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. <br><br> Burundi Innovates <br> <mark>Our unique startup incubator program is designed to cultivate entrepreneurship and foster innovation by providing comprehensive training and advisory services.</mark> <br><br> 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.
STEM Impact Center Kenya
STEM Impact Center Kenya is a youth development non profit organization, we work to empower youths through technology. <br><br> 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; <mark><br> - STEM education programs: we offer STEM-focused workshops, camps, or after-school programs for students in low-income areas.</mark> <br> - Teacher training: Equipping teachers in these communities with the skills and resources to effectively teach STEM subjects. <br> - Providing resources: computers, science equipment, or other materials needed for quality STEM education. <br> - Mentorship programs: Connecting students with STEM professionals who can provide guidance and inspiration.
Startup Lions
Startup Lions is a digital empowerment program, providing opportunities to learn, earn and innovate for young adults in rural Kenya. <br><br> 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. <br><br> Learning Lions <br> - Remote areas and underprivileged youth <br> - Training AND job creation program <mark><br> - We start from scratch: working with talented youth without any prior IT training or tertiary education.</mark> <br> - Focus on human-capital intensive and creative skills: more fulfilling and more sustainable career perspectives <mark><br> - Quality over quantity: our trainings and job creation programs are life-changing</mark> <br> - Sustainable business model: income from graduates and digital nomad program will cross-finance educational cost
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. <br><br> Code Academy <br> - 2-year diploma in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship (DCSE) <br> - Through the Women’s Institute of Technology and Innovation (WITI) <mark><br> - Tech-based training to specialize in: Professional software development, Website development, Junior Practitioning</mark> <br> - Soft skills advancement for work in entrepreneurship <br> - Post-graduate networking through a digital jobs center <br><br> 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. <br><br> Code Clubs <br> - In partnership with primary and secondary schools across Uganda <mark><br> - Introduction to computer science through coding and web design</mark> <br> - Training of teachers and schools to integrate technology content into the standard curriculum
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 <p></p> 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. <p></p> The program shall: <mark> <br> - Encourage innovation by providing opportunities to create applications to support service delivery; <br> - Generate highly skilled jobs and wealth for individuals and companies that create applications for both government and the private sector; and <br> - Improve the use of government data for ICT innovation and application development. <mark> <p></p> 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: <mark> <br> - To provide systematic and sustainable support to national ICT innovators <br> - To promote ICT products, services and solutions for improved service delivery as part of a wider digital ecosystem. <br> - To establish and operationalize ICT innovation parks. <br> - To promote local electronics manufacturing and assembly. </mark>
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. <p></p> Our Services <br> <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> Funding<br> Seed funding and access to impact investors. <p></p> Incubation<br> Customised support for emerging health businesses. <p></p> Advisory<br> Industry expertise in the African innovation space.
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. <p></p> <mark>@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.</mark> Some of the work we have done include:- <p></p> A.GOVERNMENT <br> 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%. <p></p> 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. <p></p> The system is working efficiently in Kiambu, Taita Taveta and Busia counties. <p></p> B.HEALTH <br> @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. <p></p> C.DATA VISUALIZATION <br> 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. <p></p> D.TECHNOLOGY <br> 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.
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. <br> - Access to a network of blockchain experts and mentors. <br> - Training sessions on blockchain technology and business/entrepreneurship. <br> - Opportunities to pitch to potential investors. <br> - Regular check-ins and progress reviews with program mentors. <p></p> Benefits of Registering for the Incubation Program <br> Selected participants will enjoy the following benefits which to help bring their ideas to fruition. <br> <mark>Blockchain Technology <br> Participants will be provided with overall insight into blockchain technology and connections with the industry. <p></p>Business Education <br> Participants will be provided with business knowledge, industry connections, and an introduction to investors. <p></p>Platform Support <br> Product development support from leading blockchain platform providers. </mark> <p></p>Business Support <br> Business development and entrepreneurship education support from business experts. <p></p>Business Guidance and Investor Access <br> Meetings with a group of highly successful entrepreneurs and investors with expertise in scaling high-tech startups. <p></p>Demo Day <br> The program concludes with a Demo Day providing startups the opportunity to pitch their business to investors, experts, and the Blockchain community.
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. <p></p>Entrepreneurship Training <br> 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. <p></p> <mark>Innovation Challenges <br> 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. </mark> <p></p> Code Kids <br> 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.
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. <p></p> Our Mission <br> <mark>To build a strong AI community and ecosystem in Tanzania through knowledge, resources and experience sharing to address local challenges.</mark> <p></p> Our Vision <br> Become Africa’s leading AI learning lab and incubator to provide homegrown solutions to our challenges and contribute to the global advancement of AI.
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.<p></p> <mark>The programs include: <br>1. Buni Internship Program <br>2. Buni Mentoring Program <br>3. Buni Community Outreach Program <br>4. Buni Divaz (Ladies Community) </mark><p></p>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.
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. <p></p> BIC Ethiopia will <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> 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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> BIC Africa is commissioned by the European Union and implemented by EBN. The project will run from 2021 to 2025. <p></p> Our objectives <br>– Set up a Europe-Africa Coordination Office & Regional Network <br>– Better connection and synergies between actors of the regional ecosystem <br>– Build the capacity of local Business Incubators and their client companies <br>– Improved understanding of the state-of-the-art of the business incubation <br>– Establishing and reinforcing a quality label for African business support organisations <br>– Build a committee of experts overseeing the creation of a certification system <br>– Communication, dissemination and outreach activities to create a strong brand for the Regional Network <p></p> Our mission <br> 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. <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> Our Services <p></p> Facilitation<br> Facilitate capacity-building. <p></p> Make a better connection<br> Make a better connection between European and African innovation hubs to develop intercontinental collaboration. <p></p> Awareness Rising<br> Raise awareness about the needs and challenges faced by incubators and advise decision-makers. <p></p> Quality Certification Label<br> Establish or reinforce a quality label for African incubators and ensure that quality standards are respected in all supported incubators. <p></p> Explore Business Opportunities<br> Explore business and public/private investment opportunities with local and European initiatives and companies. <p></p> Exchanges and Cooperation<br> Help you to benefit from exchanges and cooperation with other initiatives.
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, <mark>Twende aims to merge local experience and technical knowledge into affordable innovations.</mark> 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. <p></p> 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. <br>1. Rural technologies often are designed and manufactured abroad, leaving Tanzanian villagers unable to repair their devices, especially when materials are not locally available. <br>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. <br>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. <p></p> <mark>Twende technologies address the aforementioned problems through the development of intermediate technologies that <br>1. utilize locally available materials, <br>2. are designed WITH rather than FOR village communities, <br>3. derive out of village needs and imperative, <br>4. are inexpensive and affordable for villagers, <br>5. are able to be repaired locally. </mark> <p></p> 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. <p></p> 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. <mark>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.</mark> Workshop tools are available to all participating community members and maintained through a small fee.
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. <mark>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).</mark> We also work closely with other innovation stakeholders like the Government, NGOs, and innovators from inside and outside the county.
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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> 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). <p></p> <mark>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.</mark>
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. <p></p> Ennovate Hub runs <mark>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. </mark> <p></p> 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.
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. <p></p> Vision Small businesses become the engine of Zanzibar’s economic & social development. <p></p> Mission Cube Zanzibar is the primary hub that entrepreneurs work with to launch and grow their businesses. <p></p> Our Main Objectives<br> Cube Zanzibar was established whereas, we do hereby freely and voluntarily associate together to strengthen, reinforce and consolidate efforts to empower young people through: <mark><br> - Promoting innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial mindset to young people in Zanzibar. <br> - Providing hand on / practical learning and engagement in the process of science, technology and innovation. <br> - Fostering problem solving ability and project based learning. <br> - Providing co-working space and makerspace for those who are in need. <br> - Helping the community in creating solutions that solve various problems including but not limited to business, health, tourism, blue economy etc.</mark>
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. <p></p> 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 <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> 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.
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. <p></p> <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> dLab envisions Africa where data is frequently and consistently used to inform policy and decision making at all levels.
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. <mark>We support you to build your business empire through a holistic entrepreneurship journey. </mark> <p></p> We know what it takes for small and medium enterprises to maintain their competitiveness in a constantly evolving market; <mark>we provide enterprises with solutions that enable sustainability, competitive growth and ensure that SMEs can thrive.</mark> We offer management consulting, enterprise development, training, event planning and investment opportunities in Tanzania. <p></p> 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. <p></p> We offer support on legal advice, tax, accounting, auditing, human resource, operations, due diligence, sales and marketing specific to the Tanzanian context. <p></p> 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.
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! <p></p> 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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> The benefits that will be visible for our members are: <mark>A fully-equiped coworking space, more startup support programmes and connections to an international network.</mark> 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. <p></p> Solutions <p></p> Desk <br> 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. <p></p> Private Office <br> 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. <p></p> Room <br> Book a room for a meeting, class, or meetup. Create an exceptional meeting with our equipment and give your participants the experience they deserve. <p></p> Events <br> 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.
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.<p></p> The hub is supported with a digital learning platform and member led community groups. <mark>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.</mark> 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. <p></p>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.
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. <p></p> Vision<br> Our vision is to have a vibrant community providing innovative solutions for sustainable community prosperity. <p></p> Mission<br> Our mission is to enhance innovation by embracing technology, entrepreneurship and skills development. <p></p> Our Community<br> Dear future community member, welcome to your new vibrant, innovative, and supportive community Become a Member <p></p> What We Do <p></p> Academy<br> A learning centre aiming at preparing and equipping youth and the community for the 4th Industrial Revolution [4IR] by bridging the skills gap. <p></p> Consultancy<br> Part of the company responsible for organizing, managing and implementing community impact driven projects and events. <p></p> Incubator<br> <mark>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. </mark>
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. <p></p> 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 <p></p> Vision <br> <mark>To be the largest network of coworking spaces, offices, training and meeting rooms, while generating synergies between members of our community.</mark> <p></p> Values <br> Leadership: customer satisfaction, notoriety Professionalism: responsiveness, helpfulness and flexibility Conviviality: synergy, networking Innovation: creativity, disruption
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 <mark>bring together the Malagasy technological community (bloggers, entrepreneurs in new technologies, developers, technophiles and enthusiasts, etc.) around the activities it promotes.</mark> <p></p> Coworking Space | Training & Meeting rooms <br> 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. <p></p> As an option, the following equipment is available: <br> - Laptops <br> - Workstation PCs <br> - Video projector <br> - 42″ screen <p></p> 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.
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, <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> 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.
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. <p></p> Through our partnerships, <mark>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.</mark>
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. <p></p> Programs <p></p> MIIC Startup Dealflow <br> <mark>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. </mark> <p></p> Jumpstart Series <br> 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. <p></p> Investor Program <br> 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.
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. <mark>Our vision is to create a resilient South Sudan through our activities by every inch.</mark>
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. <p></p> 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 <mark>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. </mark> <p></p> 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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> See our membership that is made to suit the various levels of engagement and growth.
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, <p></p> 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. <p></p> <mark>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</mark>
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. <p></p>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. <p></p> In the Raise Capital program, <mark>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.</mark> 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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> Our Programs <p></p>Raise Capital <br> 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. <p></p>Tech Cofounder <br> 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. <p></p>Grow your Startup <br> 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. <p></p>Idea to Product <br> <mark>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.</mark>
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. <mark>Our goal is to create an entrepreneurial hub for the community to exchange ideas and develop their business plan.</mark> <p></p> 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. <p></p> 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.
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. <p></p> <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> 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. <p></p> Approach <br> Embedded in Design Thinking, we foster collaboration, unlock creativity and create innovative solutions: <br> - Inspire: challenging the status quo is possible – we do it every day. <br> - Connect: accessing a professional ecosystem of change makers and curating interaction across silos. <br> - Enable: we disrupt mindsets, share expertise and the necessary tools to create a better future for all.
Impact Hub Bujumbura
Impact Hub Bujumbura has an independent body that oversees management and runs a hybrid business model. <mark>They are an innovation center and an incubator and accelerator that focuses on social impact, job creation and innovation.</mark>
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. <p></p> <mark>Renting a turnkey office allows you to benefit from the full range of our services. <br> - Full access to our administrative services <br> - Access to our meeting rooms upon reservation <br> - Full access to our shared spaces for you and your team <br> - Ability to privatise part or all of our terrace</mark> <p></p> An easy-access solution ideal for last-minute meetings <br> - Access to our administrative services during your days at the Fast Hub <br> - A private workspace <br> - High-speed fibre-optic internet connection <br> - Access to our shared equipment (photocopier, lounges) <br> - Full access to the coworking space and to the terrace <p></p> 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. <p></p> 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. <mark>Coworking at the Fast Hub will allow you to benefit from quality professional interactions and high-speed fibre-optic internet connection.</mark>
LinearArc Solutions
Supporting you from Ideation to Implementation. We accompany you free of charge across your entrepreneurial journey <p></p>Mentoring<br> 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 <p></p>Self Development <br> Formal training sessions by professionals in the field, covering topics such as marketing, finance, strategy, legal framework and so forth <p></p>Social Capital <br> Hosting of quarterly events to meet people from the industry as well as facilitating meetings between the entrepreneur and established players in the market <p></p>Financial Capital <br> <mark>Supporting start-ups in pitching their business idea to potential investors and lenders by running through internal pitch deck sessions hosted by industry captains</mark> <p></p>Physical Space <br> 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 <p></p>Administration <br> Providing administrative support to the start-ups including setting up of the company, trade licenses, basic accounting and setting up of bank accounts
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. <mark>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</mark>
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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> La Plage Factory operates from the “Coworking Port Louis”, offering a unique African business location with a flexible, connected and productiveworking environment. <p></p> La Plage Factory is an accredited startup incubator-accelerator, based in Mauritius. <p></p> <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> La Plage Factory is your trusted ally for a vibrant enterprise venture, from scratch to scale.
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). <p></p> 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. <p></p> <mark>The pre-incubation program consists of: <br> - educational content <br> - thematic workshops <br> - concrete goals every week <br> - daily individual support <br> - and discussions with other entrepreneurs like you.</mark> <p></p> Each week, you take a step in the realization of your project: <br> - learn about the entrepreneurial mindset understand your environment study the reliability of your <br> - project understand your target and meet it <br> - prototype your product <br> - position yourself and think about the business model write your business plan <br> - create your company
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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> Vision <br> To be a hub for business-and people-driven impact in Somali-speaking regions and beyond. <p></p>Mission <br> <mark>To build an entrepreneurial community, Business Incubation and create solutions for an Ecosystem that works for all</mark> <p></p>Inspiration <br> Why do we feel different? We have a flexible mentality... We embrace creativity.
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. <mark>We support youth to become innovators and leaders, and to create and apply digital solutions that have positive impact in their communities. </mark> We work with youth, the private sector, governments, and community-based organizations towards a collaborative vision of communities shaped by daring social innovators.
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. <mark>We support youth to become innovators and leaders, and to create and apply digital solutions that have positive impact in their communities. </mark> We work with youth, the private sector, governments, and community-based organizations towards a collaborative vision of communities shaped by daring social innovators.
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. <mark>blueMoon is an exciting initiative to discover, nurture, and fund exceptional agribusiness ideas among youth that are innovative, scalable, and have huge transformational potential.</mark> We want to discover and grow Ethiopian youth agribusiness startups that can change the world. <p></p> How it works <br> 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). <p></p> 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: <p></p> - we provide our startup teams with a place to work alongside other talented and motivated entrepreneurs <br> - 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 <br> - we support our startups as they register their companies, develop websites, build prototypes, recruit talent, and go through setup activities <br> - we link our startups to top executives and heads of industry (the Lions) <br> - we facilitate access to business support service providers, and <br> - we match our startups founders to one-on-one mentoring with business professionals for 12 months. <p></p> 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.
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? <p></p> 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. <p></p> Our Vision <br> Our vision is to build the next generation of market leading companies in Ethiopia from the ground up.<p></p> Our Mission <br> Our Mission is to build innovative, scalable and investable ventures that with exceptional teams.<p></p> Our Purpose <br> Our Purpose is to bring the necessary experience, expertise, network and grit to get the job done.<p></p> Our Aim <br> <mark>is to identifying & developing talent & matching theme with business challenges worth solving</mark>
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. <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> Incubation <br> 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. <p></p>Acceleration <br> 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. <p></p>Capacity Building <br> 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 <p></p>Seed Funding <br> 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. <p></p>Co-working Space <br> 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 . <p></p>Mentorship and Coaching <br> 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. <p></p>Business Development Training <br> 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. <p></p>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. <p></p>Legal Advice <br> Orbit Innovation Hub will provide legal advice and administrative facilitation support as selected incubatees navigate due diligence.
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. <p></p>The theme focuses on the following areas: <br> - Acting as a focal point for investors (VCs, angel investors, private equity groups and banks) to engage potential technology entrepreneurs <br> <br> - <mark>Fostering an environment for entrepreneurs to develop, nurture and exchange their innovative ideas.</mark> <br> - Providing mentoring and services to start-up companies such as seed capital, legal advice, financial expertise, relevant training and physical resources. <br> - Providing Business Incubation facilities and establish linkages with other incubation centres in the country and around the world. <br> - Forging industry partnerships. <br> - Acting as a focal point for investors (VCs, angel investors, private equity groups and banks) to engage potential technology entrepreneurs.