Axia Africa
Axia Africa is an organization that is focused on equipping African youths with the knowledge and digital skills needed today Our aim is to make tech knowledge accessible to every individual irrespective of age, literacy, and location. <p></p> We are looking forward to building a strong community of ready-to-work personnel and employable candidates around the world in the tech space. <p></p> School of Engineering<br> <mark>Begin your learning process in Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development and more. Discover career opportunities available for you. Speak to professionals and read through the materials and the programme designed specifically for you.</mark> <p></p> School of Product<br> We offer you product courses such as Product Design and Product management by equipping you with the right materials, courses and professionals willing to coach you through your journey while giving you the best advices after your program. <p></p> School of Data<br> Begin your Data learning career and more. Discover career opportunities available for you. Speak to professionals and read through the materials and the programme designed specifically for you.
DFS Lab
We focus on Africa’s largest economic engines and invest in founders who are creating opportunities for everyone. We invest in early-stage founders building the future of digital commerce in Africa. We back our portfolio with the funding, mentorship, and expertise they need to thrive. <p></p> Our expertise extends from years researching and investing in commerce ecosystems around the continent which have helped us form deep insights and convictions around the approaches we believe will thrive. <p></p> <mark>For our founders and co-investors, we bring an unparalleled mix of startup-building experience and sector-specific knowledge.</mark> <p></p> Thesis<br> We invest guided by a digital commerce thesis informed by years of data-driven research. Our hands-on partnerships with our portfolio companies then enables even deeper, more ground-tested intelligence. <p></p> Insights<br> We're trusted by the world's leading research organizations, investors, and impact donors to help provide insights on the latest developments in digital commerce in Africa and its impacts. <p></p> Community<br> <mark>We're a remote team that hails from the USA, France, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, but our community - Sufficient Capital - spans the globe and includes the most active digital commerce investors and founders.</mark> <p></p> Programs<br> Differentiated Capital<br> We offer high-conviction capital at founder-friendly terms. <mark>We invest $50,000 with our first check, then up to $150,000 in follow-on capital alongside our syndicate. We're often one of the first investors in our portfolio companies.</mark> <p></p> Practical Mentorship<br> We connect founders with other operators who can offer ground-tested advice to help shortcut the cycles needed to keep growing. Our team offers a hands-on program designed to help startups successfully prepare and close their first institutional round in exchange for advisory shares. <p></p> Focused Community<br> Our Sufficient Capital community is the meeting place for the best investors, builders, and experts in the African digital commerce.
Village Capital
Africa's innovation economy is booming. There are now more than 500 incubators and accelerators on the continent that are <mark>helping startups solve problems around financial inclusion, healthcare, and education.</mark> Our Nairobi office is leading accelerators as well as initiatives around talent and entrepreneur support. <p></p> Village Capital is a company that <mark>helps early-stage entrepreneurs develop and grow their businesses. They focus on businesses that provide solutions for social, economic, and environmental challenges.</mark> 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.
Algorithmics Rabat
Algorithmics Rabat uses a 2.0 learning platform that introduces children aged 6 to 18 to science and computer science in a fun and interactive way. No need for books, notebooks or pens! Everything is done on our platform, on any device connected to the Internet. <p></p> Children learn at their own pace, with modern and varied tools: <mark><br> -I.T training courses, more than 20 educational tools, a video platform, a global social network and a project laboratory. <br> - Parents can follow their children's progress, tasks and projects in real time on the platform. </mark> <p></p> And the best: all the lessons are in English, the language of the future! Children immerse themselves in the language while developing essential soft skills like communication, creativity, collaboration and problem solving. <p></p> It's a unique method that allows them to learn three subjects at the same time, faster and better than with traditional lessons. Algorithmics Rabat is education 2.0, which stimulates children's critical thinking, logic and creativity while preparing them for the world of tomorrow. <p></p> Enroll your child today at Algorithmics Rabat and give them a chance at a futuristic education <p></p> How much of what a child learns at school will they manage to apply to real life? To make sure our students not only build their knowledge but also achieve results, we’ve developed our own teaching methodology <p></p> Our key principles are:<br> <mark>1. Exciting topics<br> Whether it's launching a spaceship to Mars, going undercover as a special agent, or a career in an IT company, every course at Algorithmics is an adventure with a captivating story</mark> <p></p> 2. Sparking passion<br> We focus on solving concrete problems, not abstract tasks. How do you make a cartoon character move? Say hello to degree angles! <p></p> 3. No overloading<br> We switch topics regularly so that our students don't get bored. A single class might include a comic on a new topic, physical activities, and discussing the latest IT news. <p></p> Learn, Create, Communicate<br> All our classes take place on our online learning platform. You don't need to download new software, buy textbooks or check homework because the Algorithmics platform does all three: <p></p> Smart school book<br> Your kid will learn at their own pace — our platform analyzes their progress and suggests tasks with the right difficulty level <p></p> <mark>Laboratory of projects<br> Here students apply their knowledge in practice right from the start: build games in Scratch or develop apps in Python</mark> <p></p> Community of interest<br> Children share their projects right in the platform: like, comment and find friends among Algorithmics students all around the world
IIPGH Academy
IIPGH(The Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana) Academy is the platform for students, professionals, and organizations to accelerate ICT education and for economic growth and social good and to inspire confidence that enables innovation in our environment. <mark>IIPGH Academy is at the very heart of the ICT innovation and training, fostering knowledge in evolving technologies, services, and allocation of resources to create a seamless global ICT human resource capacity and ecosystem that is practical, reliable, and convenient.</mark> <p></p> The Academy is focused on providing ICT skills training that enables the digital evolution of organizations. So far, together with our partners, IIPGH Academy has trained over 30,000 persons (since 2018) in Digital Skills, various computer programming languages, web technologies, Data Science, and cybersecurity. The organization consists of professionals across all the domains of ICT. Our members have experience in both domestic and international ICT markets contributing to projects and the management of the operations for top organizations in the ICT industry. Our goal is to provide the most professional ICT service at the minimum cost that will enable individuals and organizations to invest the cost savings in order to grow. <p></p> OUR AIM <br> The organization aims to use its platform to equip professionals and students with skills in emerging technologies that would augment teaching and learning, entrepreneurship and employability in today’s fast-moving technological world. <mark> <br> - Coding Education for Ghana Program (for kids, teens, and adults) <br> - Professional Skills Development – Python for Data Science for professionals; Information and Cybersecurity; Data Protection; Internet Governance. <br> - National Teaching Council accreditation–Continuous Professional Development for teachers <br> - Digital skills education (basic, intermediate, advanced) </mark>
Blossom Academy
We are fueling the future of work by providing diverse data talents at scale, bridging the skills gap while equalizing opportunity for all. At Blossom Academy we believe that the technology skills gap fundamentally exists as a result of an opportunity gap. That talent is created equal, but opportunity is not. Everything we do is about closing the opportunity gap. We develop opportunities for those that have the aptitude and attitude to be successful data professionals – and to provide them with the right skills they need to be ready for industry. <p></p> <mark>Data Analytics<br> Master the industry tools to transform, analyze large real-world data sets and present insights. <p></p> Digital Marketing<br> Apply modern marketing strategies, and drive growth with comprehensive, multichannel campaigns. <p></p> Data Science<br> Leveraging software development and statistics to find hidden patterns in data, to train and develop models. </mark> <p></p> Why Choose Blossom? <br> Field Experienced Instructors <br> Each cohort is led by qualified data professionals who are background checked and tested for skillset. <p></p> Cutting Edge Training Program <br> We do not stop at providing you with the hard skills. We also equip you with the leadership skills required to excel. <p></p> Hands-On Learning Style <br> Take advantage of hands-on learning opportunities and benefit from a supportive learning environment.
Starters Technology
We are dedicated to leveraging the latest technologies to create customised learning paths for young people that will help them reach their full potential and prepare them for a successful career in the fields that do not have gatekeepers like engineering, artificial intelligence, programming, arts and technology, and robotics <p></p> <mark>Programming and development<br> This serves as the foundation for most technological advancement in this age. Most, if not all our students, take some kind of computer programming course as part of their customized programs. Our students think with a creators mentality knowing they can build solutions if they put their mind to it.</mark> <p></p> Robotics, electronics & mechatronics<br> This is an uprising wave that will move technological hardware to the next level. Students take courses that strengthen their technical know-how in programming, electronics, mechanics, and robotics. Students learn to build and program hardware to solve problems around them. <p></p> Design, Illustration & animation<br> This directly affects how people feel and is applied across all industries. Students learn to use the tools that make it easy for them to create a feeling or communicate an idea through design, illustration and animation.
FestMan Learning Hub
With the global economy experiencing a massive change and digital transformation, upskilling and reskilling have taken on a renewed sense of urgency. <p></p> To prepare for the jobs of the future, professionals and those who wants to advance their career need to make lifelong learning the new normal. Professionals who see good opportunity to learn and grow are 2.9 times more likely to be in demand and engaged. <p></p> At FestMan, our mission is to arm you with the digital skills required to adapt to the changing work environment and prepare for the future of work. <p></p> <mark>We deliver online and in-person premium digital skills training and courses to help you reposition yourself for exciting career opportunities in this rapidly changing work environment. We provide training in Data Analytics, Data Science, UX Design, Financial Modeling and Digital Marketing. </mark> <p></p> We partner with Industry Experts and Leaders to train and equip professionals with relevant and in-demand digital skills. <p></p> We are building the largest community of Data and digitally-savvy professionals in Ghana and Africa.
Accra Business School
This course provides a unique blend of business and IT subjects which is viewed by industry as an essential element in the role of a modern IT manager. The course comprises a significant amount of practical work. In particular, Year 1 features continuous assessments with no final year exam, enabling students to monitor progress throughout the year. <p></p> On completion of the course, students will have a detailed understanding of: <br> - Network systems management, advanced database management <br> - Strategic management <br> - Team work and people management skills <br> - Financial information management <br> - Day-to-day IT department management. <p></p> IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU? <br> <mark>Are you interested in working as an IT professional, but not necessarily as a software developer? Are you interested in a qualification that enables you to work in a vast array of organisations from small local companies to large multinationals? Are you interested in a course that gives you exposure to business and IT subjects much needed in industry?</mark> <p></p> CAREER OPPORTUNITIES <br> Graduates are qualified to work across the IT spectrum in any industry sector. <p></p> Some sample positions include: <br> - Business Analyst Systems Administrator <br> - IT Consultant <br> - Database Administrator <br> - Network Administrator <br> - Web Developer <br> - Deployment Engineer Data Management Analyst <br> - IT Manager <br> - Project Manager <br> - Self-employed.
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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> For all our members, we always try to provide excellent services with a personal touch. <p></p> We are here for you. <p></p> Welcome to Studio 12 <br> <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> Private Offices <br> 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. <p></p> 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! <p></p> Become a member of Workify, bring your laptop, grab a coffee and start working. <p></p> Meeting Rooms <br> 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:
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. <p></p>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. <p></p> Through our <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> Workstyle is a shared office space for you to work, meet, and develop inspiring ideas. <p></p> All our memberships include: Front Desk Service <br> Our team is on hand to assist you and provides call and mail handling services. <p></p>High-Speed Internet <br> Super-fast internet, ideal for your video conferencing, and online co-working needs. <p></p>Lounge & Kitchenette <br> Unique lounges and access to break rooms fitted with the best offering of Kenyan coffee and tea.
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. <p></p> Why You Should Join Our Cowork Space <mark> <br> - Healthy Environment <br> - Modern Amenities <br> - Quiet & Serene <br> - Friendly & Supportive</mark> <p></p> The design speaks to today’s professional- looking for modern amenities within an environmentally healthy space of wellness, positivity and wellbeing.
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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> 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. <p></p> Includes <br> - Professional business address <br> - 8 Day office access from 7am-7pm <br> - 6 Free Meeting room hours per month <br> - Multipurpose printers <br> - In house advertising to build your brand <br> - High Speed Internet <br> - Access to shared kitchen area <br> - Cleaning, security and other utilities <br> - Access to lounge and skype booths <br> - Filtered water,tea and coffee
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. <p></p> Work. Life. Focus. <br> 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! <p></p> Why Workable? <br> 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. <p></p> The Place to Be <br> Samlam Tower, Westlands, Nairobi <br> - Hub of Nairobi's top shopping, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife <br> - Only a twenty-minute drive to JKIA airport <br> - Close to public transit terminal and new Nairobi Expressway <br> - Close to fifteen popular gym facilities
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. <p></p> <mark>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.</mark> 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. <br> - Cost savings <br> - Flexibility <br> - Collaboration <br> - Amenities <br> - Networking <br> - Cancel anytime <p></p> What's included: <br> 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.
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. <p></p> 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. <p></p>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. <mark>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.</mark> <p></p> Ikigai Nairobi offers incredible conferencing facilities for all types of events and workshops. <br> 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!
ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator
The ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Program invests in early-stage startups based in Africa with a focus on FinTech, Mobility, E-commerce and TalentTech. <p></p> Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help entrepreneurs succeed. During each three-month program, we surround companies with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. <mark>We provide funding and fundraising opportunities, workshops and curated resources, not to mention countless moments where you can learn from your peers.</mark> It’s a proven model that’s helped build thousands of successful companies, all over the world.
Black Umbrellas
Black Umbrellas is an enterprise and supplier development (ESD) incubation organisation that partners with entrepreneurs, enterprises, investors and communities, to drive an inclusive and sustainable economic future by enabling the success of emerging SMEs. <p></p> 1. Black Umbrellas Virtual Incubator <br> The Black Umbrellas Virtual Incubator is an <mark>online platform that is designed to offer training, mentoring support and business coaching from anywhere with an internet connection. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, we’ll help you build a resilient, compliant and sustainable business.</mark> <p></p> 2. Accelerator Programme <br> Your high-growth enterprise deserves the right kind of support. With access to procurement, finance and networking opportunities, your business can scale and create jobs to shape the South Africa we all dream of. <p></p> Tap into your true potential with the Black Umbrellas Accelerator Programme. <p></p> If you’re a high-growth enterprise with the potential to create jobs and scale, this programme is for you. <br><mark>What’s In It For You ? <br> - A customised development journey <br> - Learning and training through master classes <br> - Access to an Executive Business Coach <br> - Facilitated access to procurement opportunities by way of a premium listing on our procurement platform <br> - Access to finance <br> - Exciting networking events!</mark> <p></p> A future of business excellence awaits <p></p> 3. Co-Spacing <br> Need affordable office space to get some work done? Our co-spacing offices are open to the public, no need to be a part of the BU programme! <p></p> Sign up for 6 months of co-spacing and get 1 month free! <p></p> Need an affordable office space to get some work done? <p></p> Our co-spacing offices are open to the public, no need to be a part of the BU programme! <p></p> With a range of options to perfectly fit your schedule and space requirements, Black Umbrellas’ co-spacing offices are designed to suit your productivity needs with access to the following facilities: <mark> <br> - Printing <br> - Telephones <br> - Internet connectivity <br> - Reception services <br> - Boardrooms & conferencing facilities <br> - Tea and Coffee Stations </mark>
Acasia Ventures
Acasia Ventures invests in people first. Our commitment to our founders goes beyond financial capital. <mark>We continuously support early-stage startups throughout their life cycles, setting a solid and long-lasting foundation for their success. </mark> <p></p> As first believers, Acasia Ventures works closely with founders by providing venture capital, unique insights, opportunities to expand to new markets and access to global investors and connections. Our community empowers individuals to build highly scalable, sustainable digital solutions that solve real-world essential problems.
Chanzo Capital
Chanzo Capital is a venture and growth capital firm, investing Capital, Capacity and Community in high-tech Startups and Scaleups in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa (KINGS) – these countries make up the "KINGS" of Africa's digital economy. – these countries make up the of Africa's digital economy. <p></p> What we do <br> <mark>We invest between $500K and $5M staggered over the exponential growth phase of the company from Series A to C. We also make Seed investments of $50K to $500K</mark> <p></p>Our intentions <br> The firm intends to finance the growth and development of the high-tech sector through the provision of Capital, Capacity and Community to our portfolio of companies and the entire ecosystem in Africa. <p></p> Capacity <br> We have being developing the Capacity of our portfolio companies by strengthening the leadership of the senior management teams and introducing corporate governance. We also help in re-organizing the corporate and organizational structure of the businesses. <p></p>Community <br> We have being developing the Community in Africa through our annual Angel Fair Africa which brings selected entrepreneurs to pitch to invited investors. Over the six years of organizing the event, we have realized US$23m of investment and 1 exit.
Comoe Capital
Comoé Capital is a private company under Ivorian law created in 2018 by entrepreneurs and private actors including Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P), a pioneering group in impact investment, entirely dedicated to the financing and support of start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. <p></p> Our approach <br> <mark>Comoé Capital works with Ivorian entrepreneurs and local suppliers to develop a dynamic community of SMEs in Côte d’Ivoire. Working with the entrepreneur, we build a strategy to boost the company’s development.</mark> <br> Our approach is organized around the entrepreneur with whom we aim to build a long-term relationship based on trust. <p></p> Our Impact Objectives <br> We are persuaded that companies have an essential social role in the real economy. <br> In addition to the extra-financial activities, Comoé Capital is a committed player in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. <br> One of our objectives is also to promote the social and environmental responsibility of the company and build with the entrepreneur an action plan to boost the impacts on each of its stakeholders (employees, customers, local communities, suppliers…), referring to the framework established by the United Nations with the Sustainable Development Goals. <p></p>Entrepreneur Corner <br> In parallel with its investment activities, Comoé Capital publishes Entrepreneur Corner, a trimestrial magazine providing a sector analysis (education, health, digital, etc.), and success-stories of entrepreneurs. More than just an information support, Entrepreneur Corner is a real advocacy tool in favor of Ivorian entrepreneurship.
Pwani Teknowgalz
We are a technology women-led, registered community-based organization that equips girls and young women in marginalized communities in Kenya with <mark>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.</mark> 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. <p></p>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.
Pluralcode
Our mission is to create a school, an essential talent incubator where thousands of young Africans every year can learn important skills and access the career opportunities they need in order to compete globally. <p></p> PluralCode’s approach to education trains students to be professionals and prepares them for job opportunities with their Career Labs Initiative, which exposes them to the challenges they will encounter and opportunities they need to break into the industry post-studies, something which is lacking in many traditional learning institutes. <p></p> <mark>Students can also access programs across Design, Product, Data, Engineering, Cloud and Blockchain Faculties and benefit from excellent mentors and learning flexibility to fit into their daily pursuits.</mark> <p></p> "Our flexibility both in learning schedule and tuition plans allows us to champion inclusiveness both of different economic classes and different backgrounds and professions.” Nduka Ukpabi | CEO of Pluralcode
The Tony Elumelu Foundation
The Tony Elumelu Foundation is the leading philanthropy empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, driving poverty eradication, catalysing job creation across all 54 African countries, and increasing women economic empowerment. Since the launch of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme in 2015, the Foundation has trained over 1.5 million young Africans on its digital hub, TEFConnect, and disbursed nearly USD$100 million in direct funding to 18,000 African women and men, who have collectively created over 400,000 direct and indirect jobs. <mark>The Foundation’s mission is rooted in Africapitalism, which positions the private sector, and most importantly entrepreneurs, as the catalyst for the social and economic development of the African continent.</mark> <p></p> The Foundation’s ability to fund, train, mentor, and network young African entrepreneurs, has created a unique platform for catalysing growth across the African continent. <mark>The robust ability of the Foundation to reach entrepreneurs across geographies and sectors, has enabled it to conduct innovative partnerships</mark> with the European Union,United Nations Development Programme, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the United States Government via the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), The French Development Agency (AFD), The German Development Finance Institution (DEG), The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), The African Development Bank (AfDB), and Google, with bespoke programmes including targeting female empowerment and growth in fragile states.
IEC - Sudan
IEC(Innovation & Entrepreneurship Community) is a national youth-driven NGO initiated in 2013, with the mission off activate the entrepreneurial activity among Sudanese youth, through raising awareness, organizing events, holding workshops, partnering with leading global entrepreneurship communities and bringing new opportunities that would support entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs in our community. <p></p> IECs goal is to <mark>build a vibrant startup community through raising awareness, organizing events, holding workshops, partnering with leading global entrepreneurship communities</mark> and bringing new opportunities that would support entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs in our community <p></p> OUR VISION<br> We envision a world class community driven by innovation, where our role is to support the entrepreneurial activity in Sudan with all the resources that is or will be available to us through regular researches in the field, partnering with leading global entrepreneurship communities and bringing new opportunities to the Sudanese youth. <p></p> OUR MISSION<br> IEC works on inspiring, empowering and supporting the entrepreneurial system in Sudan by <mark>offering opportunities and mentorship, building local and international partnerships, creating supportive programs and projects and cooperating with relevant government authorities to develop policies to contribute on supporting the Sudanese economy.</mark>
Venturewell - Innovate Egypt
Are you an aspiring innovator or entrepreneur who is passionate about turning their idea or discovery into a startup? This program is for you! <p></p> Innovate Egypt is designed to <mark>support the advancement of early-stage science and technology innovation and commercialization in Egypt.</mark> We’re helping students, researchers, and faculty move their inventions out of the university and into the marketplace! <mark>Innovators in this program will learn how to effectively move their ventures forward and gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build the future of Egyptian entrepreneurship.</mark> <p></p> Together, we’re working to support the future of Egyptian innovation, building connections between investors and innovators, and deepening collaboration between leading public and private institutions in the Egyptian and U.S. entrepreneurial ecosystems. Apply today to be a part of this life-changing opportunity for your venture and be a part of Egypt’s innovation future.
Kamelizer
Kamelizer is an Egyptian angel startup studio providing Services, expertise, and more to technology startups. Kamelizer Invests in early stage companies focused on two industries the Sharing Economy and the Cloud services for SMB. <p></p> <mark>We support founders in shaping their ideas to transform their startup from seed stage to series A stage.</mark> <p></p> Founders need to be patient, resilient and always save a bit of water ( energy, money, tools) for the tough days.
Riversands I-Hub
Riversands Incubation Hub is a ground-breaking initiative with the scale to have a real economic impact by supporting small businesses, fostering job creation and alleviating poverty. <mark>Riversands I-Hub offers a professional environment and virtual ecosystem, with a range of added-value business services, resources and programs to help grow SMEs.</mark> <p></p> <Our Vision <br> To build a growing community of performance-orientated businesses and entrepreneurs. <p></p> A community that catalyses change and a thriving future. <p></p> Our Mission <br> To create a growing and powerfully enabling ecosystem of services, resources and learning experiences. <p></p> To promote high growth entrepreneurs and businesses with the intention to attract investors and customers. <p></p> To collaborate with local and international business and academia. <p></p> We offer an evolving range of business services, resources and programing. We assist SMEs with: <br> - Professional services – Back office services such as Accounting, Legal, HR, and Marketing. <br> - Low cost utility spaces – Light manufacturing and office spaces geared for small businesses. <br> - Finance – From asset funding to purchase order financing to facilitate business growth. <br> - Business advisory services – Access to our growing pool of quality business advisors. <br> - Workshops and Masterclasses – To help businesses integrate best practices. <br> - Online Modules – Stimulating content curated with entrepreneurs and their team in mind. <br> - Service Consultants – To build value-adding relationships with our entrepreneur ecosystem. <br> - Growth Programing – Industry, subject or location specific entrepreneur programs. <br> - Community – A physical and virtual community of like-minded performance entrepreneurs. <p></p> What we look for<br> Our selection criteria <br> <mark>We seek to drive inclusive economic growth and so we don’t believe in a 'one-size-fits-all' approach – as such we are continuously looking for SMEs that are the right fit for Riversands I-Hub ecosystem. This means that we are always evaluating businesses against our published selection criteria.</mark> We are not a commercial landlord – we do our best to invest our resources in businesses likely to give the best return on investment. <br> - Viability with potential to grow <br> - 51% black ownership is advantageous <br> - Entrepreneurial characteristics <br> - Ratio of benefit to cost and risk <br> - Business aligned to ecosystem model <br> - Commitment to performance and continuous learning
Propella
Propella is one of the first business hubs in South Africa to be fully geared for Business 4.0. Exciting new IT and advanced manufacturing businesses share the same building to encourage cooperation between innovators in both sectors. <p></p> Support for the development of technologies for Smart Cities come through a partnership between Engeli Enterprise Development (EDD), a private sector business support company and Innovolve, the wholly owned commercialization company of Nelson Mandela University (NMU). <p></p> Propella helps commercialize the research and development being conducted at the NMU, as well as other technology entrepreneurs who either approach Propella for support or who are identified by Propella. <p></p> Prospective incubatees go through a rigorous selection process to qualify for access to the Propella and its support services. <p></p> Once they are selected Propella facilitators assist with mentoring and the evaluation of business concepts. <p></p> Our Vision <br> To be the "Go To", High-Tech Incubator and Accelerator for innovators and ventures delivering Smart City Solutions and Industry 4.0 Technologies. <p></p>Our mission <br> To provide a significant entrepreneurial experience and presence in Nelson Mandela Bay where innovation and technology convergence is facilitated to create sustainable and profitable ventures, through exceptional management, leadership & infrastructure in specific sectors. <p></p>Our goal <br> To be the first choice for the commercialization of smart products and services in our targeted sectors. <p></p>Values <br> Innovation.Success.Fun <p></p> 1. Pre-incubation support (Restricted to ICT) <br> <mark>All successful businesses and innovations start with an idea. Propella helps to ignite the ideas to become actions through its pre-incubation support for innovators who have a concept with potential, but need guidance on the first steps to commercialisation.</mark> <p></p> Propella doors are open to inventors or entrepreneurs who are in that all-important and delicate concept stage – the one where there is an idea but no plan. <p></p> Propella's doors are open to inventors or entrepreneurs who are in that all-important and delicate concept stage – the one where there is an idea but no plan. <br>- Desktop feasibility study of the proposed business idea <br>- Market assessment, feasibility planning and business planning <br> - Entrepreneurial assessment and feedback session <br>- Counselling and pre-incubation business advice <br>- Specific business start-up training to support the fledgling enterprise <br>- Coaching to guide them through proof of concept and business model canvas Entrepreneurs will be ready for selection for the next phase if they have: <br> - Completed the business model canvas <p></p> 2. Incubation Services <br> <mark>Propella measures its success by the number of companies which have been commercialized – in other words, they have left the building as sustainable businesses with both a product and a market. </mark> Of course, when pioneering new products, processes and businesses, not all incubatees make it to market. That failure is analyzed to ensure that the lessons learned contribute to the success of another new venture. By the way, we also celebrate failure, since it’s part of a successful journey. Look out for our FUN2FAIL events. <p></p> Propella provides four types of support: <br> - Technology and/or technology platform development - prototyping testing and preparation for scale <br> - Business Support – Guidance to establish and run a business <br> - Customer – Customer insights and access to markets within the growing Propella network <br> - Entrepreneur - Working on growing entrepreneurial ability in order to grow the business. <p></p> Business toolbox <br> Engeli Enterprise Development, which manages Propella, has developed a range of entrepreneurial, business and technology tools for the various facets of the incubation/acceleration stages. These have been customized for Propella. <p></p> Entrepreneurs accepted by Propella sign a development contract based on an assessment of the company using the diagnostic tools. The contract includes development milestones and commitments from the entrepreneur, as well as the anticipated date on which the enterprise will move into its own premises – making space for the next potentially disruptive new business. <p></p> 3. Acceleration <br> <mark>Once they have successfully proved they have a viable business concept during the incubation programme Propella is able to provide support to the owners and managers of companies ready to growth their business to the next level.</mark> <p></p> The main offerings include: <br> a. Funding <br> Few financial institutions and venture capitalists in South Africa provide funding for new technology or early stage venture capital, as they are seen as high risk. <p></p> Successful Propella incubatees who have established the potential to develop a successful and sustainable business are assisted in applying to various funders. <p></p> Partnerships with other venture capital funds (Engeli Section 12J VCC and others) and financial institutions are among the options for start-up debt and equity funding. <p></p> Some start-ups may also qualify for BBBEE enterprise development funding grants or loans. <p></p> Propella also facilitates the creation of partnerships (like JV’s) with established companies. <p></p> b. Extended tenure <br> Space permitting, Propella may offer companies ready for commercialization the opportunity to continue making use of the Propella facilities and support structure.
LoftyInc Capital Management
We invest in world‐class teams of local and returning Africans who are leveraging technology innovation to solve significant problems in Africa. As capital becomes a commodity with more early-stage investors flocking to Africa, what will make us stand out will be our networks, relationships, and reputations. We manage social impact investment vehicles such as the LoftyInc Afropreneurs Fund. <p></p> What we look for <p></p>Do you have a compelling team? <br> When investing locally, we are very interested in the reputation of your team. Your founders should be globally minded, passionate about the problems you are solving, and interested in developing long-term partnerships. <p></p>Are you looking for more than money? <br> We want to leverage our internal and external networks, as well as our own experience to help you grow into an established business. <p></p>Are you stubborn on vision but flexible on the details? <br> <mark>We expect founders to know that their original idea can change over time and that they might need to pivot to another market as the idea develops.</mark> <p></p>Are you going after a large market? <br> When developing your idea, make sure you are aware of the potential of your market. Position your idea in a market in which you can scale and grow. <p></p> What additional support will you get? <p></p>Sector Experience <br> Help from our experienced GPs and their team. Our 50+ years of experience cuts across different sectors and countries.. <p></p>Founders Network <br> <mark>We have invested in some of Africa's best startups and founders. You will become part of an investee network willing to help you succeed.</mark> <p></p>Wennovation Hub <br> We have a business incubator and supporting entrepreneur community in four Nigerian cities. You can attend important events and use our office space services.
Fondation Jeunesse Numérique
The Fondation Jeunesse Numériqu's mission is to create an ecosystem that facilitates the initiatives of young digital entrepreneurs. The promotion of innovation and the development of start-ups in ICTs may ultimately have a significant impact on national economic development and on the quality of life of populations. <p></p> Mission <mark> <br> - Raising awareness among Ivorian youth about digital entrepreneurship <br> - Detect young people with innovative projects <br> - Support selected young entrepreneurs (training, coaching, provision of workspaces, mentoring, strategic relationships, assistance in finding funding) <br> - Contribute to the consolidation and improvement of the startup support ecosystem in Côte d'Ivoire</mark>
Ghana Climate Innovation Center
The Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC) is a cutting-edge national business incubator located in Ghana. The Centre is an institute of Ashesi University, one of the country’s premier tertiary institutions. The Centre was established in 2016 to support Ghanaian entrepreneurs and new ventures involved in developing profitable and locally appropriate solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation. <p></p> <mark>GCIC’s focus is on developing and growing green, profitable, and sustainable businesses, led by ethical leaders with critical thinking skills and a deep commitment to gender equality and social responsibility. </mark>GCIC is a disruptive force leading the efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change while driving Ghana’s economic growth. Our passionate, courageous, and dedicated team members and entrepreneurs are committed to the transition to a prosperous, inclusive low-carbon economy. Our commitment to our entrepreneurs is to develop and provide: <p></p> Holistic business and leadership training programs; Tailored portfolio management and support services, including financial grants; Access to global industry and financial experts in the following five sectors: climate smart agriculture, energy efficiency, solar power, water management, domestic waste management; and Influence the government policy sector to advance climate-smart policies and statutes. GCIC challenges the mindset of its entrepreneurs, cultivating and strengthening their focus on sustainable commercial success, but also their contribution to long-term implications of their activity in Ghana, Africa, and the world. We seek to drive inclusive interventions not only around the green economy but especially concerning women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion. We see this focus as essential to building an economic powerhouse and a sustainable society in Ghana. <p></p>Our Vision <br> A centre of excellence, growing Ghana’s green economy through sustainable entrepreneurship, innovation, and climate policy advocacy. <p></p>Our Mission <br> Our mission is to develop and support an exceptional set of transformational ventures and entrepreneurs who are pioneering adaptive and mitigating solutions for climate change issues in Ghana. <p></p>Our Values <br> - Curiosity: Persistently seeking knowledge by understanding ourselves and our environment. <br> - <mark>Innovation: GCIC was established to build and support local capacity among climate-smart SMEs to produce and manufacture locally adaptive innovative solutions to climate change mitigation and adaption. Innovation is at the core of what we do.</mark> <br> - Leadership: GCIC is part of Ashesi University whose mission is to raise ethical entrepreneurial leaders in Africa, leaders with critical thinking skills, concern for others, and the courage needed to transform the continent. We deemed that it was even more important to not only support enterprises with business tools and services, but also to support their leadership to be lateral and critical thinkers that have the capacity to lead enterprises that are solutions-based and transformational.