, raise investment and connect with partners who can help them scale. We leverage global expertise and local knowledge to craft and scale solutions, and catalyze innovation ecosystems, partnering with leading public, private and philanthropic organizations, for a more inclusive and sustainable planet.

Incubator

Junub Open Space

Junub are focused on programme development and capacity building of young entrepreneurs in their community. Junub Open Space is a community oriented initiative aiming at empowering and supporting Innovation among Youth. Our vision is to create a resilient South Sudan through our activities by every inch.

Coworking

AfricaWorks Nairobi

Based in Westlands – the region’s commercial hub, this space prides itself in providing excellent office facilities and services, with a view of the skyline of Nairobi. Our mission is to unlock Africa’s business potential by providing high-quality office and coworking space solutions in cities across Africa including Abidjan, Accra, Cape Town, Dakar, Dar Es Salaam, Lagos, Lusaka and Nairobi and in turn creating vibrant and successful business communities across the continent. Connect AfricaWorks encourages the free flow of ideas to create a vibrant Pan-African community that grows together. Our community is made up of 2,000+ self-driven entrepreneurs/founders, C-Level executives, independent freelancers and creative artists from every industry imaginable across the continent. Grow Since we launched in 2019, we have recorded tremendous growth and helped a number of Africa’s best businesses grow under OneRoof®. We are ambitious for continued growth, and we do this by working with the best minds to provide new age thinking & solutions that address the continent’s potential. Succeed We are committed to your success, and we strive to share your success with our AfricaWorks Pan-African community. If you're looking to scale your business to the next level, our flexible spaces guarantee your success and growth under OneRoof ®

Incubator

Scenius

We are a vibrant youth space that supports entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, and collaboration amongst the youth in South Sudan. We act as a catalyst for empowering youth ventures in South Sudan. Located in Hai Malakal Neighborhood of Juba, Scenius is at a central place and is accessible from multiple directions. Currently, the Hub has over 70 members from diverse backgrounds. The majority of them are young entrepreneurs who use the space as a launching pad for their various ideas and businesses. In its current form, the Hub offers an opportunity for the youth that is rarely found in South Sudan. Our Hub has a serene co-working space equipped with wifi, power, and shared workstations. Through a partnership with Liquid Intelligent technologies, one of Africa’s largest fiber-optic network operators, the Hub provides complimentary high-speed internet access for over 20 visitors daily. People from different fields come and work as well as network at the space daily. The programs within the hub also focus on supporting early-stage and scale-up stage startups with various business and management skills and mentorship to ensure the survival of the businesses. These programs are customized to suit the needs of and requirements of the South Sudan business ecosystem. Our Community includes a diverse group of people from various fields and disciplines united under the umbrella of Scenius. The biggest value the community brings to space is the collaboration and sharing of knowledge that builds a strong collective vision. See our membership that is made to suit the various levels of engagement and growth.

University

University of Juba

University of Juba established the Computer Studies Centre (CSC) in July 1996. In accordance with the resolution of the Senate and the authorization of University of Juba Council (statute number 15). The Centre was opened with the latest technical specifications and its main aim was to meet the practical requirement for short and intermediate Computer Skills training courses for government and private institutions as well as individual applicants. Following the increase in the demand for computer graduates, the Centre was upgraded in April 2009 to a full School of Computer Science and Information Technology (SCSIT) offering two Bachelor of Science degree programs (5 years) in either Computer Science or Information Technology. Vision To prepare highly qualified professionals and academicians for efficient contribution to edification of knowledge society and to achieve the country development goals through fostering and academic environment ideal for development of knowledge, research, innovation, and life-long, facilitate in transforming South Sudan into knowledge base economy, and prepare to tackle complex problems facing the nation, region and the world. Objectives - To meet the demand of the labor market for Computer and IT trained professionals. - To provide students with the knowledge and skills in computing and communication technologies to enable them to succeed in their future life no matter which field of work they choose. - To eradicate ICT illiteracy to keep the digital divided to a minimum to that South Sudan is not deprived from becoming a full and dynamic member of the global community.

Coding Bootcamp

STEM Impact Center

The STEM Impact Center Kenya is a mobile tinkering lab that provides creative space and resources for learners and educators to explore science, technologies, mathematics, engineering, and mathematics STEM) creative coding and physical computing. What We Do Student Program's We engage students in tinkering in creative coding and robotics activities at all age groups and levels of education Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) tinkering activities. Teacher Program's We engage teachers in processional development to enhance ICT integration in the classroom and to be able to support students in creative thinking, problem solving ideation and innovations. Project Implementation We collaborate with different organizations, NGO`s private institutions and education stakeholders ie Ministry of Education among others to implement projects in STEM throughout East Africa region. Tech Prototyping Do you have an idea or innovation collaborate with our diverse team of experts to design and develop prototype projects. Tinkering Labs We offer creative space for anyone to explore STEM activities, organize hackathons and competitions. STEM Equipment Lending Do you require equipment for your class? We equips our partner teachers with classroom kits of ready to use, hands on resources for teaching engaging lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

Coding Bootcamp

Modcom

Our main goal is to offer technology trainings with a focus on hands-on skills that are industry driven. We provide students with technical skills that enable them to secure employment or become self employed, integrate academics with critical thinking and problem solving skills, that develops the qualities and attitudes in order to promote successful and continuous innovation. We are nationally recognized for providing a state-of-the-art learning environment in a wide spectrum of applied technology fields. Our programs include University Boot Camps, High Schools Trainings, Corporate Trainings, Mobile Software Development Programs, Data Science, IBM Certifications, Cyber Security and USSD. Modcom Institute was founded in 2016, we have offered skills based trainings and professionals courses to over 5,210 students and secured key partnerships with leading firms such as Google, Safaricom, IBM etc.

Coding Bootcamp

Inceptor

Inceptor is the leading Innovation Centre in Africa offering Tech-Solutions & Training in Software Development, Mobile App Development, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design & Cybersecurity among other tech-skills programs. Our Goal is solving the global tech-talent shortage by identifying the untapped brilliant talents; exposing them to learning opportunities at an elite level and placing them to work with partner companies looking for these talents as part of their team. Inceptor helps businesses around the world to build remote teams quickly and cost-effectively through management of tech-solutions for companies in need of these talents to fulfill their growth needs. Our headquarters is in Kenya with technologists in South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda & Egypt. What we do - Live-project Training: We offer fully practical, personalized and objective-driven training aimed at equipping learners with competitive professional skills to advance in their career and perform at world class level. - Placement: Through our placement program, over 75% of our students are absorbed by partner companies in need of professionals with these rare tech-skills talent to work with them. - Mentorship: Luckily, our instructors are experienced technology experts already working in the industry. Through our Incubation Program, we help our students reach their full human potential by achieving their goals through training and supporting them to understanding and benefiting from opportunities in the technology space. Why join us By joining an Inceptor, you become part of our Tech Professional Community who collaborates with other professionals in learning, sharing of knowledge and giving value to the community; - Objective Training. We offer goal-driven training based on a goal, passion and interest. - Our training is skill-based, 100% hands-on practical & on Live-projects. - Placement. We help in linking up qualified tech professionals to partner companies in need of these technologists. - We have a tech incubation program for the students to work on live projects or clients’ gigs under our mentorship. - We help our students in profiling & promoting their tech-skills talents. - Seasoned trainers – Training by instructors who are experts already in the industry.

Coding Bootcamp

eMobilis

eMobilis seeks to empower and upskill young people with ICT, Software Development, Data Science, Online Work and Digital Skills that enable them to thrive in the future of work and to put Kenya on the map for innovation and talent. The mission of eMobilis is to create opportunities for African youth by training them on digital, software and other technologies that prepare them for the future of work by equipping them with marketable, industry driven skills. Our goal is to ensure that our talented youth are available and trained in order to meet the growing opportunities and needs of the ICT Industry in Africa. We also envision an explosion of technology innovation and the creation of successful tech ventures by local developers from across the country with a zeal for changing the world through harnessing the power of their technology training for social good.

Coding Bootcamp

Institute of Software Technologies

We are a fully-fledged Kenyan Institution registered with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (MOHEST), to provide Technical, Industrial, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Training (TIVET). We offer courses in HTML/CSS.Java Programming For Beginners. Javascript programming. C++ Programming. Python Programming Advanced. Java Programming Advanced. Python Programming For Beginners. Web Development Advanced. Web Development For Beginners and more

University

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

The 16-20 month MSIT program strikes a fine balance between technology, business and innovation, preparing the next generation of ICT leaders in Africa. This program is for students interested in an interdisciplinary curriculum that covers key topics in data science, cyber security, software engineering and telecommunications among others. The 16-20 month MS EAI program opens the door to advanced skills that will enable engineers to design powerful solutions to today's challenges. Students learn to combine a foundation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science with their engineering, information technology, and software skills through theoretical and practical hands-on study of real-world applications. There are three tracks from which students may choose: The professional track is for: - Students who are interested in becoming IT professionals - Students looking to develop a career in existing businesses The academic track is for: Those interested in pursuing a research career and/or Ph.D. after their MSIT. A faculty research advisor must first approve students based on their skills and interest in the faculty’s work. Students will then work closely with that professor, who will guide and supervise their research. The entrepreneurship track is for: - Students looking to develop their own innovation projects to solve a real problem

Incubator

Iris Hub

Iris Hub is an incubation an innovation center that is using technology to address youth and woman unemployment; As Rwandan’s leading entrepreneurship Support organization. We unify and strengthen the Rwandan entrepreneurship ecosystem by promoting an inclusive entrepreneurial culture. Iris Hub helps create the necessary conditions needed for every entrepreneur to succeed and we proudly as a inspiration for entrepreneurs and investment. Through our flagship events, digital programs, and policy, mentorship and advocacy efforts, 1.1. Vision Gathering multidisciplinary groups of students and let them work with an aim of speak for creating new sustainable solutions for their communities and future employers with creating a more integrated relationship between the students and the potential employers. 1.2. Mission: Powering Innovation in young entrepreneurs and Innovators through in Education, Agriculture, Real-estate, Healthcare, promoting Cashless sand raising Financial Inclusion with Innovation Speed and Agility

Coding Bootcamp

Rwanda Coding Academy

Rwanda Coding Academy attracts students who are "Born To Code" who have completed ordinary level (Lower secondary) to undertake a three years graduation software engineering course, specifically in the field of software programming, embedded programming and cyber-security. Background Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) is a special model school incepted by the Government of Rwanda. It is hybrid of both general education and TVET. It teaches Software Development, Embedded Systems Programming, and Cyber-Security. Rwanda Coding Academy is located in Nyabihu District, Western province. It was established on Jan. 28th, 2019 by the Gov’t of Rwanda. and was put under management of Rwanda Polytechnic (RP). Rwanda has embraced technology and is now preparing its young population for the future by launching a coding academy. The school's motto "born to code" encourages young people interested in coding to pursue it as a career. The academy focuses on cyber security and software programming, and 28 girls and 32 boys enrolled in the first intake. The Rwandan government and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) recently launched the Rwanda Coding Academy in partnership with the Ministry of ICT, Ministry of Education and Rwanda Polytechnic among other institutions. The Rwanda Coding Academy, which opened on the 4th of February 2019 with a total of 60 students; 30 girls and 30 boys. The coding academy whose motto is: "born to code" targets students with an interest in coding and seek to pursue coding as a long time career. The $4.6 billion structure that hosts the coding academy and the Nyabihu Technical and Vocational Education and Training School (VTET) was deliberately built away from the country's capital, Kigali.

Coding Bootcamp

Creativity Lab

Limited access to laboratory and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) tools in schools affects children's interest in STEM subjects as they graduate from the primary level to high school and university. Overtime, this can negatively impact the quality of innovations that would otherwise drive the increasing technological growth of our country and the ability of students to participate in the global STEM 'revolution.' Thus, Creativity Lab exists to bridge that gap by offering an innovative approach to teaching STEM, providing educational resources and practical tools for students to build their skills in robotics, creative coding and engineering. Primarily, Creativity Lab also works with schools to support teachers to incorporate STEM activities into the classroom and conduct after school STEM workshops for children. Our inclusive model is particularly aimed towards making a positive impact with schools located in rural communities that may not have full access to STEM resources. Incorporating hands-on STEM experiments in the classroom adheres to a competency-based curriculum and offers students the opportunity to challenge their critical thinking, problem solving skills and creativity. Creativity Lab is building the next generation of problem solvers while preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow and knowledge to be active participants globally.

Coding Bootcamp

WeCode Rwanda

WeCode is a high-class software development and coding training for working-age Rwandan women initiated by the German Government. WeCode is implemented with technical assistance from GIZ Rwanda in close collaboration with local training providers and in partnership with Rwandan institutions like MINECOFIN, the Ministry of ICT, and Innovation and the ICT Chamber. About The programme The programme is divided in four different phases; Pre-Introduction, Introduction, Advanced Programming and Job Placement, as influenced by Moringa School Pre-prep, Prep and Core programme. Pre-introduction to programming This 4-week full time digital skills training is preparing students to thrive in the following more advanced phases of the WeCode programme. Introduction to Programming This 5-week, full time introduction to programming course is designed for both beginners to learn the fundamentals of programming as well as more established developers to sharpen their base of front-end skills. Advanced Programming This is a 15-week, full time course with 12 weeks of curriculum and 3 weeks of group projects and professional development. Professional development is integrated throughout the curriculum. Core consists of different pathways. Students choose either full-stack web or mobile development. With full-stack web, students explore Python, Java Script and Django. Then, with mobile development, they explore Java, Javascript and Android. At WeCode we do not only teach students to become the best developers but we also train them with the soft skills like communication, teamwork and presentation skills. These are the skills that students can use in order to become the best employees, freelancers and even entrepreneurs based on the needs of the job market. The biggest goal of the WeCode Programme is to prepare talented students to get into jobs.

Coworking

Norrsken Kigali House

Norrsken House Kigali is designed for all of your work needs. Whether you're looking for collaborative spaces or a private space to focus, we've got you covered. ‍ We offer flex and dedicated desks, and private office spaces. But that's not all— Our membership includes everything you’ll need, including wifi, coffee, meeting and conference room credits, printing, and ability to use Norrsken House as your registered address. ‍Features 1. State of the art meeting, conference and workshop rooms Our meeting rooms are made to be super flexible and are always there when you need them. With high-tech solutions and, for all you idea-sketchers and wire-framers out there, we've littered this place with whiteboards. ‍2. Skype booths & quiet area It's not always easy to find a quiet place in Kigali, and one of the toughest things about a traditional open office is not being able to get away to make an important call or skype meeting. We've solved this by embedding small skype rooms and phone booths throughout, specifically made for when you need to make an important call or attend a conference long distance. ‍3. Event space We take events to the next level. The Kigali Norrsken House has everything you need to create a fantastic event - crowd seating, big screen projectors, microphones, stage lighting and really (really) good sound systems. ‍4. Team areas To work more efficiently, teams often times want to sit and work together. We go beyond simply sitting in the same office: reserve private spaces for the day or have an impromptu meeting in our cafe or common spaces. ‍5. Outdoor seating Prefer sitting outside? We've got you covered! Settle down for some focus time in our outdoor pergola, or have a quick chat on any of our outdoor benches. No matter where you choose, you'll be surrounded by lush vegetation. ‍6. Inspiring interior design and architecture We hired the best and the brightest to build a space that goes far beyond just function. Working at Norrsken Kigali House will get you out of any work slump, providing you a creative space to be innovative.

University

University Of Gitwe

The course emphasises the role of technology in the modern business environment, enabling our graduates to appreciate and utilise technology in meeting real-world business goals. You will acquire technical skills in software engineering and system design, as well as an understanding of how these impact organisations. Software engineering projects conducted throughout your degree are taught in conjunction with industry professionals and give you the opportunity to test your skills against real-world problems. Alongside a range of technical skills, you will develop a range of industrially relevant skills, including those in communication, planning and management.

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Imizi Workspace

Designed to meet the needs of its evolving customers, Imizi Workspace is an all-encompassing ecosystem to nurture and grow the next generation of enterprises and support running their operations in a good business environment. Imizi Workspace offers benefits and amenities in a secure and professional environment. Our membership options allow you to work in high-profile, flexible workspaces with mail handling and meeting room access, without committing to a long-term lease.

University

Kigali Independent University ULK

The Department of Computer Science is the unique department into the School of Science and Technology (ST) at ULK, which is comprised of several Engineering and Sciences Departments. Programs were selected based on what was thought to be a dire local need as well as being relevant to the demand of the Regional job market. The programs are designed to provide Hands-on skills training, and they focus on the technology of design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of the hardware and the software components of modern systems and computer-controlled equipment. The programs provide practical and theoretical principles to design and adequately maintain systems as well as using computerized equipment and instruments to solve technical problems in diverse application domains.

Incubator

FasterCapital Ethiopia

FasterCapital is an online incubator which is operating in Ethiopia. We can help accelerate/incubate startups in Ethiopia. We usually help by providing work per equity. The work can be technical development per equity or business development per equity. In the Tech Cofounder program, we help the startup build an MVP or build a prototype, whether it’s a mobile app (Android app, iPhone app) or a web app. We provide 50% of the money needed and provide a very cost effective development process. We provide excellent product conceptualization and product design services. In the Raise Capital program, we improve the startup’s pitch deck, business plan and financial operating model and forecasts. We also help startups reach out to angel investors and VCs through warm introductions. We help the team in funding planning phase, i.e. how much money to raise and the valuation of the startup. We finally help them in negotiating and closing deals with angels and/or Venture Capitals. We help startups and businesses in raising capital from angel investors, getting funded by Venture capitals in Ethiopia, other accelerators/incubators (with whom we have partnerships), getting a small business loan for startups in Ethiopia, getting small business grants for startups in Ethiopia, and getting funded through crowdfunding for startups in Ethiopia, government funds, and other funding sources. Below are some of the services that we provide for startups in Ethiopia. You can also check our network of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, regional partners and representatives in Ethiopia. A list of companies we have helped in our four programs: Raise Capital, Grow your Startup, Tech Cofounder or Idea to Product that are located in Ethiopia. Our Programs Raise Capital Whether you are a startup or a business raising funds, we match you with angel investors, Venture Capitals, government funds, banks, and other funding sources. We can also prepare/review your pitch deck, business plan and financial model. Tech Cofounder You are looking for a tech cofounder, a technical team, or a CTO to build the product. We provide technical support and cover 50% of the costs. We build and/or improve your MVP. We help in software development, UI and UX, integrating AI, others. Grow your Startup You have built your MVP and you are looking to grow your sales, increase your profitability, reach new and global markets, improve your marketing. We help you grow into new markets and scale your business while covering 50% of the costs. Idea to Product For first-timers, validate the idea, write the Business Plan, Pitch Deck and Financial Model from scratch and find investors. We help you get your business off the ground, find the right market and business model, and study your competitors.

Tech Hub

kLab Rwanda

As Rwanda strives towards establishing a knowledge based economy and achieving its Vision 2020 goals, fostering innovative ICT based SMEs becomes critically important. kLab (knowledge Lab) is a unique open technology hub in Kigali where students, fresh graduates, entrepreneurs and innovators come to work on their ideas/projects to turn them into viable business models. The growing kLab community is also made of experienced mentors who provide both technical and business assistance to needy members. At kLab we also host events, workshops, bootcamp, hackathons and networking sessions to promote collaboration/partnerships, investment and financing. kLab's mission is to promote, facilitate and support the development of innovative ICT solutions by nurturing a vivid community of entrepreneurs and mentors. kLab Startups Academy kLab Startups Academy initiated entrepreneurs &innovators program that will be providing skills to tech entrepreneurs and the software developers. The program is designed to pre-incubate entrepreneurs from the ideation stage to prototype level whereas they have a market fit prototype. This program will be a pipeline to 250Startups for the entrepreneurs that will graduate in the program as well as SOLVIT AFRICA for the software developers where they will be channeled to job opportunities for the competent developers. With our partnering companies 250Startups and SOLVIT Africa as the channeling pipeline for the program, we believe that this program can help a lot in the creation of the tech startups and job creations hence impacting the kLab community and the ICT Ecosystem in general. Why applying in the program? 1.Pre-incubation 2. Market fit prototype 3. Access to tech incubations such as 250Startups Who can apply? 1. Tech entrepreneurs 2. Software developers Criteria - High school graduates, University students or graduates, TVET - Being a tech entrepreneur - Willing to become a software developer and entrepreneur - Having worked to 1 or more IT projects (i.e ...School projects) - Willing to be committed to the program - Being a kLab member or willing to become one The program duration will be 3 moths with the intensive trainings on Back-end, Front-end, Mobile App Android and IOS and entrepreneurship skills on Business model canvas , Business plan, Introduction to management ,Introduction to finance 101, Design thinking, etc. We would like to encourage kLab community and tech youth in Rwanda to apply for this opportunity for one of the category; Whether tech entrepreneur with a project or whether you are a software developer.

University

Adventist University of Central Africa

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology (IST) introduces concepts upon which information systems are founded and analyzes them as solutions to real-world problems. The curriculum provides students with the critical skills and knowledge required to direct and control the design, planning and management of information infrastructures in professional settings. This degree program addresses the workplace need for professionals with information systems management and development expertise. Quick Facts High Employment Rate Software developers, computer systems analysts, and computer systems administrators consistently make the list for the annual U.S. News and World Report’s 100 Best Jobs. Since all industries need software solutions and systems management, it is expected that careers in this field of study will continue to be among the fastest growing occupations. Valuable Work Skills for Today's Workplace The program’s comprehensive curriculum includes coursework in computer architecture, software design and programming, data structures, analysis of algorithms, operating systems principles, IT project management and information security.

Incubator

Westerwelle StartupHaus Kigali

The Westerwelle Startuphaus Kigali powered by Evonik Foundation is operated by the Westerwelle Foundation. The Westerwelle Startup Haus Kigali offers a unique mix of services; co-working space, networking events, private offices, maker-space, advisory services and international networking opportunities to local entrepreneurs. Our goal is to create an entrepreneurial hub for the community to exchange ideas and develop their business plan. The Westerwelle Foundation for International Understanding is a German-based non-profit organisation, established in 2013 by Dr. Guido Westerwelle, former German Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ralph Dommermuth, CEO and Founder of United Internet AG. The Westerwelle Foundation aims to promote entrepreneurship, social-economic growth, and job creation in developing countries. Evonik foundation is a non-profit organisation by Evonik Industries. It promotes enthusiasm for mathematical, scientific and technical topics. Up-and-coming talents need opportunities that will allow them to expand and improve their knowledge and experience in the given areas, going beyond school education.

University

University of Rwanda

Our School aims at producing competent and skillful graduates catering to the demands of the rewarding ICT job market in various industry sectors. ICT is the backbone and an essential element of most businesses today. It provides impetus to the day-to-day business functions by allowing for better cross departmental or organizational collaboration and communication, more effective streamlining of business processes, better management of human and material resources, and better facilitation of human system interaction through the implementation of integrated, efficient, and reliable information systems. More importantly, ICT literally opens up the access to a whole world of information, a fact that has fundamentally changed the way we live. ICT knowledge areas include computer software and hardware, networking, information management and security, database management systems, wireless communication, the Internet, artificial intelligence, and embedded electronic devices, just to name a few. Each of these knowledge areas has seen constant and revolutionary developments almost every day for the past few decades. In fact, the ICT field will continue to make substantial progress in the foreseeable future. The prospects of a career in the ICT area are simply enormous given the heavy reliance of business and individual activities on ICT. In fact, ICT graduates can be employed in a wide range of industry sectors including software development, technical consulting, telecommunication, web design and development, banking and finance, manufacturing, biotechnology, healthcare, education civil service. Expected Learning Outcome ICT has been identified as a tool “to transform a subsistence economy into an information-rich, knowledge-based one, and accelerate economic growth”. The Government of Rwanda has the very broad objective of imparting quality education for ICT in Higher Learning Institutions in the country. This will meet the challenging demands on computing manpower of all industries and government organizations in the country and in the surrounding regions, which need highly skilled professionals capable of finding solutions to problems in ICT that requires fast and reliable action. Computer Science being the basics for ICT, the rationale of the programme is, therefore, to offer a comprehensive foundation that permits graduates to adapt to changing technologies and new ideas. At the end of the programme learners should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of : - Mathematics and sciences relevant to computer science. - The fundamental concepts, principles and theories of computing. - Design and development of hardware and software at a specialist level. - The principles of design and development including an awareness of standards of practice. - The professional, legal and ethical responsibilities of a computer science - The environmental and social impact of computer science activities - Business and management techniques relevant to computer science - Quality and benchmarks in computer software and software development

University

University of Kigali

University of Kigali has endeavored to be the seat of academic excellence in Rwanda. The School of Computing and IT has continuously adapted itself to suit diverse student needs in a rapidly changing and growing regional economy. The School continues, each year, to attract some of the nation’s best and maintains a diverse student body with a great degree of gender balance. At the undergraduate level, the School of Computing and IT offers a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS), Business Information Technology (BBIT) and Information Technology (BIT) degrees. These degree programs are conducted simultaneously in the Day, Evening and Weekend sessions. School of Computing and IT Mission and Purpose - The mission of School of Computing and IT is to provides secure, reliable, and integrated technology solutions in alignment with academic and administrative goals, while delivering excellence in customer service. Following are the objectives the Department of IT (Dept. IT) for the 2013/2014 academic year. - Promote safe, disciplined, and drug-free learning environments. - Improve learning by ensuring that more students have effective teachers through implementing evaluation and support systems that consider multiple measurers of effectiveness. - Stimulate a working environment within the faculty that is supportive of staff and encourages active engagement and a positive contribution from individual members of staff. - Support innovation in programme design and delivery, learning, teaching and assessment methods and student support, and lead the faculty’s commitment to a learning culture for staff and students. - Proactively develop the portfolio of programmes, seeking opportunities for new and modified programmes in response to changes in market demand. School of Computing and IT Vision We are committed to investing in technology to support our mission and to creating an information technology “baseline” that embraces the diversity and innovation. Advantages of Studying Computing and IT An ICT degree from UOK offers practical learning through our work experience programs and laboratory experience, so you graduate with real-world skills and knowledge. The final year team project gives you an opportunity to showcase your work. We work closely with industry to ensure that programs are relevant and that graduates are well positioned to be leaders in their respective fields. Many of our students have secured employment well before graduation. They earn high starting salaries and are in strong demand. The advantages of studying Computing and IT at University of Kigali include: Strong foundation for combined academic studies Students are able to take optional modules in business and IT and by combining law with a range of non-law degrees, the potential of becoming a powerful and well-rounded leader is beyond measure. Multitudes of career options Other than becoming an IT scientist, Computing and IT graduates are desirable candidates for various fields such as media, academia, commerce and industry and more. You will find that studying Computing and IT can take you just about anywhere. Financial stability Obtaining a Computer Science or Information Technology or Business Information Technology degree may not guarantee immediate success or an exceedingly large amount of money but it is close. This professional qualification allows you to enjoy more job security and higher salary as compared to those without. The rest is up to you. Master critical thinking, strong reasoning and analytical skills The knowledge and skills gained from studying Computer Science or Information Technology or Business Information Technology facilitate students to analyze all sides of complex situations or problems and to devise the best solution based on strong reasoning and critical thinking. The power to make a difference through Computing and IT You may have a strong sense of justice and wish to improve the defects in the system, studying law offers you the legal education and qualification to ultimately make that significant change. Respect and prestige Many Computing and IT graduates are successful in various industries and more became world leaders who are highly respected. The job is not easy but those who uphold justice are most deserving of respect. Awareness of rights and responsibilities Being aware of rights and responsibilities enables you to become the best that you can be as a fellow human being. Studying Computer Science or Information Technology or Business Information Technology allows students to understand Information technology in general. Self-confidence Studying one of the Degrees under the School of Computing and IT is an empowering experience. The students often work in groups, take extra training in different certificates (Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), IT Essentials, Python Programming, Mobile application development) and actively participate in innovation through the incubation center. Such environments nurture good self-esteem, confidence and a skilled person. Better communication skills and high adaptability towards various career transitions Students under the School of Computing and IT develop the ability to innovate and be creative, keen problem-solving abilities and the capacity for independent thinking. As a result, Computer Science or Information Technology or Business Information Technology graduates adapt very well in various situations or career transitions. An intellectual challenge With such compelling benefits, it comes to reason that obtaining a degree from the School of Computing and IT is not easy. The standards are high and outstanding academic performance is expected. Studying Computer Science or Information Technology or Business Information Technology is demanding, yet this may well be the biggest benefit of studying: learning to push your limits.

Incubator

Impact Hub Kigali

We believe that bottom-up innovation is the key to development and the creation of a better future for Rwanda and for the world. We are passionate about bringing people together to solve their social challenges together. We bring a systems change approach to our work on improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting environmental sustainability and creating platforms for arts, culture and social progress. We are a social enterprise. Our profit motive exists solely to provide sustainability for our social objectives. Our social mission comes first. Impact Hub Kigali will reinvest at least 51% of its profits into furthering its social mission. Approach Embedded in Design Thinking, we foster collaboration, unlock creativity and create innovative solutions: - Inspire: challenging the status quo is possible – we do it every day. - Connect: accessing a professional ecosystem of change makers and curating interaction across silos. - Enable: we disrupt mindsets, share expertise and the necessary tools to create a better future for all.

Coworking

Waka

WAKA creates spaces where people can work, live and thrive. WAKA started as Kigali’s largest independent health and fitness facility in 2014 and has now expanded to offer the continent’s first ever “Lifestyle Hub” – a combined fitness, co-working, and event facility to accommodate a network of growing and aspiring companies and citizens. Connect Grow your business, grow yourself. Build new partnerships and new ideas within our community. Live work We’ve designed more life into work by offering free gym memberships, a cafe/bar and plenty of social opportunities. Go for it Our flexible pricing and services mean that we can grow as you do. Our offices If you need a modern co-working space, you have come to the right place. All of our office, private, semi-private and hot desks have free access to our fitness facility, high speed internet, printing facilities and reception and cleaning services. Just ask one of our team members, who are always on hand to assist you. Discover our facility Meeting rooms Our facility features different types of meeting venues that can accommodate whoever you may be bringing together. We can accommodate anything from a quick, intimate business meeting to week-long team-wide workshops or seminars. Call us or come by our office for details.

Incubator

Impact Hub Bujumbura

Impact Hub Bujumbura has an independent body that oversees management and runs a hybrid business model. They are an innovation center and an incubator and accelerator that focuses on social impact, job creation and innovation.

College

Polytechnic University of Gitega

Training students in new Information and Communication techniques. The goal of the faculty is to provide training in the fields of information and communication techniques; provide students with the ability to analyze socio-economic issues through information and communication technologies; help students acquire know-how and skills enabling them to integrate into socio-economic fabrics. The Networks and Telecom or Information Technologies bachelor must be able to: - Demonstrate knowledge of computer networks, Telecom and Programming; - Understand information processing; - Master the security of IT and Telecom systems; - Design, administer a network and database; - Ensure the maintenance of networks, telecoms, software and computer equipment; - Demonstrate knowledge of local and remote networks; - Mastering information management; - Understand communication media and transmission systems; - Master the operation and security of systems (switching systems, transmission systems, etc.); - Interpret technical instructions and process abstract variables; - Linking theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Employability skills The bachelor in Networks and Telecom or Information Technologies must be able to: - Install, administer, maintain networks and software; - Ensure the security of computer networks and systems; - Ensure the implementation and management of communication systems; - Analyze business problems and provide IT solutions; - Design and manage a website. Individual development skills The bachelor in Networks and Telecom or Information Technologies must be able to: - Demonstrate professionalism; - Integrate a technical team and ensure the link between customers and the company; - Have a critical mind; - Have a creative mind; - Have a technological watch; - Adapt to a multicultural technical environment.

University

Hope Africa University

Computer science focuses on how to design, build, and effectively use the computers and systems that we interact with every day — from the iPhones in our hands to the complex databases in our banks and hospitals. Because computer technology powers the most essential functions of business, industry, government and entertainment, computer scientists have tremendous opportunities for growth and exploration. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is a rigorous program that not only covers fundamental computer science subjects - such as object-oriented programming, computer architecture, and operating systems.

University

Integrated Polytechnic University

Provide Burundi with highly qualified executives in information and communication technologies. Overall objective Contribute to the improvement of computer science in its software/programming branch by using modern technologies adapted to local realities and by encouraging the winners to create their own computer companies. Program objectives - Develop the ability to analyze problems in order to implement cost-effective software solutions; - Establish measurable objectives in terms of safety, use, impact on productivity, maintenance, reliability, adaptability and economic viability; - Design software and complex systems including software parts to achieve these objectives; - Validate the requirements and the proposed solutions according to the problem to be solved; - Implement these solutions through well-structured programs; - Check that the software meets the objectives; - Effectively manage and coordinate software projects and teams. Skills provided by the training (in skill units) Graduates will leave the UPI being able to: - assist master computer engineers in their various works, particularly in design offices, in public, semi-public or private establishments specializing in computer science; - manage the computer parks of various public and private institutions using information and telecommunications technologies; - work in international organizations or projects using information and telecommunications technologies; - work in secondary technical schools teaching information technology and telecommunications; - pursue master's studies in Burundi and/or other countries. Openings Graduates of the computer science section will leave our university at this stage with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering/programming option. They will find employment in the following sectors: - Their own businesses: They will be encouraged to create their own jobs and employment for others by implementing web-, mobile-, and professional or mass software-based businesses; - The private sector: Businesses of individuals and companies with various legal statuses having information and telecommunications technologies in their fields of action; - The public sector: State services having information and telecommunications technologies in their fields of action; Each winner will be sufficiently qualified and competent to obtain employment both on Burundian territory and on the territories of neighboring countries. The BMD system allows student mobility to other countries that have adopted this system.

University

Bujumbura International University

Students learn principles, methods, and techniques for the construction of complex and evolving software systems. The major encompasses technical issues affecting software architecture, design, and implementation as well as process issues that address project management, planning, quality assurance, and product maintenance. Upon graduation, students are prepared for immediate employment and long-term professional growth in software development organizations. We offer a challenging undergraduate program that prepares students for the demands and challenges of the software industry.

University

Lake Tanganyika University

In Lake Tanganyika University’s Software Engineering program, you will learn how to: - Build user applications - Design web apps - Develop computer-systems software focused on computing utilities and operating systems After finishing the program, you’ll be prepared to: - Combine math, computer science and engineering to create useful apps - Follow your passions and interests; everyone needs software, so you will be able to work in any industry or field - Create applications, services and tools that improve people’s lives in Burundi and Africa You will also have a career advisor who will help you explore your career options along the way. Computer Engineering graduates can go into roles like: - Software engineer - Embedded software engineer - Software developer - Applications developer - Systems developer - Systems analyst - Data scientist - Data engineer - Web developer - Web designer - Cyber security analyst - Game developer

University

East Africa Star University

Information technology has become an indispensable asset for promoting development and the economy. It is in this sense that EASU offers a learning program that allows candidates to master different information technology techniques. The department of computer science provides a three years’ training program for full-time students, or 180 credits, enabling candidates to acquire skills in computer networks, system administration or software engineering. It is understood that the ultimate goal of training in computer maintenance is to make the students able to network and manage the maintenance of hardware and software resources; that training in Administration and Network Security is to make students able to design, configure, secure and manage computer networks and address the problems that arise; the aim of the training in Software Engineering is to make the student able to design, implement and optimize programs for analyzing software systems.

University

University of Ngozi

The use of computers has intensified in a few decades and continues to evolve. We use it daily in our professional and personal lives. It is in this context that the University of Ngozi and in connection with its overall objective, provides a master's degree in computer science. It designs the lessons in such a way that at the end of this training, future graduates have the ability to adapt to change but also to be the initiators. The objective of the training is twofold, both theoretical and professional. Throughout the bachelor's degree, students will have acquired a general culture and solid knowledge of computer sciences and techniques. The lessons are organized in such a way that these skills are extended to the business world. The modules offered range from computer programming through operating systems to project management; thus allowing the student to integrate professionally or to continue his studies up to research. The graduates from this training are operational in technical professions, in the field of information and communication with strong technical, technico-economic and managerial components (architect and network integrator, security and quality engineer, administrator of systems of information, IT equipment manager, design and development engineer for new ICT systems and services, support engineer for IT products and services and the Internet environment, technical sales engineer, account manager for systems and networks for large accounts).

Tech Hub

BujaHub

BujaHub provides a multisectoral solutions in order to meet the challenge of entrepreneurship and economic inclusivity for youths and women and increase incomes by equipping them with job skills, technical support and resources that are needed in skills development, job creation and suitability in their start-up venture. This in returns helps individuals to integrate well in the socio-professional sector, develop their skills, strengthen human capital and create durable labor markets in Burundi and Africa. The BujaHub support system comprises of three main pillars that are interconnected and interdependent in assuring the success of the job creation journey for talents, entrepreneurs and innovators in the country. When these three pillars work together, it assures the whole cycle of the journey of the entrepreneur from the beginning of the idea, to the implementation in the market. These pillars are ; discover, empower and connect.

University

University of Burundi

The training offer in Information and Communications Technology aims to provide Burundi with qualified executives likely to raise the level of use, mastery and integration of new technologies in all sectors of socio-economic activity. economy of the country. Provide the highest level of scientific and technical knowledge through theoretical and practical teachers so that the winners are ready to assume the most diversified responsibilities in the various public and private companies. Training objectives The training program aims to train Bachelors in Computer Engineering who are able to: - Understand information processing; - Mastering new information and communication technologies - Master the security of IT and Telecom systems; - Design, administer a network and database; - Ensure the maintenance of networks, telecoms, software and computer equipment; - Demonstrate knowledge of computer networks; - Mastering information management; - Demonstrate knowledge of computer networks, Telecom and Programming; - Master the operation and security of systems

University

Seychelles Institute of Technology

This newly developed programme is written using the compe- tency based approached (CBA). It is aimed at providing both the theoretical principles in information technology as well as the necessary prerequisite/skills/competencies to the graduates which will enable them to work with confidence with a certain degree of autonomy and some responsibility for the supervision of others. The graduates would be more suited to be employed a technical personal in the field of work. The high demand in the IT industry today is more practically oriented in different fields such as Network Engineering, Multimedia Designers and Soft- ware Developers, Telecommunication etc... Also there is boom in the IT Industry.

Coding Bootcamp

Seychelles Institute of Distance and Open Learning

Unlike electrical and computer engineers, computer scientists deal mostly with software and software systems; this includes their theory, design, development, and application. Principal areas of study within Computer Science include artificial intelligence, computer systems and networks, security, database systems, human computer interaction, vision and graphics, numerical analysis, programming languages, software engineering, bioinformatics and theory of computing. Although knowing how to program is essential to the study of computer science, it is only one element of the field. 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.

University

University of Seychelles

The vision of the Department Computing and Information Systems is to become a regional leader in providing high quality education and research in the area of Information and computer technology and engineering. Mission Producing quality graduates trained in the latest tools and technologies by imparting in-depth knowledge to the students, facilitating research activities and provide to the ever changing industrial requirements and public needs. Core Values The values of the Department, which we share, guide our decisions and behaviour. They are: - Integrity - Academic excellence and freedom - Mutual respect and human dignity - Diversity of thought, culture, gender, and ethnicity - Personal and institutional responsibility and accountability - Shared governance - A sense of community - Sensitivity to work-life concerns - Civic responsibility. - Confidentiality

Coworking

Blend

Blend Seychelles co-working memberships. We’ve created a range of membership options to fit your individual business needs and pride ourselves in flexible arrangements which give you access to fully furnished oﬃces, dedicated open spaces and safe workstations. As more and more people across the globe shift to a freelance lifestyle in order to focus on what really matters, coworking spaces around the world have provided an eﬃcient and comfortable space to work remotely. They’ve become a space where individuals from all industries can come together to work and grow under one roof and as part of one community. We wanted to bring this dream to Seychelles, to allow local freelancers and people who work from home, to have a place to come to that has all the benefits of an oﬃce AND the chance to be part of a bigger network, without the additional costs. Located in the business and industrial district of Mahé, in the brand new Abis Center at Providence, Blend has the perfect coworking desk with your name written on it. Onsite Staff Our team is here for you throughout the workweek, from front-desk service to personalized support Phone Booths These soundproofed alcoves provide comfortable sanctuaries for conducting private calls and video chats Micro-Roasted Coffee Stay caffeinated throughout the day with an infinite stream of freshly roasted coffee High Speed Internet Hook yourself up to hard-wired Ethernet or secure Wi-Fi, including IT support and guest log-in functionality. Conference Rooms Dedicated meeting spaces include A/V gear and unexpected details like custom wallpaper and marble tables Professional & Social Events From workshops to thought-leader panels and cheese tastings, our programming helps you nurture a strong team culture Unique Common Areas The heart-and-soul of our locations, these lounges are living-room-style spaces designed for creativity, comfort, and productivity. Printing Every floor has its own space stocked with a business-class printer, office supplies, and paper shredder. Cleaning Services Around the clock, our cleaning crew helps keep common areas, meeting rooms, and private offices looking their spiffiest

College

Mauritius Institute of Training and Development

The CIW Web Foundations series of courses is the most popular vendor-neutral Web education program in the world. Individuals who have completed all three Foundations courses have mastered more than mere digital literacy skills: They have a unique understanding of Internet business, data networking and Web site design. Certified CIW Web Foundations Associates have validated their understanding of important technologies that affect virtually every business. This certification is ideal for all professionals who use the Internet on the job. Once certified, these individuals are ready to pursue specialties in Web design, e-commerce, JavaScript, databases and other fields. Course Contents: - Internet connection methods - Internet protocols - Cloud computing - The basic functions of Web browsers - Web site development using Extensible HTML (XHTML) - Manual code writing and graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools - Essential networking technologies and skills - OSI reference model

Incubator

FastHub

Born of the demand for innovative and practical professional spaces in Grand Baie, the Fast Hub is located in the middle of a rich urban ecosystem along the coast of Mauritius. Our hubbers have quick access to free parking, a post office, a shopping center, banks, ATMs, exchange offices and many other amenities. The spaces of the Fast Hub opened at Grand Baie Coeur de Ville on March 1st, 2016. Renting a turnkey office allows you to benefit from the full range of our services. - Full access to our administrative services - Access to our meeting rooms upon reservation - Full access to our shared spaces for you and your team - Ability to privatise part or all of our terrace An easy-access solution ideal for last-minute meetings - Access to our administrative services during your days at the Fast Hub - A private workspace - High-speed fibre-optic internet connection - Access to our shared equipment (photocopier, lounges) - Full access to the coworking space and to the terrace With this kind of working arrangement, you benefit from a budget-friendly workspace while being in an environment that facilitates and encourages interaction with other professionals. Are you a young entrepreneur? An independent commercial agent? Do you work as a freelancer? Your home is not necessarily the best place to work productively and make the most out of your day. Coworking at the Fast Hub will allow you to benefit from quality professional interactions and high-speed fibre-optic internet connection.

Incubator

LinearArc Solutions

Supporting you from Ideation to Implementation. We accompany you free of charge across your entrepreneurial journey Mentoring Guiding you personally and professionally through fortnightly meetings with a dedicated coach to better equip you with the right tools to make your business a success Self Development Formal training sessions by professionals in the field, covering topics such as marketing, finance, strategy, legal framework and so forth Social Capital Hosting of quarterly events to meet people from the industry as well as facilitating meetings between the entrepreneur and established players in the market Financial Capital Supporting start-ups in pitching their business idea to potential investors and lenders by running through internal pitch deck sessions hosted by industry captains Physical Space Access to a co-working space including a meeting room and a business address to meet stakeholders as well as work on your project in a conducive environment Administration Providing administrative support to the start-ups including setting up of the company, trade licenses, basic accounting and setting up of bank accounts

Incubator

Mauritius Start-up Incubator

Be part of the 1st Ecosystem of services for Startup in Mauritius Our mission: To accompany startups who want to be developed and be guided to success. You will be supported on an end-to-end basis to launch, develop and establish your business. Office spaces, personnel mobilisation and full support, communication, outsourcing and strategic consulting ! Mauritius is ” the place to be ” to implement a project whose market shares may be Africa , Asia and Europe

Coworking

BRIGHT

BRIGHT (Belt Road Initiative Global Hub of Technovation) Centre is a one-stop BUSINESS HUB offering coworking space and conference facilities, financial and administrative support, and local networking. It caters to SMEs, start-ups, and investors who wish to set-up their African representative office in Mauritius and take advantage of its stable political and banking infrastructure. BRIGHT is well connected in Mauritius, having been an early investor in the Offshore Finance, Domestic Banking and Payment Sectors. It is part of PRIZM Group, a well-established Fintech and Digital Marketing conglomerate headquartered in Hong Kong but with offices and affiliates in PRC, Singapore, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and London.

Incubator

La Plage Factory

La Plage Factory focuses on propelling impact-driven African tech startups, by providing mentorship, business development support, and access to funding. Located in the very heart of the old Port-Louis, our coworking space is spread over two beautifully preserved colonial houses connected by a large cobblestone courtyard. We are the perfect address for tech businesses targeting Africa and Europe from Mauritius. La Plage Factory is an startup incubator-accelerator accredited by the MRIC, based in Mauritius. We provide a resilient scaffolding to ambitious and innovative entrepreneurs willing to address economic, social, or ecological challenges at local and/or regional level, through innovative business solutions. La Plage Factory operates from the “Coworking Port Louis”, offering a unique African business location with a flexible, connected and productiveworking environment. La Plage Factory is an accredited startup incubator-accelerator, based in Mauritius. We are committed to providing quality and sustainable operations, based on creative business dynamics, unmatched expertise mentorship and shared principles. La Plage Factory offers broad networking opportunities to facilitates access to market and finance. La Plage Factory is your trusted ally for a vibrant enterprise venture, from scratch to scale.

University

Middlesex University Mauritius

The ICT industry is a very important one in Mauritius and the region, involving hundreds of companies and thousands of employees. The programme offered is in line with the Vision 2030 to transform Mauritius into a Cyber Island and make ICT an important engine of economic growth. Some 600 ICT companies presently operate in Mauritius, in a wide range of activities including software development, call centre operations, business process outsourcing (BPO), IT-enabled services (ITES), web-enabled services, training, hardware assembly and sales, artificial Intelligence (AI), asset management, networking, consultancy, multimedia development, disaster recovery (DR) and other support services. By combining two key subject areas, Computer Science and Systems Engineering the programme has been designed to meet the requirements of a range of ICT companies by preparing students with knowledge and skills acquired from the combination of both fields of study so that they can build on their technical and critical thinking abilities, within a technology rich environment. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with professional and employable skills and attributes such as: - Multidisciplinary skills; - Business-oriented knowledge and awareness; - Ability to communicate effectively through a range of scenarios to different stakeholders; - - Ability to participate in and manage projects; Easily access professional qualifications suited to the industry needs (CEng, BCS, CCNA, MCSE, RHCE, HCNA etc.)

Coworking

Coworking Port-Louis

Located in the very heart of the old Port-Louis our co-working space of 300 square meters is spread over two beautifully preserved colonial houses (dating from the 18th century) connected by a large cobblestone courtyard. A range of centennial trees provide cool natural shade and something beautiful and peaceful to look at while working. You won’t believe you’re downtown Port Louis. We rent private offices (ranging from 2 to 6 positions) and single desks in an open space under simple month-to-month contracts. The offices design and decoration is a blend of colonial past and modern style. We offer all the functionality you need to take your business to the next level: Fully equipped conference rooms, chill-out outdoors lunch / meeting tables, fully functional “grandma’s” kitchen and bike-sharing facilities. Who is this for? Small Size Teams Your team is made of 2 to 6 people. You’re looking for cool office space in a central location. You want privacy but you don’t mind sharing common office resources like the meeting room, reception, kitchen, courtyard, etc. to keep rental costs low. Startups - Freelancers- Digital Nomads You are a boot-strapped entrepreneur working 24/7 on your project. You’re looking to transition from your home-office to a prestigious office location while surround yourself by like-minded people to keep inspiration high. High quality - You are a creative professional looking to work from an inspiring yet functional location. The historical surroundings and outdoor working spaces will foster your creativity. St Georges is a lively neighbourhood during the day too!

Coworking

The Hive Workplace

We believe that creating a community with passionate and purposeful people is the key for true interaction, collaboration and happiness of living. Boldly, we create places that offer people the opportunity to give life to their dreams. The Hive offers a wealth of advantages for entrepreneurs, startups & freelances, all within a community of over 150 SMEs & individuals!

University

Open University of Mauritius

The programme aims to provide you with a thorough and systematic understanding of the field of Computer Science. The programme is designed to give you experience of core technologies and techniques, while making it possible for you to design and build software programs and systems. The applied dissertation project will enable you to acquire valuable skills in teamwork, project planning, time management and presentation, applying your learning to design and implementation of your project. The programme consists of a combination of skills that enable our graduates to keep pace with this fast moving subject, and achieve rewarding careers around the world. Graduates mainly go on to work in the ICT industry as software developers, system analysts, software engineers or consultants among others. Academic possibilities include further study towards a Master’s degree programme or MPhil/PhD qualification

Coworking

The Edge By Know House

The Edge’s exceptional architecture and creative concept presents flexible floor plates with a wide range of thoughtful and modern amenities intended to delight you and attract new talents. The lively work place meets every requirement bound to increase staff motivation and productivity by giving you and your employees the opportunity to bring balance to your work, health and social life. The gated office development also includes a large communal landscaped garden, backup generators, 24-hour security and CCTV as well as provides you with optional cleaning services. The premises comprise of a generous parking area of 210 parking spaces from which you will automatically be allocated 1 parking space per 100m2 of net workspace bought. You will be able to rent or buy additional parking spaces according to your needs and availability through an automated parking management system.

Coding Bootcamp

Le Wagon Mauritius

Experience our coding bootcamp in Mauritius. Change your life and discover the paradise island of the Indian Ocean! Mauritius is emerging as a competitive business destination, being one of the most developed countries in Africa. On top of traditionally recognized tourism and financial sectors, the tech scene in Mauritius has been booming, driven by public and private initiatives, Mauritius is the Tech Hub of the Indian Ocean! Experience the melting pot of cultures, breathtaking landscapes, dreamy beaches, excellent culinary scene while learning to code with Le Wagon Indian Ocean. Learn to code at our Mauritius campus and join a community of tech creators, career changers and entrepreneurs who changed their lives with us. Choose the right course in Mauritius to reach your goals, with a format adapted to your availabilities. All our courses can be done on campus or remotely! Web Development courses From the database to the user interface, learn all the skills of a Software Developer and code your own web applications from scratch. Data Science courses From Python to advanced Machine Learning models, get all the skills to join a Data Science team.

Coworking

Regus - Medine Mews

Take in breathtaking views of Port Louis from the 5th floor of Medine Mews. Located right in the heart of the Mauritian capital's thriving business district, our well-connected workspace has on-site parking and is just a stone's throw from a bus stop. Be inspired by our community of professionals from all walks of life in an elegant and bright setting. Network in the shared lounge, grab a bite to eat in the cafés on the ground floor or take a trip to the nearby Jardins de la Compagnie to take your mind off things. Join a vibrant coworking community with a dedicated workstation or shared office. Characteristics : - Thousands of centers - Book your workstation via our app - Network and collaborate

University

University of Technology Mauritius

The School of Innovative Technologies and Engineering (SITE) aims at helping the country create the necessary IT professionals to work in our Cyber Island and the region.The programmes are updated regularly so as to reflect latest technological trends. The BSc (Hons) Software Engineering is designed to satisfy the increasing demand for well-trained graduates to work in the export-oriented software development industry. The curriculum provides a balanced and intellectually stimulating programme which combines together state-of-art techniques and emerging trends to produce skilled software engineers. The programme introduces students to the necessary foundations in computing and mathematical techniques. Following which, software engineering knowledge and skills are developed with modules focusing on programming, databases, web development, security and systems analysis and design. More specific technical skills and emerging techniques are further introduced with Web Services, Mobile computing, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The programme also prepares the students for research, communication and entrepreneurship. Work placement attached with the software development industry is an integral part of this course and allows students to gain practical work experience during between year 2 and year 3 of the programme.

Coworking

Le Workshop

Situated at the heart of the Creative Park of Beau-Plan, Le Workshop is an authentic destination for art & crafts lovers. The place offers regular classes of all kind, creative events for adults & kids and showcase a designer store 100% Made in Mauritius. This unique creative space support local artists and art lovers, encouraging interaction and passion sharing between them. It is also a co-working place where nomad workers can stop by for a day. You will also find rest areas if you are a coffee person, so you can relax and enjoy a good break.

University

University of Mauritius

Faculty of Information, Communication and Digital Technologies (FoICDT) has been set-up to essentially respond to the significant human resource needs, in terms of quantity and quality, of the country to make Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector the main pillar of the economy. One of the core tasks of the FoICDT is to provide high quality ICT education and training of international standards so as to increase the global competitiveness of Mauritius. A larger pool of highly qualified IT manpower in different field of specialization will help to promote new national and multinational IT companies in Mauritius. The Faculty is expected to boost up opportunities for collaboration with stakeholders at both national and international levels. Moreover, the Faculty aims to adapt to the rapidly changing needs of the ICT sector in a timely manner. Several areas for research and consultancy have been identified for each department based on current and expected future development. The Faculty is additionally fostering multi-disciplinary and cross-departmental research in a range of IT disciplines. While the activities of the Faculty will adhere to international standards, special attention will be given to problems of national interests.

Coworking

Oficea

Work doesn’t have to be a boring routine you’re locked into. Step up your work game by bringing your business to one of Oficea’s premium coworking spaces in the prestigious setting of Vivéa Business Park, in the heart of Moka Smart City. Whether you are a solopreneur, a freelancer or a start-up, you will experience the convenience and joy of popping in to a place that blends rich history with contemporary architecture anytime you need to get your work done. Our bright, multifunctional spaces feature a variety of modern facilities including lounge settings, traditional desks and standing height tables for you to choose from. Close to all amenities and transport connections, they deliver just the right amount of accessibility and flexibility to give you the freedom to work according to your own rhythms. Embodying a unique personality and atmosphere, these highly functional and tech-enabled spaces designed for those who cannot afford to rent a traditional office are available at reasonable rates. The atmosphere, quality, and vibe of our coworking spaces combine to create the perfect setting for interaction, collaboration and innovation. To deepen the community spirit, we also host occasional special activities like breakfasts and other exciting events.

Tech Hub

Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub

There is no better time than now to be in the FinTech space, particularly as an agile entrepreneur or tech SME. Digital wallets, internet banking, alternative point of sales and mobile financial products all provide life-altering options to a largely unbanked African market. However, because of the very nature of Financial Technology, it can be challenging to get past the red tape after investing the time to innovate, particularly if it involves disrupting historically traditional industries. This is why MAFH exists, if you join the Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub you’ll: - Be plugging your business into a network of pan-African, Mauritian governments, corporates, FSPs, investors, FinTech businesses and tech experts. - Get assistance with regulatory sandbox licences as well as business registration. - Have access to resources and knowledge from other tech businesses that form part of the ecosystem. - Have the opportunity to get in touch with potential investors and other funding sources. - A number of African FinTech startups have made Mauritius their home, providing a proven template for business that want to enter African markets via Mauritius. - Attend roundtable events with regulatory bodies. - Be supported by the MAFH team’s in-house legal expert, with extensive experience in FinTech regulation. - Benefit from Mauritian investor agreements in place that can act as buffers for businesses looking to enter new growing African markets. - Free workshops with regulators, government representatives and other legislative decision-makers. - Be part of innovation labs run by corporates of MAFH itself.

Coworking

Comor'Lab

Comor'Lab is a Coworking space imagined by the Comorian association of information and communication technologies (ACTIC), in order to meet a need for pooling logistical and human resources, with the aim of creating synergy and to help boost the skills of Comorian digital startups and entrepreneurs. This space aims to be a link for exchanges, sharing and learning oriented towards entrepreneurship and innovation. Coworking space in Moroni, offers very high speed fiber optic Internet access and electricity, during all hours of service. We are a meeting point for Comorian TECH.

Incubator

Com'Work

A support program to move from idea to action - Need to take the first steps of your project? The pre-incubation program is for you! It aims to introduce you to the entrepreneurial spirit and validate your idea in relation to its market. The program is collective. It can be done face-to-face (3 months) or online (6 months). A program alternating pedagogy, fieldwork and advice - More than a training, the pre-incubation aims to put you really in the bath, and to take action. You benefit from the expertise of a team of consultants and entrepreneurs who support you in your efforts. The pre-incubation program consists of: - educational content - thematic workshops - concrete goals every week - daily individual support - and discussions with other entrepreneurs like you. Each week, you take a step in the realization of your project: - learn about the entrepreneurial mindset understand your environment study the reliability of your - project understand your target and meet it - prototype your product - position yourself and think about the business model write your business plan - create your company

University

University of Comoros

The computer engineering program has a comprehensive analysis and design curriculum that provides an outstanding, cutting-edge education in computer systems with emphasis on hardware and software, The program incorporates the latest market and technology trends and combines the traditional disciplines of electronics, communications, control and computer programming with newer courses, such as Cyber Security, Nanoscale Circuit Design, Parallel Computers, Image Processing, Biomedical Instrumentation, Web Search Engines, Wireless Networks, Peer-to-Peer Networks, SoC (System-on-a-Chip), VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) and Game Development. Recognizing the need for well-rounded engineers, we also emphasize strong communication and interpersonal skills. Our students develop these skills not only through required courses in the humanities and social sciences but also during team projects in design classes.

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.

University

University of Djibouti

The Faculty of Sciences of the UD also continues through the implementation of professional internships and educational outings in the field and in the laboratory to better train and better equip its students in accordance with the major challenges of higher education. The objective being that its students are operational de facto to exercise a body of trade after obtaining the diploma of License or that they can possibly continue their studies in Master. Finally, the Faculty of Sciences aims at the FS is, thanks to the human resources in lecturers in sufficient number, to move to a higher stage by investing enormously in research. A research carried out at the regional or even international level and capable of contributing to the country's development, by offering teacher-researchers high-performance equipment, excellent daily exercise conditions and a very attractive work environment. However, the first step in this direction is the creation of masters which make it possible to link the world of education to that of scientific research. The licenses granted at the FS also make it possible to acquire general, theoretical and practical knowledge in all the fields of exact sciences and life sciences. These licenses offer in this sense several courses ranging from biology-biochemistry, geology, environmental sciences, mathematics and computer science.

Coworking

Showaz

A Coworking is an arrangement in which workers of different companies share an office space, allowing cost savings and convenience through the use of common infrastructure. SHAWAZis 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. SHAWAZis also prepped with fun perks such as coffee, drop-in workstations with chess boards; gym and much more. You can also have access to SHAWAZ 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 shared and dedicated desk workstations where aspiring youth can meet, network and collaborate on project ideas. Fledgling entrepreneurs will have access to a community of seasoned techies, innovators and investors as well as curated and tailored regular events that feature industry experts, influencers and social entrepreneurs. They have access to a fully equipped boardroom, an event space plus storage and there are reception services plus security on hand. Coworking members pay a minimal monthly fee that is subsidized for a seat at a community desk either on a fixed or flexible, basis plus there are office spaces available. Further to this, there are diverse individuals who make up the community at SHAWAZ. From start-ups, designer to developers and independent mobile operators, these individuals learn 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 SHAWAZ furnished space with membership options readily available in various options.

Tech Hub

Leadership and Entrepreneurship Center

Do you have a project or a creative idea? Do you plan to develop a new innovative and wealth-creating activity? Do you want to start your own business and be your own boss? The Leadership and Entrepreneurship Center is a structure dedicated to entrepreneurs as well as project leaders wishing to create their own business. Supported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance responsible for industry, the scheme aims to support and accelerate business growth in Djibouti. How it works Accompaniement Accompaniment by our team as well as by external experts who put their knowledge at the service of the center. Training Young entrepreneurs will have access to the various training courses offered and will benefit from the network of trainers. Environment Several spaces will be dedicated to project leaders, in particular the co-working space adapted to their needs. Our services Training The CLE center (Leadership and Entrepreneurship Center) in Djibouti offers an opportunity for young Djiboutians to follow quality training on entrepreneurship. FabLab Studio Manufacturing space for entrepreneurs to take their projects from idea stage to working prototype and low-volume manufacturing. Incubator Our incubator is aimed at entrepreneurs and project leaders wishing to create their business. A team will accompany you in the realization of your project. Co-working space A free access space that will allow young entrepreneurs to have access to non-isolated premises in order to fully experience the world of start-ups. Business Park We also provide them with workstations, conference rooms and technical equipment dedicated to their activities. Resource Center Entrepreneurs will also have access to the resource center which offers specialized documentation on a number of subjects. The goal is to complete our catalog with training and support proposals.

University

Kismayo University

The goal of Bachelor Computer Studies BCS Department is to create for students whose major interest is the general study of computer science rather than the focus on a particular application area. These programs provide students with a broad education in traditional computer science concepts including algorithms, software engineering, computer architecture, information processing techniques, programming languages, data structures, operating systems, networks, artificial intelligence, and image processing. Students learn theory as well as the methodologies and techniques used in the development of computer systems. The goal is to prepare our students for employment or for graduate study in a masters or Ph.D. program in computer science. Graduates may be employed in the software industry, in computer centers, government, industry, or any organization that uses computers for research or production purposes in Somalia or elsewhere.

University

Zamzam University

The Faculty of Computer and Information Science is designed to prepare students for advanced careers in the field of computing and Information Technology. Zamzam University of Science & Technology provides four-year degree that will allow an enduring impact as software programmer and developer. Throughout this program, student will learn and experience firsthand practice with innovative real-life solutions using modern technology. The department Information Technology intent deploy high class curriculum with access to business-driven IT product development and research projects including finance, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, Agriculture, and livestock.

University

Capital University of Somalia

The curriculum gives students the opportunity to study computer science more broadly by sampling from various sub-areas. The curriculum is designed to show students how to apply that knowledge abstractly, how to approach problems from an algorithmic perspective and how to understand the nature. Students in the program also learn how to approach problems from the systems perspective, understanding layers of computer environment and how to use, extend and solve the problems.

University

East Africa University

The Faculty of Information Science and Technology implements education in the field of information science and technology. Our educational philosophy is to train students to be creative, planners, designers, and software developer. In order to train graduates who can contribute to society, we provide an educational curriculum which fosters the development skills of computer systems and information contents from the foundation of information science and technology to develop modern technology. The Faculty of Information Science and Technology offers a range of internationally accredited bachelors. Within these programs, there is special attention on issues which are related to the modern learning. Our education is characterized by clear structure, intensive guidance and enthusiastic teachers, the small scale interdisciplinary offerings and its strong international orientation benchmarked with some of the higher educational institutions in the world In the 21st century, it is difficult to imagine life without information technologies, the faculty produces graduates who are capable of facing the technological advancements of the new millennium. The faculty the following programs: - BSc Computer Science -BSc Information Systems

University

Indian Ocean University

This program has been designed to give the student a solid foundation in information technology to foster success in obtaining a four-year degree. The student will gain a background in networking, programming, database design, and web site design. This degree program also provides a solid math background required to develop problem solving skills. Typical Information Technology Courses - C++ programming - Computer networking - Computer systems and architecture - Database management systems - Ethical, legal, and social issues in information technology - Introduction to computer science - Professional and technical communications - Systems analysis and design - Web technologies Jobs directly related to your information technology degree include: - Software and Application Programmer - ICT Manager - Graphic and Web Designer - ICT Support Technician - Database Administrator - System Administrator - ICT Security Specialist - ICT Business - Systems Analysts - Computer Network Professional - Test Engineer

University

Jobkey University

At Jobkey, the Faculty of Computer science and Engineering is the combination of theory, experimentation, and engineering courses that enables us to produce high qualify graduate to compete the market employments. The mission Statement Provide quality undergraduate and graduate education in both the theoretical and applied foundations of computer science , Engineering and train students to effectively apply this education to solve real-world problems thus amplifying their potential for lifelong high-quality careers. Vision To be among the nation’s premier small research and teaching of Computer Science and Engineering.

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.

University

University of Burao

Faculty of ICT was Established Sep-2010. it is Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology program of the University of Burao is an eight-semester program designed to produce world-class ICT professionals that is not only nationally competitive but also globally competitive and who will be professionally competent, morally upright, and socially responsible contributors to national development. Objectives of the program include: - To enable students to obtain a comprehensive knowledge and deep understanding of latest technology in information and communications. - To prepare students to be well versed on application, installation, operation, development, maintenance and administration of computer systems and databases and familiar with hardware installation, operation and maintenance of Networks. - To enable students to acquire the theoretical and practical skills needed to be globally competitive computer scientists. - To enable students to get a broad education in the arts and humanities, management, natural science and mathematics - To enable students to develop ethical responsibility, and social consciousness needed to perform in business, industry and society.

University

University College of Technology

Computer science is a fast-moving field that brings together many disciplines, including mathematics, programming, engineering and linguistics. Our course provides you with a skill set that’s highly prized in industry and for academic research. Computer Science is about understanding computer systems and networks at a deep level. Computers and the programs they run are among the most complex products ever created; designing and using them effectively presents immense challenges. Facing these challenges is the aim of Computer Science as a practical discipline, and this leads to some fundamental solutions. Computer Science at UCT Computer Science can be studied for four (Bsc degree). The fourth year allows the study of advanced topics and an in-depth research project. Everyone applies for the four-year course and chooses their exit point at the beginning of the third year. The course concentrates on creating links between theory and practice. It covers a wide variety of software and hardware technologies and their applications. We are looking for students with a real flair for mathematics, which you will develop into skills that can be used both for applications such as scientific computing, and more importantly for reasoning rigorously about the specific behaviour of programs and computer systems. You will also gain practical problem-solving and program design skills; the majority of subjects within the course are linked with practical work in our well-equipped laboratory. Careers Our graduates’ knowledge and skills embody principles which will outlast today’s technology, making them highly sought after by industry and commerce alike. For example, companies at our annual recruitment fair collectively seek to recruit more than our entire annual number of graduates. About half of our students go on to work in the computer industry, while a fifth pursue further study and careers in teaching and research. Many graduates have founded successful companies while others have easily found employment in banking, consultancy and business.

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

Puntland State University

The Faculty of Computer Science and Information technology is primarily focused on subjects such as software, databases, and networking. In general computer science faculties tend to focus on the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing rather than emphasizing specific technologies. The Faculty is conferring degrees in the fields of information technology and related fields where the student will gain knowledge about software development, software testing, software engineering, web design, databases, programming, computer networking and computer system. The Faculty will prepare students for jobs in the marketplace demanding systems and technology interfaces with business tasks in every function and department. The overarching goal of the Faculty is to prepare students with broad, integrated IT knowledge including communications, computer networking, computer-based systems, database management, software development, website development, digital media and electronic publishing. Students learn how to evaluate current and emerging technologies; identify user needs; design user-friendly interfaces; apply, configure and manage technologies; and assess the impact of technologies on individuals, organizations and society.

University

Jamhuriya University of Science & Technology

The faculty of computer and information technology are committed to lifelong learning, the integration of research and teaching, and professional computer developers who work in multidisciplinary teams. Our graduates are highly hunted by major corporations in Somalia because of the strength of innovation and entrepreneurship implanted in them by their instructors. Our mission is to provide a quality education for our students, partner with the professional communities of engineering and computer science, and provide a strong connection between students’ education and professional practice. And our vision is to be a faculty of choice in the Somalia region and beyond, widely recognized for both its high-quality education programs and innovative research programs. Keeping the curriculum for the Faculty of Computer and IT unique, up-to-date, and futuristic by a periodic revision to enable students to have a global edge will be our primary aim. It would enhance the contents of future trends, unique interdisciplinary subjects combining science, technology, and research in advanced and cutting-edge areas of global demand, and intensive practical training with the integration of external experts and industries/business enterprises. Our students also play a significant role in making our program successful through hard work and determination in finding solutions to challenging issues. What we offer our students is a highly educational program that is designed to guide them to ask the right questions and to master the use of scientific tools provided by faculty for objective, critical and logical analyses of socio-economic observations. With a solid curriculum accompanied by rigorous training that is unique to the CIT, the dedicated faculty members all look forward to welcoming new students. Currently the faculty provides the following: - Bachelor of Science in Computer Applications - 4 Years -Diploma in Information Technologies - 1 Year -Diploma in Computer Networking - 1 Year

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.

University

SIMAD University

The Faculty of Computing (FC) is staffed by teaching professionals with an extensive variety of IT expertise and equipped with state of the art learning and teaching aides & equipment. Innovation and creativity form the hallmark of the culture of the FC, as the information technology market demands innovators and creative problem solvers. We aspire to be the leading ICT training center in the Horn of Africa region. The FC has a variety of labs operating with the latest software and hardware systems. The need for computer and technology graduates with a broad range of skills such as internet related technologies, e-commerce technologies, business data communication, software engineering, consultancy of information science and programming knowledge is continuously rising across the globe. Somalia is no exception to these trends. The graduates of the Faculty of Computing enter into a wide variety of both private and public sectors of the economy. In our Faculty of Computing, you can find a broad range of multidisciplinary departments to choose from. Welcome to Faculty of Faculty of Computing. for further keep in touch with visit our website. Programs The Faculty of Computing provides degree programs in the following areas: - Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Four Years). - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Four Years). - Bachelor of Science in Graphics and Multimedia (Four years).

Tech Hub

SIMAD iLab

At SIMAD iLab, we help make a positive impact on Somalia and the world through entrepreneurship and our extensive startup ecosystem. Our “A” team is proactively engaged in startups’ journey from inception to exit, to empower and enable founders to contribute to a better Somalia. We reach our goals by working together, sharing success and failures, and inspiring a culture driven by unlimited ambition. We’re an impact-driven innovation hub from the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Mentorship SIMAD iLab hosts regular workshops on business idea ideation & teamwork (a business idea or team not required!). Come and get: - Introduction and sneak peek into SIMAD iLab’s services, programs and office spaces. - Friday afternoon drinks with SIMAD iLab network including fellow entrepreneurs, our startup,s and the SIMAD iLab “A” team. - The tools, knowledge, and connections to find your co-founder or newest team member. - Free participation, but registration is necessary as we will select participants based on best potential matches. Incubation We admit idea-stage startups and help them grow with us. You have a clear business idea and technology, now it’s time to validate and find your market! At the end of the program, you found your problem-solution fit and started building your team. You will acquire the right skills, receive an extensive toolset, validate your business idea, and talk to many customers, whilst learning about different aspects of your business, e.g. legal, funding, and team. We offer custom Validation Labs per focus area, with each its own ecosystem of mentors and partners to help you maximize your success. Acceleration We help micro-businesses get scaled up. Strengthen the foundation of your startup and accelerate traction in the market. You have founded a tech startup, built a prototype or MVP and have some initial traction in the marketNow it’s time to strengthen the foundation and accelerate traction. We’ll help you to focus on the essential next steps to build a company with a scalable, profitable, and repeatable business model. After the kick-off weeks, you can join tailored workshops, masterclasses, and 1-on-1 expert sessions on topics such as personal & team development, strategy, marketing & sales, finance & funding, legal & IP, and HR. As an SIMAD ILab startup, you will have regular check-ins with experienced serial entrepreneurs and ongoing access to our services.

University

Nugaal University

The Faculty of Computer Science of Nugaal University was established in 2006 The Faculty provides degree program leading to a Bachelors of Computer Sciences (BCS).The BCS Department also offers a variety of service courses for Summer time, including a number of programming language courses as an introductory computing course and a computer technology and math course. These programs are constantly being updated in order to reflect current research in the field, to satisfy curriculum recommendations by the NU and to remain up to date with changes in technology. All programs emphasize a combination of theory and practice. The curriculum enables students to gain the knowledge and background needed to further their professional and academic growth and to develop skills which will allow them to contribute meaningfully as computer scientist and information science professionals.

University

University of Somalia

College of engineering and computer science is growing over the years and now has over 1500 students. Change must be there and development is the surest sign of life. The fact is that engineering and computer science is the elastic bond that binds together all the professions from various fields of study its becoming very competitive with high demand. Today the college produces graduates that are more sought after than those from competing universities in the job market according to research done by other bodies. The dream of the college is to attract best students and change them to transformational leaders though great research and production of innovations that will positively impact our society. The programmes of study in these engineering and computer science will prepare our students for a full career that will equip them with the necessary technology through both practical and theoretical. Bachelor of Computer Science attracts intelligent students with highest points when it comes to admission. In addition to training in tune with global sustainable agenda the college has enabled the expansion of access to engineering education training and technology, as well as availed cutting edge engineering and technological community based solutions to Somalia and beyond.

Tech Hub

iRise

iRise is the first innovation and technology hub that is launched in Mogadishu with the aim of unlocking the potential of Somalia’s talents and accelerating changes and economic development. Since its inception in 2017, iRise has become a thriving community, a launching pad for new ideas, a place for civic and social entrepreneurs – and a home for digital doers. In fact, our founders envisioned space and enabling environment where techies, innovators, digital-doers, and investors can connect and co-create a sustainable ecosystem for Somalia and beyond. Our founding vision was to help social entrepreneurs to hack innovative solutions to Somali’s challenges. iRise has a vibrant, dynamic and dedicated team that has deep passion and drive for thinking outside-the-box and believes in technology and innovation. We believe Somalia is at cusp of major transformation. That transformation will come from, in part, how we address our interconnected challenges and, in other part, how we drive innovation and technology to translate these challenges into opportunity.</mak>

University

Mogadishu University

The Faculty seeks to achieve a superior level of excellence in academic research and teaching. It continuously improves and evolves the academic programs it offers to students in order to keep up with the high pace of technological changes Programs within the Faculty prepare professionals, like the new graduates, empowered with the knowledge, skills, values and confidence to take a leadership role in the development of the Society in the fields of science, engineering and business. These programs allow our students to enter the world of professionalism in industry, government, and education sectors.</mak> The Faculty, which is committed to improving educational quality studies, offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Information Technology and is engaged in a long – standing tradition of excellent teaching. At the FCS & IT, there is highly qualified and competent academic, administrative, and technical staff, with state of the art laboratories, including latest updated CCIE level Network labs. Both public and private sectors in the country have proponed the ultimate test of the Faculty’s achievement, as they hired its graduates to fulfill their needs and contributed to the realization of their goals.

Coworking

instworkspace

Whether you are a freelancer, a remote working consultant, a company, a startup, a budding entrepreneur or a student, our workspaces are perfect for you to get work done. Come to work at instworkspace. And if you choose to engage in the development of our local innovation ecosystem, we are thrilled to collaborate with you. Let’s catalyze the emergence of something meaningful and durable TOGETHER!

Incubator

DOT Kenya

DOT Kenya is committed to creating a world shaped by young social innovators who have the tools, knowledge, and networks to create opportunities and transform their own communities. We support youth to become innovators and leaders, and to create and apply digital solutions that have positive impact in their communities. We work with youth, the private sector, governments, and community-based organizations towards a collaborative vision of communities shaped by daring social innovators.

Incubator

DOT Ethiopia

DOT Ethiopia is committed to creating a world shaped by young social innovators who have the tools, knowledge, and networks to create opportunities and transform their own communities. We support youth to become innovators and leaders, and to create and apply digital solutions that have positive impact in their communities. We work with youth, the private sector, governments, and community-based organizations towards a collaborative vision of communities shaped by daring social innovators.

Coding Bootcamp

iCog Anyone Can Code

iCog Anyone Can Code, a subsidiary of iCog Labs - Ethiopia’s first Artificial Intelligence and robotics lab, works on community outreach and research with the focus of tech education and entrepreneurship. The projects at iCog Anyone Can Code are aimed at decentralizing, democratizing and equipping kids and youth with the necessary skills to innovate and create utilizing emerging technologies. iCog Anyone Can Code (iCog-ACC) is a partnership between Betelhem Dessie and iCog Labs. Betelhem Dessie is a 22-year-old Ethiopia’s leading youth technology education entrepreneur. She is named the young pioneer in Ethiopian emerging tech scene by CNN and BBC. Also included in the list for African innovators to watch for in 2019 by Quartz. iCog-ACC started out as an initiative under iCog Labs in July 2016. After reaching more than 26,000 kids and youth in Ethiopia and abroad it has been formed as a company by the end of 2020.

Coworking

blueSpace

We want to disrupt work itself.Our mission is to create beautiful workspaces that connect people, enhance work, and create joy. Private offices and dedicated desks are cleaned daily, and come with either door key or drawer key. Business address registration for commercial registration purposes is available for a fee for membership of 1 year. Business signage (frosting) can be put on glass doors for a fee for membership of 1 year. Members in private offices may bring in additional furniture upon approval, but may not add frosting or in any way cover the glass. Members with dedicated desks may place signage on their desks as appropriate but may not add additional furniture. Lockers are available for additional fee.

Coding Bootcamp

AddisCoder

AddisCoder students are current high schoolers who come from all across Ethiopia for 4 weeks to take the course in Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa. In 2011 in the first edition of the course, students registered themselves for the course via e-mail. Since 2016, the program has grown much larger into a collaborative effort between AddisCoder Inc. and the Meles Zenawi Foundation, attracting top students from all regions of Ethiopia with help from the Ministry of Education. The students taking the course are very strong performers in mathematics and basic sciences, often ranking amongst the top handful of students in all of Ethiopia on national exams (note: Ethiopia has a population of over 100 million!), though in the vast majority of cases have little to no experience with programming. AddisCoder exposes these bright students to the field of computer science by teaching the basics of Python programming, as well as fundamental ideas in algorithm design and analysis. AddisCoder covers advanced topics usually not taught until at least the second year of university studies: order of growth, recurrences, induction, memoization, greedy algorithms, graph algorithms, sorting, and numerical algorithms. The course is very hands-on: class meets for 8-8.5 hours per day, including a lunch break in the middle, with only roughly 90-120 minutes devoted to lecture. The rest of a class day is devoted to hands-on lab exercises in which students solve problems by writing code. A number of students have gone on to be highly successful after completing the AddisCoder program (see the alumni section below)

Tech Hub

Techin

Techin is Ethiopia’s national Innovation and Technology Institute, with facilities located in Addis Ababa. Techin leads Ethiopia’s national Tech and Innovation research and development activities. Through partnerships and collaboration, Techin coordinates and accelerates tech and innovation activities across the country. It helps other institutions in the sector and Tech startups to grow and flourish. Think big, start small and scale fast! Think big - reflecting the Institute's bold vision to imagine the possibilities beyond the existing institutional and national limitations Start small - the wisdom to start at a scale manageable to our current local capacity, Scale fast - the determination to make continued efforts to improve the application of relevant technologies and make them more responsive to local realities and demands without much delay in the process.

Incubator

blueMoon

Two-thirds of Ethiopians are below the age of 25. Twenty million Ethiopians are aged 15 to 24. They hold the future of Ethiopia in their hands. They have ideas, ambitions, frustrations, and dreams. We believe their dreams matter and can transform Ethiopia, and may even change the world. blueMoon is an exciting initiative to discover, nurture, and fund exceptional agribusiness ideas among youth that are innovative, scalable, and have huge transformational potential. We want to discover and grow Ethiopian youth agribusiness startups that can change the world. How it works We believe that exceptional ideas and exceptional founders should be matched with exceptional support. We try our best to discover amazing, out-of-the-box, disruptive, highly innovative, scalable, and potentially transformational ideas from youth interested in Ethiopian agribusiness. Twice a year, we run a national competition and accept a small number of startups (5 to 10) into our on-site 4-month program based in Addis Ababa. Our batches run February to May (Belg Batch) and August to November (Kiremt batch). We require founder teams of 2 to 3 entrepreneurs because we believe that startups have a better chance of success with more than one founder. We also think that it takes more than training and money to create a great company. So, we take a holistic approach to the support we give to our startups. Over four super-intense months in our on-site incubator program in Addis Abab, we do several things: - we provide our startup teams with a place to work alongside other talented and motivated entrepreneurs - we provide training on business skills (“hard” skills) and “soft” skills like leadership, emotional intelligence, ethics, teambuilding, among others we coach our startups to get from an idea to a narrative to a value proposition to a feasibility study to a business model to an operational business plan to a branding and marketing strategy to investment needs and projections to pitch readiness - we support our startups as they register their companies, develop websites, build prototypes, recruit talent, and go through setup activities - we link our startups to top executives and heads of industry (the Lions) - we facilitate access to business support service providers, and - we match our startups founders to one-on-one mentoring with business professionals for 12 months. In addition to the above, we invest seed funds into each startup we incubate. So we only accept startups with ideas we believe have high potential and are investable and have a founder team that we consider to be emotionally intelligent, incredibly hungry for success, and humble enough to take advice and criticism. Most importantly, we look for founders who have the grit, determination, integrity, and passion to execute and to stay through the rocky road of entrepreneurship. We believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. Our job is to provide the fertile ground where truly innovative, exceptional entrepreneurs can thrive and grow great companies.

Incubator

Startup Factory Ethiopia

Startup Factory Ethiopia was born to solve one challenge: How do you build a successful, scalable and sustainable business in a country with a challenging business environment and nascent entrepreneurial ecosystem? As the first venture builder in Ethiopia, our approach focuses on identifying the best entrepreneurial talent in Ethiopia and providing them with the necessary infrastructure, relationships, mentorship, coaching, operational support and effectively simulating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem for our ventures & entrepreneurs. Our Vision Our vision is to build the next generation of market leading companies in Ethiopia from the ground up. Our Mission Our Mission is to build innovative, scalable and investable ventures that with exceptional teams. Our Purpose Our Purpose is to bring the necessary experience, expertise, network and grit to get the job done. Our Aim is to identifying & developing talent & matching theme with business challenges worth solving

Incubator

Orbit Innovation Hub

Orbit Innovation Hub (OIH), digital startup incubator/accelerator whose main aim is to reduce the hurdles that one may face during the startup or their own ventures. OIH is a digital innovation ecosystem where local talent can innovate and collaborate to address global issues in a sector- agnostic manner. The Hub will be a platform where incubatees will get to develop and accelerate their business ideas from ideation to product-launch stages. In doing so, the hub will provide young entrepreneurs with the network and resources they need to upscale in their respective ventures. Incubation After a rigorous screening and selection process, the Hub will offer innovative technology-based ideas comprehensive support in business development and strategy. Incubatees will have access to comprehensive training on key aspects of business development, co-working space with full accessories, mentoring & coaching, legal advice, publicity, and startup traction assistance and seed money to fund their ventures. Acceleration Orbit Innovation Hub will provide selected tech-startups with an MVP (minimum viable product) and proof of concept with the necessary tools and knowledge they need to accelerate their business and achieve scaled impact. These startups will have access to a conducive co-working space should they need it, mentorship and guidance, extensive training, expert advice across their field and market integration as well as linkage to industries. Capacity Building Orbit Innovation Hub will offer various training programs for entrepreneurs to develop their soft and vocational skills as well as broaden their networking base. Orbit Innovation Hub will offer its incubatees Seed Funding As part of its incubation and acceleration programs, Orbit Innovation Hub will offer a kick-off grant to selected startup or acceleration programs in order to help finance the business idea across the various stages of development. The hub will additionally coach incubates on grant and equity investment readiness. Co-working Space The Hub will offer its incubatees co-working space that will provide them with all the office space needs including meeting rooms, brainstorming session areas, high speed reliable internet connection, break rooms, and conference space . Mentorship and Coaching Selected Incubatees will have access to mentors carefully chosen to match their respective industries. The hub will also offer tailored one on one coaching to incubatees to ensure success. Business Development Training Orbit Innovation Hub will offer intensive training in a wide range of areas including vocational training as well as soft skills to ensure all our incubates develop vital skills in every aspect of entrepreneurship. Linkage with professionals and stakeholders All selected incubatees will be provided links to their industry professionals and will have the unique chance to widen their perspective as they work along other professionals with eclectic backgrounds in the hub. Legal Advice Orbit Innovation Hub will provide legal advice and administrative facilitation support as selected incubatees navigate due diligence.

Tech Hub

iceaddis

Ethiopia’s first innovation hub and tech startup incubator established in May 2011. iceaddis is an innovation hub and co-creation space which facilitates technological innovations, creative projects, and startups support. iceaddis provides young entrepreneurs, local and visiting creatives with professional support and consultancy. iceaddis is offering a place for exchange, work and support to innovative projects that are related to local demands and development. Mainly young startup founders are using the iceaddis facilities, enabling them to connect to talent, skills and capital to kick off their venture. As well as connecting with the wider iceaddis’ community. Corporates, educational institutes, government organizations, NGOs and local companies are getting involved in iceaddis’ creative community to generate and execute new ideas for their service or develop and test projects. The activities of iceaddis are aimed at facilitating creative potential, testing uncommon ideas and experimenting with prototypes to find market-product fit, as well as complex problem solving through a co-simplicity model. Encouraging a collaborative mindset, iceaddis aims to realise the potential of its young technology community and enable active participation in changing their local environment and gaining economic empowerment.

Coworking

Shegerhive

Shegerhive Business & Tech Hub is a supportive ecosystem that provides individuals and businesses foster their growth through enabling platforms and services. We’re much more than just a place to put your laptop. We’re a community of people who thrive on getting things done, a central hub where the best and brightest startups share their insights, and generally a pretty fun place to be if you’re into that sort of thing.

Accelerator

xHub Addis

xHub Addis is an incubation and acceleration hub where enthusiastic entrepreneurs are trained, mentored, and coached. We have different incubation and acceleration programs, workshops, events, and networking opportunities in order to integrate leadership and entrepreneurship for a wide range of industries and in turn to produce successful innovators. Our incubation and acceleration center is well equipped to boost tomorrow’s innovators. We also have a diverse team of dedicated employees who focus on empowering leaders and entrepreneurs of Ethiopia and who give innovators the tools to enhance their quality of leadership. Our aim is to motivate and enable the youth to build sustainable and innovative companies by sharing outcome-based knowledge and experience that inspires them to learn and grow personally and professionally. Our business accelerator program gives developing companies access to mentorship, investors, and other support that help them become stable and self-sufficient businesses. In addition, our accelerator program gives expanding companies access to logistical and technical resources. We will also connect companies to networks of peers for experience sharing. Our aim is to support these companies to run on their own with strong positioning and claim a share of their target markets. Companies that use business accelerators are ones that have moved beyond the early stage of establishment and can stand on their own two feet. They only need guidance and peer support to gain strength. If you are an early-stage company you would benefit from our business incubation program for support.

University

Wollega University

Computer science is one of the most core elements of information and communication technology. It is among the most challenging exciting areas of research and development. Computer and communication technologies are the most rapidly changing technologies in their advancement over times as a result of which these areas as fields of study needs continuous revisions and modifications in the method and content. Computers play a major role in shaping the information or the knowledge age. They are also becoming essential in almost all activities of human life. Furthermore, with the decline in the price of computer hardware, nations, organizations and individuals that couldn't afford to have computers some years back can now afford to acquire them. However, the acquisition of the hardware is just one step towards computerization. The most important step is to be able to use them properly. This necessitates for a high number of skilled computer scientists who will develop the necessary applications for the computers, who will administer the computer systems and who will decide on computer system acquisitions of the organizations and all automation processes in general. Institutions, enterprises, organizations and companies in all sectors, public and private, are directly or indirectly being affected by the overwhelming information flow around the world. The effect goes down to small businesses and even to individuals. Every such unit should be equipped with tools that enable it to survive in such a dynamic world. Ethiopia is no exception and we must get ready to cope up with the influence of the knowledge age in our day-to-day life.

University

Wollo University

Computer science is a discipline that utilizes theories on how computers work to design, test and analyze concepts. It requires strong mathematical foundation than scientific one. Computer science resonates as being vital for any industry to succeed in this day and age with technology in the fast lane. Many companies will be in the wake of the technological revolution. But our country, Ethiopia, is infant in technology revolution so it strongly demanded skilled and professional man power. Because of such realism, Computer Science department was established in 2008 belongs to college of Informatics. It is the oldest and famous department in the KIoT at large. Currently, the department is running Undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in regular and extension program) and MSc Program (Master of Science Degree in Computer Networks and Communications). Besides teaching, the department has been involving in various research, short-term trainings and consultancy activities in the areas of computing. Its Mission statement, values statement are in line with the Wollo University and always strives for quality education that deliver knowledgeable, skilled nations for careers of design of computer systems and developing application software to any sector.

University

Wolkite University

Mission Statement of the department is to produce highly qualified graduates in the world of Computer Science. Produce competitive and effective experts who can successfully apply his/her knowledge to solve computer related problems. Vision of the Department The vision of the Department is to serve students and the community through excellent learning programs, by conducting relevant and effective research and community engagement projects. The Department commits itself to the achievement of academic excellence in the field of computer science. To this end, it offers various program ranging from undergraduate to doctoral level for the feature plan. Our graduates will be in demand from industry and from higher education institutions all over Ethiopia and the world. It will be well recognized all over the world due to its many publications and due to the works of its centers of excellence. In line with its expansion procedures the college will strive to succeed the delivery of quality education, problem solving research undertakings and its community services. Whatever your stage of education, we have the expertise to take you to the top. We are well established in the higher education market and have gained the reputation as a leader in computing. Objectives - Produce qualified and competent man power in the field of computer science. - Enable students under take demand oriented and problem solving research and development activities. - Develop managerial and entrepreneurship skill of students to start their own computing business. - Equip students to organize and provide in-service and society training program related with computing - To equip students with necessary knowledge and skill of writing, reporting and communicating for scientific paper - Inspire students to have a positive attitude towards their profession to have the sense of cooperation, honesty and loyalty - Provide consultancy and advisory service, skill up-grading trainings and community development services. - Produce socially accountable personnel who would give alternative solutions to socio-economic problems. - To promote the concept of comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach in tackling computer related problems. Careers - Computer science deals with the theoretical foundations of information and computation. It is about using computers to solve problems effectively. Our graduates have a firm grasp of software, networks, computer architecture, formal methods, algorithms and data structures, databases, distributed services, virtualization, mobile computing and artificial intelligence. Skills learnt can be used in varied fields such as; business and finance, engineering, communications and the biological, physical and earth

College

HiLCoE

HiLCoE is there for the purpose of transferring knowledge of IT with the help of ER&D to realize your dreams of becoming partner and contributor to the development of the country. Your choice to join this pioneer and center of excellence is the most valuable decision you ever made for your career as an IT professional. Thus you are becoming not only a part with a group of dynamic people with leading edge ideas in the world of computing education but also to the industry where you practice hands on action what you learn theoretically. Opportunities are tremendous with attractive reward for every effort you put to know and implement the science and technology you learn. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, HiLCoE is a specialized computer science and technology college, placing great emphasis on delivering high quality education and producing graduates with a good practical knowledge of computing in a wide variety of areas. Established in January 1997, HiLCoE started operation in Addis Ababa with the launch of tertiary-level academic programmes and offering tailor-made advanced courses together with a cutting-edge consultancy in ICT.

College

Micro Link Information Technology College

Software Engineering is an exciting, challenging and dynamic discipline. Software Applications form an integral part of every aspect of society and modern life. New computing technologies are introduced at an enormous rate and the Software Engineering field develops and changes continually and rapidly. Consequently Software Engineering has evolved into a dynamic and challenging field of study. A graduate from this program is expected to have a wide range of abilities and skills as described below. Knowledge and Understanding - Understanding essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories relating to computer science; - In depth understanding of the appropriate theory, practices, languages and tools that may be deployed for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of software systems. - Recognize the professional moral and ethical issues involved in the exploitation of computer technology and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practice. - Understand the basic research methods, and ways to write technical report and/or research paper in the appropriate scientific style. Practical Skill - Ability to analyze, synthesizes, evaluate and assess a range of options together with the capacity to apply ideas and knowledge to solving problems in industry, business and the public sector. - Demonstrate intellectual competency and transferable knowledge and skills and articulate them effectively. - Design, develop and maintain enterprise level application programs - Design, develop and administer enterprise level databases. - Design and Develop Websites. - Install networks and perform simple maintenance and troubleshooting. Transferable Skill - Ability to provide computer science consultancy services - Ability to use, present and evaluate probabilistic and statistical information in a variety of ways. - Ability to work in groups as a participant who contributes effectively to the group’s task and possess interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation - Ability to develop entrepreneur skill

University

University of Gondar

The Faculty of Informatics was established with the aim to educate students in the most important skills needed today in the global workforce. We are living in the information age. Computer has become an integral part of our daily life. The fields of computing and information technology are growing at an exponential rate, and our unique, highly interdisciplinary faculty is mirroring that growth in students, research, and innovation. Our programs are enriched by the variety of cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds of our students, faculty, and staff. The Faculty of Informatics is committed to cultivating highly talented individuals with broad perspective and insight through the pursuit of pioneering and creative interdisciplinary research and constructive contributions to the field of informatics. The breadth and depth of our areas of study allow students to apply their knowledge in a vast array of subjects.

University

Wolaita Sodo University

Our students have standard computer laboratory to practice what they learned in lecturing class. In addition to that teaching and learning in Computer Laboratory is further extended with the diversity of Informatics (Computer Sciences, Information System ,Information Technology and software Engineering), mathematical and statistical software packages available in the computer lab. Central to the success of our students and over 1,800 school of Informatics alumni, has been the long run of problem solving and experience-based knowledge that our school bring into the classroom. As thought leaders in their industry, the knowledge and research contributions of our faculty continue to drive change both at the university and across the globe.

University

Arba Minch University

Computers are playing a major role in shaping the information or the knowledge age. They are also becoming essential in almost all activities of human life. Furthermore, with the decline in the price of computer hardware, nations, organizations and individuals that couldn't afford to have computers some years back can now afford to acquire them. However, the acquisition of the hardware is just one step towards computerization. The most important step is to be able to use them properly. This necessitates for a high number of skilled computer scientists who will develop the necessary applications for the computers, administer the computer systems and decide on computer system acquisitions of the organizations and all automation processes in general. Institutions, enterprises, organizations and companies in all sectors, public and private, are directly or indirectly being affected by the overwhelming information flow around the world. The effect goes down to small businesses and even to individuals. Every such unit must be equipped with tools that enable it to survive in such a dynamic world. Ethiopia is no exception and we must get ready to cope up with the influence of the knowledge age in our day to day life. Currently, the country has no sufficient number of competent computer professionals in the various fields of Computer Science and IT. Various Governmental and other organizations have the desire to use modern information technology. However, there is an acute shortage of technical staff. The failure of many projects in IT in terms of implementation and sustainability is largely attributed to shortage of qualified professionals.

University

Bahir Dar University

The core values of the faculty of computing includes: Academic freedom: a strong commitment to a free and democratic academic environment whereby all the institute communities exercise the right to free expression of ideas; inquire, investigate and engage in relevant academic practices; and development to pursuit for freedom of truth. - Continuous learning: BiT recognizes the importance of different tools for continuous improvement and believes in the principle of systematically seeking to achieve incremental changes to improve the efficiency and quality and strive to develop lifelong learners which help for reputability based on the successful execution of the mission. - Quality: the institute upholds quality as the ruling standard in teaching, research and community engagement, and commits to attain highest standards. - Innovation: develop a culture for generating new ideas, processes, services, technologies and entrepreneurial skills in line with competitiveness and cooperation to integrate diverse perspectives into new knowledge and novel solutions to problems. - Social responsibility: BiT recognizes the obligation to act and behave ethically with sensitivity towards social, cultural, environmental and economic issues of the nation. All endeavors of the institute should be environmentally friendly so as to benefit the society at large and maintaining the health and integrity of ecosystem. - Recognition of merit: BiT has a strong belief on the importance of giving public and institutional recognition to the person who makes significant contribution to the socio-economic development and environmental sustainability.

University

Haramaya University

Department of Software Engineering was started during the year 2008 with a target of admitting students from the year 2010, under the Faculty of Computing and Informatics. The young and new department has started functioning with the prime most task of preparing a four year degree curriculum. The national level demand for skilled man power in the field of Software Development has initiated the faculty to start the department immediately. The department is further strengthened by the Departments of Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Science and Statistics in the faculty.

University

Ambo University

Students in the course of their degree are exposed to the theoretical foundations in all areas of the field, gain an understanding of the principles that underlie development of systems, apply their knowledge on real life projects and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to cope with the astonishing rate of change of the specific discipline. The curriculum is in compliance with the already established standards proposed by international Computer Societies. Graduates are well equipped to successfully follow fulfilling career paths in many diverse areas of business and academia.

University

Jimma University

Faculty of computing aspires to be the leading academic unit in provision of quality of education and research in computer stream aiming to become preeminent in Ethiopia, renowned in Africa and recognized in the world. Goal - To provide excellent quality education in computing streams - To produce a high quality graduate with an entrepreneurial and problem-solving mindset - Educating and training students for the very dynamic and rapidly changing science and technology market. - Motivating students to become innovators who can respond very positively to the challenges and opportunities presented by new ideas and technologies. - To provide computing related services and consultancy for the community - To conduct problem solving researches in computing, focusing on knowledge and technology transfer consists with national priority needs

University

Addis Ababa University

Nowadays, growth opportunities in the IT sector are enormous. While in the developed countries IT professionals are as numerous as all types of engineers combined, in Ethiopia they are only a small fraction of the total number of engineers. We are convinced that a very good way of kick starting the IT market in Ethiopia is via getting engaged in outsourcing. That is why AAiT is attempting to provide three new curricula in the UG and five in PG programs that aim at qualifying students who can be engaged in outsourcing activities. Many developing countries have shown that this is not only a profitable route, but it is a very important seed contributing significantly to the industrialization of the country. A very good example of such countries is Vietnam The AAiT is currently planning to produce graduates who are competent and productive in the current dynamic information technology world. Taking into consideration the local and global demands for IT professionals, the Institute has initiated this new program in a new department.

Coding Bootcamp

Digi Kids

digikids is Kenya’s leading STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education institute providing tailored coding programs for kids aged 6 to 17 years of age. Our classes comprise weekend coding classes, holiday coding bootcamps, and STEM workshops. The digikids curriculum empowers students to develop programming skills, computational thinking, and a creative mind-set to become creators with technology. We ask our students two basic questions: How do you want to contribute to the World, to Humanity, when you grow up?What problem(s) would you like to solve?

Coding Bootcamp

Tech Camp Kenya

We are a Technology company with a mission to build and develop skills of our technology enthusiaists by providing One-On-One Training and exclusive content through our structured learning bootcamps. Your exposure to the latest technological trends will greatly determine your success in the industry you are in.The aim of our Program is to shorten the gap between you and IT.

Coworking

Lattice Community

The heart of the Lattice Community is real shared purpose & values, connections & collaborations. The membership will include consultants, freelancers, startups, professionals, all working in Africa, for Africa and aiming to provide new age thinking & solutions that address the continent’s potential. Members of our community are focused on being the best through continuous learning & growth. Lattice Community will provide a unique platform that aims to foster real linkages with one another, real business support & real growth.

Tech Hub

EldoHub

EldoHub is an education, innovation and technology organization targeting youth and women, with an aim of preparing them to benefit from the opportunities the emerging ICT industry offers and close the skills gap in Africa’s job market. 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. 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 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. 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.

Coworking

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. 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?

Tech Hub

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. 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 creating an appropriate environment for youth on the Kenyan coast to build sustainable solutions of the highest calibre around challenges in the community. 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. Our aim is to inspire innovators, policy makers, funders, corporations, researchers, and other players to take risks on new ideas and trends, collaborate across sectors, and transform the Kenyan Coastal region through the scaling of innovation.

Coworking

The Werks

Our Lavington location gives our community members the opportunity to work in an open environment with like-minded individuals. 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. The location offers a range of amenities giving each member a holistic experience.

Accelerator

GrowthAfrica

As GrowthAfrica, We are growth frontiers. We focus on growing successful enterprises business acceleration, strategic advice and access to investments. We are the business runway to success 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. 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.

University

Gretsa University

Computers have become important and powerful tools in collecting, recording, managing and distributing critical essential masses of information in the world today. 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. 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

University

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. Technological innovations are in demand in many different fields and occupations. New ideas and creative skills are needed to make those fields more effective, efficient, and able to cope with the accelerating changes in society. This is what you get at Pioneer International University, School of Information and Communication Technology.

University

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. Our Mission is to produce leaders and professionals in computing, Geo-informatics for advancing science and entrepreneurship for enhancing socio-economic and sustainable development.

University

Zetech University

This programme offers skills in use of technology to manage and support business related computer systems. The courses offers career-based training for the development of business information technology systems using varied programming techniques, and software and hardware configurations. 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. Learning Outcomes - Plan and implement computer applications in IT industry. - Use Information Technology effectively in the work environment to analyse, identify and define organisation requirements and opportunities. - Design, install and manage computer networked systems. - Analyse the impact of technology on individuals, organizations and society, including ethical, legal and policy issues.

University

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 transform our students to responsible graduates who are problem solvers in the society. 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, 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. 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.

University

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 prepare students for both technical and managerial careers. The department also offers internationally and industry recognized, professional Certification Programs based on IBM, CISCO, EC-Council, LPI and Microsoft technologies. 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. 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. The Computing department also provides its students a competitive edge through its apprenticeship program, the AppFactory and Student Clubs. 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. Students are encouraged to join the two professional student clubs in the department: The IT Club and Student Google Developer Student Club.

University

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. 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. 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. 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.

Tech Hub

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. 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. 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. Over the last four years, the program has graduated 40 startups and job/internship matching opportunities to 700 youth. 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. Sote Hub today provides an open space for young innovators and startups to design market solutions to local challenges.

Tech Hub

Mt Kenya Hub

MHUB is a convention and interaction place where everybody interested in innovation get to Research, Share, Invent and Innovate the world. What we offer Coworking Space Work stations to fit the need of Start Ups. Dedicated work stations with all basic amenities and a vibrant community to interact with Hot Desk In this beautiful, open space there are no dedicated desks Startup Incubation Our goal is to provide support to entrepreneurs to help them grow & scale their business. Pitch Breakfast We profile possible investors and link them to innovations in the hub through a common platform “MHUB Pitch Breakfast”

University

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. In the department, we are currently offering three undergraduate programmes. Students in the Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science acquire fundamental skills that are applicable to organisations in this dynamic market coupled with the technical aspects that support their careers. 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.

University

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. The school currently has collaborations with IBM, Oracle and jointly 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. Vision 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. Mission 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.

University

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. 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. 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.

University

Murang'a University of Technology

The School of Computing and Information and Technology prides itself on offering a variety of industry relevant courses in the areas of computer science and information technology. We place a strong emphasis on practicum and industry links to ensure our programs remain agile and relevant. In a fast paced and rapidly changing industry you can rest assured that your degree from Murang’a University of Technology is future-proof. Our academic programmes are designed to develop core competencies, our students will be exposed to the many facets of computing & IT and gain specialty in; computing science, software engineering, database design, networking, computer security & forensics and more. You’ll get to do what you love in a fast-paced, innovative industry that values forward-thinking professionals. The School offers several courses and different programs that can be completed both full and part-time

University

Kirinyaga University

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are the major drivers of the Fourth industrial revolution which is radically transforming the structures of employment models and management techniques/strategies in almost all the sectors across the globe. It is evident that the speed of the current digital/technological breakthroughs has no historical match. Compared with the previous industrial revolutions, the emerging revolution is evolving at an exponential speed, shaking up almost every sector in the entire world and thus warranting paradigm shift in the entire systems of production (education and training), governance and management. In response to this, the School has launched programmes with a focus to producing an innovative and creative graduate, adaptive to the changing trends/needs of the society. Vision To be a leading University in quality training, strategic research, innovation and technology development and transfer. Mission To train and develop human resources equipped with innovative skills to inspire enterprise in the disciplines of engineering, science, health and technology, to meet the demands of a dynamic world.

University

Meru University of Science and Technology

Our vision is to be a School of excellence in Information Technology, Computer Science, Research and Innovation, driven by quality in everything we do. Access to the KENET virtual laboratory means that lecturers can now provide hands-on training to students on routing and switching laboratory remotely from our campus network. The KENET laboratory will enable the faculty and students access virtualized machines where they can practice skills like Linux/ Unix, Matlab, Windows Operating Systems among many others. Teaching staff at the School successfully completed Trainer of Trainers (ToT) Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) course by TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET-CDACC). Other skills learnt include Training needs assessment, development of occupational standards, Competency based assessment and certification, and competency based curriculum design, development and review.

Accelerator

African Leadership Accelerator (ALX)

ALX is a career accelerator for young professionals that prepares and help them launch careers of impact. Gain the skills, experience and relationships that keep you ahead of the curve. Our programmes are designed to provide you with in-demand technology skills for the careers that power the world. With ALX’s best-in-class training, and our commitment to lifelong learning, we’ve created an unrivaled opportunity to prepare, launch and grow your career. Companies across the globe will continue to face crucial talent gaps over the next decade. ALX focuses on the in-demand, technology careers that support the kinds of digital transformation employers are required to make now and in the future.

Coding Bootcamp

Zalego Academy

Our work in Africa is focused on transferring knowledge and skills to meet current and future tech industry demand. Strong partnerships with industry for work experience, attachment, and job placement for our graduates. We are a preferred tech recruitment partner for 15 corporations in Kenya, and rapidly growing this network. Partnerships with over 300 schools and 12 universities in Kenya where we recruit new students What we offer There are courses under four core programs that are run under the umbrella of Capacity Building, which serve as the main platforms for discovering and nurturing talent, which is then channeled to industry through mentorship programs, job placement and hopefully in the near future, seed funding into business ideas. Our Impact Our work in Africa is focused on transferring knowledge and skills to meet current and future tech industry demand. Strong partnerships with industry for work experience, attachment, and job placement for our graduates. We are a preferred tech

Coding Bootcamp

Moringa School

Moringa School is a multi-disciplinary learning-accelerator committed to closing the skills gap in Africa’s job market by providing transformative tech-based learning. Our curriculum is industry specific and blends technical education with life skill development and practical experience. We promote excellence and a strong sense of community whilst delivering accelerated learning programs. Ultimately, we seek to unlock a learner’s potential and help them build futures with greater confidence, capability and possibility. We understand the investment of time and money that learners and their families put into education and the critical importance of gaining tangible growth and development during the time that is spent at a learning institution. Students want to be able to pursue their passion and ensure they achieve the necessary professional and personal skills from their chosen course. Moringa School has helped over 3000 young people kick-start their tech careers since 2015. Employers who hire our graduates come back from more and over 80% of our past students tell their acquaintances, friends, and family to join. Why Our Learning Model Works Aside from the reasons highlighted above, our blended learning methodology works because of the following: 1. Location flexibility; you can access the course content anytime, anywhere. 2. Better ability to manage your stress and workload by learning at your own pace through our online system. 3. More effective interaction between instructors and students. 4. Hands-on, experiential learning, which leads to a deeper, more long-lasting grasp of key concepts. 5. Supportive community where students support each other and bond through their shared experiences. 6. Gain self-confidence by immersing in a community that fosters the value of proactive participation. Our Graduate Support Program Our Graduate Support Program provides all job-seeking alumni with a platform to engage with and learn from more than 80 potential employer partners. The program is made available to all alumni for up to 6 months post-graduation; a period in which they actively participate in coaching sessions and recruitment drives organized by us; in addition to mock-interview training that make them better equipped for their job searching journey.

Coding Bootcamp

Ubunifu College

Ubunifu College is Premium school of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Robotics & Blockchain. Learning & Product development Pick the pathway which fits your idea/Interest. During your time at the college, you wil be taught and at the same time you will be building your product Startup School <be> While building your product, you will also be taught how to turn your idea into a company and building a unique business model around it. Startup Launch & Incubation After your course, your product will be ready for launch. This is where we will incubate your startup and provide you with resources for at least 6 months

Coding Bootcamp

Zindua School

Learn to code. Launch your career in tech with Zindua School. Learn Software Development or Data Science in 3 to 9 months. You can defer up to 80% of your tuition fees to an income-share agreement. Zindua (previously Chaptr Bootcamps) happens to be the first coding school in Kenya to offer income-share agreements for anyone seeking to learn Data Science or Web Development.Through their income-share agreements, you pay only what you can afford, learn first and pay the rest once you are earning. Their programs are entirely virtual (so you have no excuse regardless of where in Kenya you are) and they combine both curated content and live workshops by expert technical mentors. Data Science Learn all the fundamentals of programming, data analysis, data visualisation, machine learning, and big data engineering with Python and SQL. Software Dev Learn all the fundamentals of programming, frontend web dev, backend web dev, and systems engineering with Python & Django and JavaScript & React.

University

Multimedia University of Kenya

Currently, we offer four distinctive undergraduate programmes, that is, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology, Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. In addition as from may 2017, we have launched two masters programmes namely; MSc in Information Technology and MSc in Computer Science. In response to our customer demand we run diploma programmes to cater for school leavers namely; Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS), International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IADCS) to prepare them for more advanced training in IT. For the professional track we offer Cisco Academy programme (Level 1-4) and the International Driving License (ICDL). These programmes are taught by highly qualified and experienced academic staff that are very committed to academic excellence. The programmes are constantly reviewed to reflect the rapidly changing demands in the ICT industry. Through the dedicated efforts of the faculty and students, we have continued to produce highly competitive graduates who continue to make exceptional contribution to the ICT industry. It is most likely that you will find our alumni in many credible organizations. The faculty is progressing towards becoming an international leader in ICT research and innovation. To achieve this, the faculty has taken measures to create a conducive environment by setting up the state of art training laboratories and the Information Access Centre. This publication has been prepared to provide you, our clients, a comprehensive idea of the courses on offer at postgraduate, undergraduate and skill development levels. Finally, I hope that the learning experience that our esteemed clients obtain from the faculty and the university will be one to cherish dearly.

University

Africa Nazarene University

The CIT department focuses on creating an environment of Innovation, where students and faculty get a platform to practice and demonstrate incredible problem solving abilities for various issues within our society. The department has highly skilled faculty members on various areas in ICT, who provide one on one attention to students within the class rooms, practical lab work and in the implementation of real life solutions using ICT. The department aims to produce highly competent and disciplined students, who are skilled in specific areas of ICT such as Computer Programming, Mobile Programming, Web Development, Databases, Systems Architecture, Network Engineers, among others. This is achieved by providing areas of concentrations that address the specific areas in our programs. Besides the normal course curriculum, the department organizes short courses in the form of Bootcamps to train students on new technologies and trends in ICT. Most of these short courses are sponsored by our partners and therefore availed for free to the students. Every year, the department runs an annual Design Thinking workshop themed ‘Impact Week’ in collaboration with our partners from Kirche in Aktion – Germany. The focus is to develops practical solutions for sustainable development through innovation. Through this event, leading Design Thinking coaches from SAP, Lufthansa, Volvo, among other leading organizations in Germany, Australia, and Switzerland. The CIT department has formed strong partnerships with local and international companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Dell EMC, Seven Seas, among others to ensure that students are exposed to global technologies, enabling them to experience a world-class ICT training, and have access to global career opportunities. Our alumni have excelled as entrepreneurs in the business and IT sector, as well as in the corporate sector, both locally and internationally. </p? The Innovation Center hosted by the CIT department enables students to develop innovations in a guided and professional way. The students are given local and international mentors for their ideas and support in marketing their ideas and selling them to the local and international markets.

University

South Eastern Kenya University

The department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is a leading centre of excellence in research and development. The department has launched a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science programme which aims at providing students with a solid understanding of the underlying technologies upon which software solutions are built. The programme ensures graduates have the knowledge needed to continually grow as technology evolves and provide a basis for success in any computer science career the student chooses to pursue. The department has skilled staff and boasts of a state of the art computer laboratory.

Coworking

Kayana

Kayana is a community of female entrepreneurs of abundance that come together to move their businesses from ideation to start up. Typically the businesses will be run from their homes or online, and the founders are looking at the next step of growth, but may not have the know-how or courage to do so.

University

Chuka University

The mission of the Faculty of Science Engineering & Technology (FSET) is to generate, transmit and preserve quality knowledge by promoting independent and interactive learning and a scientific inquiry in culture and striving for diverse national and global development in pure and applied research in sciences and technology, while seeking to integrate these perspectives. This is in line with the university’s vision and mission as elaborated in the strategic plan The objectives of the Faculty are: - Provide relevant quality higher education, training, research and extension to enable graduates contributes to sustainable national and global development agenda. - Generate and share research findings with users to solve societal and environmental problems to improve quality of life. - To provide a conducive environment for learning and enhance efficiency of operations in the faculty. - Strengthen faculty governance and prudent management of financial and human resources to maximize productivity to satisfy customers and stakeholders requirements. - Establish mutually beneficial partnerships to provide opportunities and innovative ideas for sustainable study, research, outreach, and infrastructure development.

University

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

The School of Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) produces high skilled graduates who play a significant role in the Kenyan and Global economy. The School seeks to significantly enhance and expand the visibility of Computing Technology innovative solutions to national and global audience. The School will provide the appropriate environment to ensure that the highest professional standards are achieved and maintained. Vision To provide innovative and high quality computing and Informatics education at the doorsteps of learners with learner-centric approach exploiting the science of computing and information platforms. Mission To provide access to higher educational opportunities in Computing Technology 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.

Coworking

Nairobi Game Development Center

Nairobi GDC is a community-focused co-working space for game developers in Nairobi. Whether you are an established studio looking for your new home, an indie developer looking for a place to hang or someone who’s just curious about the craft of making games, Nairobi Game Development Center is the place for you! Our Amenities Nairobi GDC offers flexible co-working solutions and offices for teams and studios as well as a community lunch area and event space, meeting rooms and even a sauna! We’ll also be providing game development specific functions like a game room, sound studio, focus testing, VR lab and more. What We Offer We want everyone who identifies as a game developer or who just wants to be part of our community to be able to use Nairobi Game Development Center as their workspace. Here you can do what you love together with people who love what you do, learn new things and make new friends from the awesome game development community.

University

Technical University of Mombasa

The Institute of Computing and Informatics (ICI) in Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) is a Teaching, Research and Extension division at the level of a school. The Institute is composed of three sections namely: Information Technology, Computer Science, and Information Systems. The programmes offered respond to the demands of regional, national and global industry priorities in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The Institute courses are a major enabler to the socio-economic change in the region through the application of ICT technologies. We also endeavor to integrate education and research programmes into a unified system, providing scholars with modern ICT technological platforms for appropriate and industry focused education, with a high degree of work-integrated learning. These platforms include provision of quality education in innovative software development, Networking and other areas of ICT. Through Industrial and other national, regional and international partnerships, the goal of for research and ICT technology transfer can be attained. This will go a long way to creating opportunities for our students to have a broad experience that will enable them fit well in the Industry. The Institute offers Bachelor Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), Bachelor of Technology in Information Communication Technology (BTIT). The Faculty also offers Diploma in Information Communication Technology (DICT) and Certificates in Information Communication and Maintenance (CICM). As part of the University, our mandate also requires participation in community-based and SME projects, with a strong emphasis on commercialization, providing an avenue for ICT innovation that acts as a catalyst ICT technology enterprises growth. This offers opportunity to our students and teaching staff to engage and continue to impact on the development of highly innovative ICT skills as a basis for industrial competitiveness. The Institute nurtures a desire for excellence among its teaching staff through various forms of interactions such as seminars, workshops, presentations, brainstorming sessions, exhibitions and conferences in order to spur the growth of technological capacity. The Institute is confident that its certificate, diploma, and undergraduate programmes are offered by highly qualified and experienced academic and support staff, meet the best university standards worldwide. The Institute endeavors to play a significant role in ensuring that the National and International development objectives goals are achieved. This will be attained by: 1) Admitting and training highly innovative ICT graduates capable of solving societal problems through a well-developed market oriented curriculum in collaboration with stakeholders. 2) Recruiting, capacity building and retaining qualified computing teaching technical staff. 3) Harnessing and disseminating acquired computing knowledge through scientific research and ICT innovations. 4) Developing an effective infrastructure of ICT technology and entrepreneurship. 5) Providing extension services to community while adhering to the code of ethics and professional conduct.

University

Maseno University

The department of Computer science in the School of Computing and Informatics offers degree programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to suitably qualified and interested students. At the undergraduate level, the department offers two-degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc-CS) and Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology (BSc-CT). BSc-CS is a premier 4-year degree program whose courses are focused on equipping students with both sound theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the broad and fast-changing field of computer science. Graduates of this degree program will have very strong foundations in the theory of computing, software development, and information systems. BSc-CT program embodies the science and technology of design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of software and hardware components of modern computing systems and computer-controlled equipment and environment. The graduates from this relatively new computing degree program will have undertaken courses that equip them with detailed hardware design and technological aspects of computer systems. At the post-graduate level, the Department of Computer Science offers MSc in Computer Science and Ph.D. in Computer Science. The master's program is designed to be completed in two years while the Ph.D. program includes coursework and must be should be completed in four to seven years. Both the postgraduate programs have a rigorous research component, supervised by experienced faculty.

University

Kenyatta University

Our clients are the students, our faculty recognise that they exist because of this clientele; we are therefore in the business of mentoring this great asset in any country the world over and to release its potential. We recognise that in any country the world’s biggest innovators are the youth. Universities deal with the young and the ICT department recognises the great potential these people have. We also recognise that given the opportunity and resources, our students’ creativity has no limit. In order to help our students realise their potential, our greatest asset remains a motivated faculty and support staff. The department will therefore endeavour to develop this human asset, that most times is greatly ignored, so as to achieve its mission. Like a cook whose success is measured by appreciation of what he cooks, our success will be measured in terms of the success of our graduates. The success of our graduates will attest to the success of our faculty. To achieve this, the department will strive to recognise department staff for any outstanding service and everyone's contribution to our success. Vision To be a competitive centre of excellence in ICT Mission To produce competitive graduates who meet ICT market demands. Core Values 1. Excellence 2. Academic Freedom 3. Professionalism 4. Creativity 5. Innovation 6. Truth 7. Equal Opportunity 8. Dynamism 9. Integrity 10. Teamwork

University

Moi University

We offer programmes tailored towards providing IT students with relevant knowledge and practical skills that enables them to take appropriate professional and leadership positions in Information and Communication Technology upon their graduation. Our curricula are regularly reviewed to meet the emerging technological trends and demands from the research and industry. We regularly review our curricula to cater for emerging technological trends. The department endeavors to generate the necessary IT manpower for both local and global markets. MISSION The mission of the Department of Information Technology is to conceive and design courses that enhance and support effective organisational information management. The department considers effective management of information assets and resources as critical to successful organisational performance, innovativeness and competitive edge. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The department aims to produce individuals capable of: - To facilitate the school to graduate at least 80% of final year students into the job market and ensure 80% of continuing students successfully progress to the next level each year. - To produce at least 3 publications in internationally refereed journals and 2 conference proceedings in an academic year. - To maintain at least one linkage with similar institution and/or industry.

University

University of Nairobi

The Department of Computer Science (DCS) was originally formed in 1969 as the Computing Centre, a Department in the Faculty of Engineering. In 1976, the Computing Centre moved to the Chiromo Campus where it occupied the purpose-built premises used by the School today. It was formally established in 1977 as the Institute of Computer Science whose mandate included academic as well as university ICT services. In the year 2002, and in the interest of realizing more focused management and efficiency of the two functions, ICS was split into two units i.e. ICTC and SCI now department of Computer Science (DCS). The department takes its name from the core competencies that it seeks to nurture: Computing, to cover the theory and science of computation and Informatics to exemplify the practical outworking of this theory in technology and application. The department is a regional leader in research, research and development (R&D) and advanced education in computing. It was the first to offer Bachelors and Postgraduate degrees in Computer Science in the region. Department of Computer Science is located at the picturesque Chiromo Campus off Riverside Drive within the College of Biological and Physical Science of the University of Nairobi. The department is housed in a two storey building with office facilities for over 50 members of staff, a computer room, several computer labs with a fully networked modern computer infrastructure, a library and several classrooms. It is charged with teaching and research activities. It has eleven on-going and very competitive programmes: Diploma (Computer Science), BSc. (Computer Science), M.Sc. in Computer Science with specialization in Computational intelligence and Distributed Computing Technology, M.Sc. in Information Systems with specialization in IT Management, ICT4D and Applied Computing. PhD (Information Systems) and PhD (Computer Science). The research mandate of the Department of Computer Science consists of seven research groups in the following thematic areas: 1. E-governance 2. Mobile Financial Services 3. ICT for development (ICT4D) 4. Human Language Technology (HLT) 5. Technology Supported Learning 6. Distributed systems and networks 7. E-science

Coworking

Nairobi Garage

Nairobi Garage is Africa’s largest coworking space for new and growing businesses – created in response to the need for non-traditional, lean and flexible office space solutions. Our spaces are open 24/7 and provide an innovative and vibrant space for our diverse members – from SMEs, startups, entrepreneurs, independent professionals, and larger innovative companies. The Garage network offers members an invaluable community of Nairobi’s most high-growth and high-impact ventures. Members get access to business opportunities, networking events, workshops, marketing support – as well as professional business services that support their growth. Access to Innovation Networks Join leading businesses and innovators in our new space. These companies have realised the impact of working closer to innovators. By joining our workspaces, your company can enjoy the social and collaborative elements Nairobi Garage offers that normal traditional offices can’t. Improved Team Productivity Having your employees work side by side with innovators provides motivation and increases employee productivity. Employees tend to be more motivated when they see others around them working hard and producing great ideas. We also provide workshops that benefit your teams performance. Reduce Your Overheads No matter the size of your business, our space can save you money. Say googbye to long-term leases, hefty deposits, purchasing furniture and equipment, paying for utilities, paying support staff and provide coffee and snacks. We allow you to focus on the important work and we will do the rest for you.

Tech Hub

LakeHub

LakeHub is a growing community of creatives, programmers, hackers, designers & entrepreneurs. We learn, share, collaborate and have fun everyday. Established in May, 2013 LakeHub was started by students and young professionals living in and around Kisumu that want to empower technologists in the region to take advantage of the limitless opportunities to improve business with technology. As LakeHub continues to grow it will create co-working space(s), grow tech-based businesses, build personal and professional networks, and support teams with creative solutions in locally relevant industries such as Fishing, Dairy, and Tea Farming. We're bridging the talent gap. We're a local Academy based in Kisumu, Kenya with the mission to fill the talent gap within the tech industry. But that's not it! Besides the necessary technical skills, you will also learn how to work in projects within a modern tech team and how to be a problem solver. LakeHub Academy is a web development program for talented young people and other disadvantaged groups who want to power Africas 4th Industrial Revolution.

Incubator

iBizAfrica

@iBizAfrica business incubator carries out the Entrepreneurship and Incubation theme of @iLabAfrica. @iBizAfrica seeks to provide a nurturing environment that builds on the potential of the youth to develop ICT solutions and businesses that work for the common good in society. The theme focuses on the following areas: - Acting as a focal point for investors (VCs, angel investors, private equity groups and banks) to engage potential technology entrepreneurs - Fostering an environment for entrepreneurs to develop, nurture and exchange their innovative ideas. - Providing mentoring and services to start-up companies such as seed capital, legal advice, financial expertise, relevant training and physical resources. - Providing Business Incubation facilities and establish linkages with other incubation centres in the country and around the world. - Forging industry partnerships. - Acting as a focal point for investors (VCs, angel investors, private equity groups and banks) to engage potential technology entrepreneurs.

Tech Hub

C4DLab

Incubation is a process of supporting successful development of startup companies through provision of resources and services, which the startup companies do not have. At C4DLab we take startups which are multi-disciplinary but have a computing element. And with initiatives like the TUMI Startup Accelerator, startups are equipped and trained in the ways of taking their businesses to the next stage Research and Product Development C4Dlab has established several partnerships with government, private sector and multinationals to promote data driven policy making through research. With funding from various organizations and utilizing capacity at the University, C4DLab has championed development of policy and strategy documents founded on rigorous research. Get unlimited access to multidisciplinary research riding on the huge network of faculty at the University of Nairobi and partnering institutions. Innovation Ecosystem Development C4DLab runs numerous events in form of seminars, bootcamps, workshops, etc geared towards building the capacity for the university community to easily innovate. It is the home to the Nairobi Innovation Week, an annual event that celebrates local and international innovations while enhancing key aspects of the local innovation ecosystem. In addition through Nairobi Design Thinking School (NDTS) C4DLab offers practical causes in Human Centered Design and Multi Disciplinary Problem Based Learning.

Tech Hub

Chandaria Business Innovation & Incubation Centre

The directorate works to foster the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Kenyatta University through establishment of innovation and entrepreneurship programmes that have strong links with industry. Industry collaborations are critical for skills development (education and training), the generation, acquisition, and adoption of knowledge (innovation and technology transfer), and the promotion of entrepreneurship (start-ups and spin-offs). The directorate also works to enhance coordination of Research and Development (R&D) agendas and avoid duplications, stimulate additional private R&D investments, and exploit synergies and complementarities of scientific and technological capabilities. This collaborations also expands the relevance of research carried out in Kenyatta University, foster the commercialization of R&D outcomes, and increase the mobility of labour between Kenyatta University and industry. The industry benefits through increases in the propensity of firms to introduce new products and to patent. Kenyatta University (KU) established Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Centre as a dedicated innovation and incubation hub. This arose since it is one of Kenyatta University’s major strategic goals aimed at responding to societal needs. Innovation is a key driver of long- term economic growth, the primary basis for competitiveness in world markets and part of the response to many societal challenges. While public expectations from technological innovation are evolving in line with social concerns (e.g. unemployment, sustainable development, aging populations), the innovation process itself is facing major challenges, especially in developing countries such as Kenya.

Tech Hub

NaiLab

Nailab has over 10 years experience in developing customized training and acceleration programs with strong mentorship elements together with our partners both in Africa and around the world. Community Mwanzo is a virtual platform that equips entrepreneurs with the skills to build sustainable businesses that practically solve Africa’s unique challenges using innovation through business mentorship and community support. Funding We run challenges to facilitate access to seed funding to enable entrepreneurs to take their ideas to the next level, grant funding to support already existing business and recognize outstanding entrepreneurs in the continent. Growth opportunities Every business needs to be alert to new opportunities. Companies must continuously strive to identify new growth opportunities such as; investment opportunities, grants and new ways to identify new markets in order to achieve long-term business success. Capital Every new business idea or existing businesses, whether it's for products or services, require one vital thing: Money. Entrepreneurs need capital to pay for the cost of production, hiring staff, renting premises, buying or leasing equipment, marketing, etc.. Knowledge The abilities that can help you launch a business are not the same as those you need to help it grow. Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind creating and growing new businesses. All too often, they are also the people holding them back by lack of relevant knowledge.

Tech Hub

iHub

We are a globally recognised organisation that is deeply steeped in the local technology innovation culture. We’ve been both the main catalyst for regional technology acceleration and a role model for technology hubs across emerging markets. We are nurturing a generation of business owners, business leaders, business builders. We invite you to join us and grow with us We serve the technology community, by connecting organizations and people, building market-relevant solutions and being ahead of the curve of innovation The iHub has inspired and supported over 450 startups over the years and it continues to offer the community of technology entrepreneurs and those who want to become entrepreneurs We strongly believe that we will play a quintessential role in leapfrogging the African technology entrepreneurship scene by creating an environment of trust and experimentation that facilitates the growth of entrepreneurs and their companies