Dream Factory Foundation
Dream Factory Foundation works in the Education field. We design & implement programs for in-school youth, and out-of-school youth, that meet their socio-economic needs, enabling them to participate meaningfully in society. <p></p> <mark>In line with the needs of today’s connected world and a burgeoning African youth population, we have a special focus on Digital Skills Training.</mark> <p></p> Youth are Africa’s greatest asset. Our future is connected to their present. We believe that every young person, regardless of their present circumstances, can attain their boldest dreams if given the right knowledge, leadership and access to meaningful opportunities. <p></p> Digital Skills Training <br> 77% of jobs will require technical skills in the next decade. Africa has the largest and youngest workforce in the world, yet currently only one percent of African children leave school with basic coding skills. <mark>This is why we collaborate with international organizations such as Google, Facebook, Airbus Foundation, as well as local organizations to train young people with basic coding, online safety and digital literacy in all our locations.</mark> <p></p> We participate in Africa Code Week every year where millions of youth in Africa are empowered with digital skills.
The Neo Hub
A place where you can Co-Create, Co-llaborate, Innovate and sale up your business while being friendlier to yourself and the environment you work in. <p></p> We aim to provide a <mark>one stop shop for innovative entrepreneurs, with intentional interest in developing and propelling our stakeholders towards being sustainable key players</mark> who are locally made but globally recognized. <p></p> Who We Serve<br> Inclusive Innovation <br> Kids; Inculcating savings, technology, leadership and entrepreneurship mindset at a young age, from as young as 5 years old. <p></p><mark>Tech Innovation <br> Startups who are intentional about the use of technology to optimise processes and disrupt industries</mark> <p></p>Innovative Startups <br> Those that do not necessarily use technology but find other new, creative and better ways to do things. <p></p>Knowledge Center <br> This project is specifically for the youth and teenagers, an information sharing center, with an aim to demystify and engage young people on issues of national interest. <p></p><mark>University Students Test Lab <br> University students have the opportunity to test commercial viability of their startups within our business development unit.</mark> <p></p>Open Innovation Space <br> Partners who are open to sharing and receiving information, allow externals to make contribution within selected companies. These third parties will be consultants through TheNeoHub. <p></p>Innovation Strategy<br> We consult on growth strategies fro private companies, governments and universities. <p></p>Market Place <br> Match making place for investors and startups.
Desert & Ocean
Desert & Ocean Coworking offers a new way to work: an innovative, flexible and ambitious collaborative workspace dedicated to a community of dynamic entrepreneurs, small sized enterprises, remote teams and freelancers. <p></p> HOT DESKS <br> Created for people on the go: mobile, but in need of a fully equipped work environment. <br> - High speed internet (paratus) <br> - WIFI <br> - Access from 08:00 to 17:00 <br> - Secured entrance <br> - Parking bays <br> - Printer, copier, scanner . Cleaning services <br> - Kitchen access <p></p> <mark>PRIVATE OFFICE<br> It’s your best option if you need a private, secure, quiet environment for your team but still want to benefit from the creative energy of our community. <br> - High speed internet (paratus) <br> - WIFI <br> - 24/7 access <br> - Secured entrance <br> - Parking bays <br> - Printer, copier, scanner . Cleaning services <br> - Kitchen access</mark> <p></p> BOARD ROOM<br> The meeting room can accommodate 8 to 10 people. It is equipped with a OPTIMA projector, 4K ready and good quality sound system. We can organise a tea/coffee station, on request. <br> - High speed internet (paratus) <br> - WIFI <br> - Projector and big screen <br> - 24/7 access <br> - Secured entrance <br> - Parking bays <br> - Printer, copier, scanner . Cleaning services <br> - Kitchen access
Developers Institute Morocco
Developers.Institute is a selective and intensive coding bootcamp dedicated to nurturing the next generation of tech talent. We offer cutting-edge courses in web development, with coaching from the best professionals in the industry, allowing you to learn the softskills and technical languages to go from being a beginner to being a ready-to-go developer. job in just 3 months. <p></p> Become a Full Stack Web Developer and learn the most in-demand skills in web development! <p></p> This is the bootcamp you need to become a modern web developer. It covers everything you need to know to be ready for employment at the end of the training, go from beginner to professional with a rich and complete CV that will allow you to land the job of your dreams. <p></p>You will learn everything you need to build a website from scratch. Indeed our trainings cover programming, third party services and iterative design for development sprints. During this program, you will follow intensive courses, online videos and exercises. At the end of the training, you will be able to: <mark> <br> - Design real applications and complex websites. <br> - Design, as a group, an image recognition application that you could add to your portfolio. <br> - Go to a job interview knowing that you understand the fundamentals of web development. <br> - To be able to improve your skills as a web developer by having a solid foundation. <br> - Discover how the front-end works, how servers and databases communicate and how they fit into a complex environment.</mark>
Holberton School Johannesburg
Our full-time, intensive program will first introduce you to the foundations of computer science, then specialize in what drives you. Our collaborative, project-based environment makes every student real-world ready after graduating. <p></p> <mark>Foundations of Computer Science and Front-End Web Development <br> The work of front-end developers is what helps technology be usable to the average person, and companies with the best, most stable, and most usable sites are the most popular on the web. <p></p> Foundations of Computer Science and Back-End Web Development <br> Finding the perfect rental, sharing a photo from the cloud, and keeping data secure while using the web are all driven by back-end web developers.</mark>
iZone Hub
We are a Zimbabwean entrepreneurship and innovation hub that offers pre-incubation and linkages programs. We serve small businesses, makers and creatives helping them develop their enterprises in the digital age. <mark>We focus on developing actual skills and building people who run self-sustainable businesses. The focal point is on pre-incubation, incubation and acceleration of business ideas. </mark> <p></p> Zone was started in 2015 emerging from the need to help people move from ideas to businesses. Our training programs are centred on developing actual skills and building people who run self-sustainable businesses. Enterprise development in the digital age is of great importance to us. <p></p> Vision <br> To support the development of sustainable enterprises that solve difficult and important community problems in the digital age. <p></p>Mission <br> Equipping people with the business development skills and tools they need to build sound, solution oriented businesses.
8thGear Hub
We firmly believe in creating enterprises with a sustainable business strategy at our venture studio. At the beginning of the business and throughout its existence, we place a high priority on speaking with potential clients. Years of failing fast and failing forward to create thriving businesses have helped us identify the conditions required to increase the chances of an idea thriving. Our in-house team of experts is on standby ready to turn ideas into viable businesses. <mark> <br> - Concept Validation <br> - Market Research <br> - Product Management <br> - Go-To-Market <br> - Visual & UX Design <br> - Engineering <br> - Business Analytics <br> - Company Formation <br> - Finance <br> - Operations <br> - Legal & HR <br> - Recruiting </mark><p></p> How We Do It <br> A business's development is not a simple stroll in the park; it requires a great deal of grit, guts, and resources. It is a voyage that should not be attempted alone. That is why our team of professionals, who have traveled this path before, has devised a mechanism that works effectively to help ideas scale. <p></p>01 - Ideation<br> The idea could be ours or it could be yours.<br> When we come across a problem that we think is intriguing and significant, we dive right in, looking for long-term solutions. The idea could have come from us or from somebody else. However, when we sense a huge potential, we immediately get to work. <p></p>02 - Validation<br> Speaking with potential customers from the beginning to confirm assumptions.<br> To confirm that the problem is actually a problem for the identified customer segment and to learn how they want it solved, assumptions are tested and validated by regularly engaging with potential customers. <p></p><mark>03 - Creation<br> Fail fast Fail forward<br> We don't spend decades perfecting an MVP; we deploy as soon as possible. Taking real-time market lessons and making adjustments on the go. We will keep working on the idea, refining and adjusting it constantly while keeping the customers at the heart of our decisions.</mark> <p></p>04 - Spinout<br> We spin out once proof of concept is achieved.<br> Once we have a small group of raving fans who are willing to pay and spread the word through referrals. It is past time to turn these concepts into stand-alone enterprises. Our in-house legal, branding, and human resources experts get to work right away, spinning them off as distinct firms with a strong commercial framework. <p></p>05 - Scaleup<br> Scale the Fundamentals<br> We allow founders focus on the core of their value offerings. Ensuring that as these businesses grow and scale the team does not lose sight of the fundamentals while we make sure everyother part of the business is working as it should
MALhub
Makers and Leaders Hub (MALhub) is an open, serene and beautiful shared workspace for startups and entrepreneurs at a lower cost than they would spend on space of their own. The hub gives small businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs the platform to work and pursue their goals in a revolutionary smart way. <p></p> MALhub Relearn Program is a 3-month comprehensive, expert-led, Virtual training targeted at solving problems while leveraging technology. <p></p> <mark> Our Vision <br> To improve the ecosystem through the power of technology. <p></p> Our Mission <br> To foster Nigeria's economic growth by providing job for the youths. <p></p> Our Value <br> Inexpensive Workspace provision. Community Of Like-Minded Professionals. Programs & Activities for Developer. Job Creation. Cool Atmosphere. Collaboration. Dignity & Respect. </mark> A place to develop your dreams, we will love to have you here! <p></p> Co-Working Space <br> We provide inexpensive workspace where people meet, work, network, share ideas and collaborate on projects that can improve the ecosystem. <p></p>Incubation <br> We help new and startup companies to develop by providing services such as management training, co-creation work space and business support. <p></p>Ecosystem Development <br> We improve the economic status by empowering youth, develop new technologies, and expand job opportunities in the community. <p></p>ICT Training <br> We offer intensive ICT training on web development, graphics design, UI/UX, 3D animation, robotics, office management and more.
Botswana International University of Science & Technology
Why Is This Programme for Me? - Choose a computer science degree, and you will be at the forefront of the next greatest technological innovations. To study Computer Science means being in the lead in positively changing the world and the way we live. It opens doors to many opportunities since its transformations manifest to every other discipline. Its manifestations indirectly affect areas such as medicine, business, law, physical and life sciences therefore this means Computer Sciences related careers are available in different discipline altogether. The computation power of computers has been increasing exponentially over the years thereby allowing us to address problems that seemed intractable only a few years ago. This power is anticipated to keep increasing allowing computer scientists to solve even bigger problems. Therefore, the relevance of computer science is ever increasing in our lives and this will remain so in the coming years. Further the program readies you to further your studies to Masters’ or PhD. <p></p> Computer Science <mark>equips the graduate with knowledge of the following areas where they can specialize: Applied Mathematics, Digital Image/ Sound, Artificial Intelligence, Microprogramming, Bioinformatics, Networks and Administration, Cryptography, Ontology, Robotics and Drones Protocol Development, Computer Graphics, Simulation and Modelling, Parallel Programming and High-Performance Computing, and Mobile Development.</mark> <p></p> What Will I Study? <br> Computer Science is a discipline that has grown to be the backbone of a functional society proving pivotal to medicine, biology, entertainment, business, banking, sociology to archaeology. <p></p> <mark>The Modules You Will Study Include <br> - Computer Architecture <br> - Data Communications and Networks <br> - Databases <br> - Foundations of Computation <br> - Human Computer Interaction <br> - Operating Systems <br> - Procedural and Object-Oriented Programming <br> - Professional Issues and Ethics <br> - Software Engineering </mark> <p></p> Career and Graduates Studies Opportunities <br> Our graduates’ knowledge and skills represent principles which will outlast today’s technology, making them highly wanted after by industry and commerce alike. Career opportunities exist in a range of technology industries or visually every industry that relies on technology to develop products or provide technological services. Popular computer science careers include: Software Engineers, Programmers, System Administrators, Network Engineers and many more. The CS graduates can also continue at the PG level, as the department has MSc and PhD programmes in Computer Science.
The CANs Park
We're West Africa's first eco-friendly tech hub. We provide amazing work spaces, support government agencies, individuals and organisations working towards social development. We are using new technology to accelerate the impact of local & international initiatives in Africa. <mark>We are committed to building an Africa where young people are empowered to become leaders who through innovation will create a lasting impact on the African continent. </mark> <p></p> Our deep understanding of the African space and modern technology as well as our network of impact investors, consultants and government agencies help us deliver the best technical support. <p></p> Our ethos of environmental sustainability and innovation drives our services. The Cans is an eco-friendly approach to designing spaces where people do creative work. We are leading by example to show that we can build great companies while sustaining the environment. Beyond infrastructure, our processes are done to minimize carbon prints on the world.
Kosmos Innovation Center
Each Kosmos Innovation Center program is driven by local staff and private sector experts, resulting in a distinctive focus on commercial solutions and local knowledge. Our customized, best-in-class <mark>business support programs feature a mix of skills training, mentorship and seed funding.</mark> <p></p> Our Kosmos Innovation Center programs are structured to allow young entrepreneurs to create opportunities for themselves, by <mark>fine-tuning their ideas into a business focused on solving key problems in the agricultural sector.</mark>
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.
Microsoft African Development Centre - Kenya
Developer Communities are an essential part of Microsoft's mission to enable people across the world to achieve more through tech. They are the de-facto homes of passionate developers and are an anchor for great ideas, innovation, and learning. ADC's presence not only acts as an anchor for developers but also provides a source of skill and talent to enable developers everywhere. <p></p> <mark>The African Development Centre provides a great source of speakers and mentors to African developer communities. The developers have experience working for Microsoft that they can seed into the communities they work with.</mark> <p></p> The Microsoft 4Afrika Volunteer Programme (My Skills) has also played a great role in bringing in expertise from across the globe to local communities.
Upschool Africa
Programming School - Designed for you to move from zero skill in coding to a confident level to be able to build a website all by yourself and able to replicate same for clients or your employer. <p></p> Courses available in Upschool Africa programming school <p></p> Upschool Africa offers variety of in-demand tech skills taught by industry experts and professional instructors <p></p> Become a Front-end Developer <br> Learn how to build and code websites user interfaces with responsiveness with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript. <p></p> Become a Back-end Developer <br> Learn how to build and code engines and databases that powers web applications using different best practices and programming languages like Javascript, PHP and Python with Databases using SQL <p></p> <mark>Become a Full Stack Developer <br> Learn how to build and code both interfaces, engines and databases that powers web applications using different best practices and programming languages like HTML, CSS, Javascript or PHP or Python with Databases using SQL</mark>
Sahara Ventures
We work with Africa's most promising startups and SMEs helping them to access mentorship and investment opportunities. We will provide the necessary tools and networks you need to grow your business. <p></p> For SMEs<br> We work with post revenue SMEs with solid team looking to raise growth capital from impact and commercial investors. <p></p> For Startups<br> We work with post MVP startups with solid team, proven traction and business models with potential for exponential growth. <p></p>Value Proposition - This is What You Will Get <p></p> <mark>Virtual Program<br> The programs are virtual, flexible and catered to your specific needs. <p></p> Industry Experts<br> Access to professionals mentors and industry experts to give you feedback. <p></p> Equity Free<br> We are not taking any equity or demand ownership of your business during the program. <p></p> Global Networks<br> We guarantee you access to our diverse network of strategic partners and investors. </mark>
ProjeKt Inspire
The inspiration behind founding ProjeKt Inspire is to cater the current need of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics teaching resources in schools. To add the practical way of learning that is missing from the current education curriculum used in schools; as most of them especially public primary schools are using a theoretical based curriculum which neglects the practicability of the lessons. Our learning approach supports students on understanding the context and science behind a particular phenomenon of the science subjects rather than studying for passing examinations. <p></p> ProjeKt inspire to adequately prepare teachers with equipped practical knowledge and information regarding STEM to match the current learning demand following a significant growth of technology and industrialization. <p></p> Mission<br> Our mission is to ensure young people have access to affordable quality tools and resources necessary for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. <p></p>Vision<br> We envision a generation of well rounded African nurtured STEM professionals with an invaluable set of skills and knowledge for the innovation and development of Africa. <p></p>What we do<br> <mark>To schools, community, and parents, we’re the immediate solution that helps prepare their students for future careers and endeavors in STEM. We conduct classes, school sessions, after-school programs, youth boot camps, STEM-theme birthday parties, teachers training and a location where children can come and learn hands on STEM activities.</mark>
University of Dar es Salaam
The overall objective of this programme is to produce quality Computer Science graduates of high intellectual standard and calibre capable of designing and developing computer application systems, and to meet current and future needs in the field of computing, both in Tanzania and beyond. <p></p> Mainly, the programme is constituted of courses from mainstream Computer Science and the related Mathematics courses. These include courses in computer programming and software engineering, data and information management, computer networks, computer systems and architecture, and discrete mathematical structures and formal program semantics. Additionally, in the interest of imparting soft skills to students, the programme also includes courses on business and innovations, professionalism and ethics, development studies and problem-solving. <p></p> Students in this programme will attend an 8-week practical training session after the 2nd semester for each academic year, except for the 3rd year of study. Also, will have a final year project to enable students to showcase the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of the programme. The final year project aims to develop independent skills and experience in the practical pursuit of a non-trivial project. <p></p> Expected Learning Outcomes <p></p> Upon completion of the programme, BSc in CS graduates will be able to: <mark> <br> - Design, develop, test, configure and maintain software systems by the application of an appropriate software development process. <br> - Design, implement, configure and maintain computer communication networks. <br> - Specify computer hardware, software and interface requirements for business information systems. <br> - Evaluate, refine and solve computing problems requiring the exercise of sound technical judgment and knowledge of computer science principles. <br> - Make an audio/visual/written presentation to convey a body of technical information in a coordinated, comprehensive manner. <br> - Demonstrate qualities of a professional team member specifically in the areas of interpersonal skills, scheduling, working within deadlines and budget restrictions </mark> <p></p> Career Prospects<br> The programme opens up opportunities in several areas of computer science such as the development and implementation of software, designing of new ways to use computers and effective ways to solve computing problems. A graduate of this programme can assume different roles in the Computing and ICT fields such as: <br> - Systems Analyst <br> - Systems Administrator <br> - Network Engineer/Administrator/Consultant <br> - User Interface Designer <br> - Web developer and Webmaster <br> - Information Systems Specialist <br> - Internet Application Programmer <br> - Information Officer <br> - Software developer <br> - Business process Engineer <br> - ICT projects manager <br> - ICT Trainer
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
Computer engineering involves the design and development of computer hardware and software and an understanding of how the computer and its devices interact - which is why computer engineering is closely allied with electrical engineering and computer science. <p></p> A computer engineer’s job also includes integrating software options with the hardware that will drive applications in many different fields such as: <br> - Biomedical engineering/food industry <br> - Design of digital systems in general <br> - Robotics/microcontroller/ microprocessor applications <br> - Design and operation of data communications systems <p></p>Our program will give you a <mark>rock-solid foundation in both hardware design and software engineering. The emphasis throughout the curriculum is on the design experience, leading to a two-semester project in the senior year.</mark> <p></p> Outstanding computer labs and facilities and a dedicated, accessible, full-time faculty will enhance your learning. You’ll reap the rewards of the individual attention you get from your instructors throughout your career.
Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum
AWIEF is a women economic empowerment organisation that supports women entrepreneurs in Africa to grow their business and fulfil their potential. <p></p> Our mission is to foster women’s economic inclusion, advancement and empowerment through entrepreneurship support and development. <mark>Our vision is an inclusive and thriving Africa where women-owned businesses are empowered to create and grow high-impact and sustainable businesses, contributing to increasing Africa’s GDP and economic growth.</mark> <p></p> Passion and purpose <br> Nothing is more exciting and fun than being an entrepreneur, chasing your dreams on your own terms. Yet, the entrepreneurial journey and building a thriving business isn’t easy, especially for females in Africa who face many additional challenges and barriers. Founder and CEO of AWIEF, Irene Ochem, grew up as an ambitious young girl in Nigeria, understanding first-hand the imperatives of economically empowering women and girls. She built her career at the global stage and learned to be resilient and never give up. She knew that one day she would be the leader she wished she had, and help other women achieve their goals too. “If I can do it, they can do it!” <p></p> Irene turned her words into deeds and founded AWIEF in 2015 and has built a powerful platform, driving inclusive economic transformation for women, and working to close the gender gaps in entrepreneurship in Africa. She has achieved this feat with a dedicated team and collaboration with partners who believe in what she believes, who are passionate about empowering and inspiring women to maximize their potential and build successful businesses. <p></p> Key to success <br> <mark>We believe the key to success is to facilitate, support and inspire women entrepreneurs in multiple areas of their business by providing knowledge, tools, resources, and valuable connections.</mark> <p></p> AWIEF offers a range of programmes that are tailored to the needs of female entrepreneurs in Africa. Whether you are at idea or launch stage in your entrepreneurship journey, you fit into one of our programmes. <br> - Digital Skills Training <br> - AWE South Africa 2022 <br> - SMEs Investment and Export Readiness program <br> - LeadTech Incubation Program <br> - AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme <br> - FemBioBiz Accelerator Programme: Season 4 <br> - Solutions Catalysing Increased Access to Capital for the Success of Women Entrepreneurs <br> - FemBioBiz II Accelerator Programme | AWIEF <br> - VALUE4HER: Strengthening Women's Agribusiness Enterprises in Africa | AWIEF
Antler
Antler is a global early-stage VC enabling and investing in exceptional entrepreneurs. In Nairobi’s vibrant startup hub, we bring together entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to build defining companies of tomorrow. <mark>We work with individual founders with strong business and technical backgrounds and early-stage startups leveraging tech to tackle deep, relevant, and ambitious problem statements in Africa.</mark> <p></p> For solo founders - Antler’s platform helps you find the right co-founder, validate your ideas, pitch for investment, access $350k+ in top-tier tech platform credits, and rapidly grow your startup to the point that normally takes years to achieve. <p></p> For existing startups - Antler’s platform offers the opportunity to pitch for an investment in your current round, access to our global network of founders and advisors, and support in raising subsequent rounds.
Impulse Accelerator
A unique acceleration program developed by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University and supported by OCP Group and its subsidiary OCP Africa <p></p> IMPULSE is a 12-week acceleration program dedicated to innovative startups in the fields of Agritech, BioTech, Mining Tech and Materials Science & Nano Engineering. IMPULSE will help entrepreneurs take their startups to the next level and bridge connections with OCP Group, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), MassChallenge and their ecosystems. <p></p> Why Impulse ? <p></p> <br> - <mark>World-class mentorship from MassChallenge, OCP and UM6P networks of seasoned executives and entrepreneurs</mark> <br> - Access to business opportunities via OCP, OCP Africa and UM6P Networks <br> - Access to UM6P resources: FabLab, experimental and living labs to help startups develop and test prototypes of their products and services <br> - Best-in class co-working space <br> - Equity-free cash prize of USD 250,000 to be shared between winning startups. <br> - <mark>Investment opportunities through our network of national and international venture capital firms and angel investors</mark> <br> - All-expense-paid training on UM6P Campus in Benguerir, Morocco and two study trips to the ecosystems of Boston and Lausanne
Injini
Injini's programmes and research aim to support great founders with a mission to improve educational outcomes across the continent. <p></p> Injini is a registered Non-Profit Company that exists for the sole purpose of improving educational outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. We do this by supporting key stakeholders to increase the quality, access and relevance of education throughout the region. Injini’s Acceleration Partnership <p></p> Injini’s Acceleration Partnership is an <mark>EdTech-specialised venture development programme uniquely designed to support high-growth, high-impact companies using technology and innovation to address pressing education challenges across sub-Saharan Africa.</mark> Participating EdTech companies - or "Acceleration Partners" - are working to improve educational outcomes across pre-primary, K-12 and teacher training and professional development. <p></p> WHAT WE OFFER <p></p> Key Objectives of the Injini Acceleration Partnership Programme: <p></p> Equity-free support that takes a partnership approach to business acceleration, broken down into two phases with a variable timeframe: <p></p> PHASE 1: <br> 6-8 months of intensive acceleration support focused on increasing capacity for the team in three key areas: <br> - Impact Measurement and Management, <br> - Market Access, and <br> - Financial Sustainability <p></p> PHASE 2: <br> Bespoke support tailored to your strategic goals, for example: <br> - product development and commercialisation, <br> - curriculum design, <br> - assessment integration, and/or <br> - financial modelling and resource planning <p></p> <mark> - Facilitate market access with a lens to increase reach to beneficiaries at the “bottom of the pyramid”; <br> - Design and implement, or refine, impact measurement, monitoring, and evaluation systems; and <br> - Improve financial sustainability, including investment readiness support, where appropriate. </mark>
GreenHouse Capital
Working with Greenhouse Capital helps startups as our platform is enriched by VGG's decade of experience in innovative thinking and business incubation. Due to our various business functions we're able to provide a global network, know how of dealing with regulators, access to a community at various stages of a business and mentors. <p></p> GreenHouse Capital began as a simple initiative (known as GIBE) to empower budding entrepreneurs. We have since grown to run multiple accelerator programs each year, including our flagship program, GreenHouse Lab-Nigeria’s first tech accelerator for women-led startups. Our <mark>accelerators are developed in partnership with leading corporates and tech companies, with sessions facilitated by industry experts. Participating startups gain access to training, mentorship, the opportunity for investment from GreenHouse and our global network of investors.</mark>
MEST
MEST is an Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training program, internal seed fund, and network of hubs offering incubation for technology startups in Africa. <p></p> For young aspiring and established African entrepreneurs, MEST Africa provides the skills, mindset, and experiences to build a globally successful tech company. Beyond tech and entrepreneurial skills training, MEST Africa provides a real-world advantage to entrepreneurs through funding, business incubation, and access to a global tech network. <p></p> <mark>We provide skills in Tech Entrepreneurship. <br> Prepare yourself for the rigors of entrepreneurship with our fully sponsored, graduate-level program in Software Development and Business.</mark> <p></p> We support early-stage startups to take off. <br> Get the opportunity to launch your technology business with seed funding between $50k-$250k, incubation, and access to a global tech community. <p></p> We bring the tech & startup community together. <br> Our Hubs provide startups with business support & networking across the startup lifecycle and also serve as ecosystem centers for the tech community.
Ghana Code Club
Ghana Code Club registered under the Healthy Career Initiative, is a Non-Governmental Organization in Ghana. Our aim is to equip Ghanaian children and youth with a focus on inclusion of underrepresented groups, with the skills they need to be prepared for further studies, including advanced digital skills and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses, leading to the jobs of the future. <p></p> <mark>Ghana Code Club organizes coding programs, robotic and technology classes from Schools, Libraries, community centers through a network of trained educators and volunteers to guide kids and teens to program using visual and text languages such as Scratch, HTML/CSS, Python and others to make computer games, animations, websites and mobile apps. We also use incredible hardware from Arduino, BeeBots, Revolution Robotics, micro: bits, programmable drones, makey-makey kits etc to make our lessons practical and fun for our code clubs.</mark> <p></p> Computer programming, computer science and STEM programs are important concepts for today’s world; - that is why we are on a mission to ensure no child particularly girls are left out. Radical action is needed if we are to close the digital gender gap. <p></p> Ghana Code Club since 2015 has proven to be a huge success reaching over 55,000 directly and indirectly through trained educators and dedicated volunteers and still counting! We are thrilled that corporate organizations like SAMSUNG and America Tower Company have partnered us to extend our computer science activities to children and the youth in rural Ghana through their CSR initiatives. With their support in building Community ICT learning centers across rural Ghana, we are hopeful for the participation of the less privileged. The SAMSUNG Ghana and ATC Ghana digital centers are spread across Accra, Swedru, Tarkwa, Asuom, Jamasi, Bodua and Akontobra. <p></p> The above rural ICT centers run free courses teaching kids fundamentals of computer science. Benefiting over 15,000 students yearly.
University of Ghana
This is the Information Technology age and at its core is Computer Science. The study of computer science is therefore critical if society is to take full advantage of the benefits Information Technology has to offer and make rapid economic advances. Computer science involves the study and development of applications that allow for our everyday use of computers, the software systems that support these applications, and the means and methods used to produce both applications and systems that behave reliably, correctly and ethically. At the heart of Computer Science lies the skill of computer programming and employers who hire Computer Scientists expect adept programmers with knowledge of current techniques and tools and the ability to apply sound engineering principles to the development, construction and maintenance of computer programs. <p></p> <mark>The range of courses available in the department and the skills acquired by students enable them to find employment in many diverse fields of the economy and prepare our graduates for the computing industry, working in a project team (or research and development team), and to enable the graduate to bring specialist skills to that team.</mark> The course also provides the platform for further study or research through exposure to established and emerging technologies and methods, and to active fields of research in Computer Science.
Kumasi Hive
Kumasi Hive exists to support entrepreneurs and innovators of all types, particularly to encourage social impact businesses to develop innovative physical products and processing methods. Also, we provide access to the local entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem including access to government, relevant industry players, start-up/businesses, CSOs, and other stakeholders. <p></p> <mark>The Hive focuses on bridging the existing Digital and tech skills gap in the African digital entrepreneurship ecosystem and seeks to address it through integrated innovation. </mark>As the world enters into the 4th Industry age, there is a shift from traditional jobs to digital and tech skills-based jobs, Kumasi Hive is therefore committed to helping build the future work with skills in emerging technologies and create jobs and solution through accelerated adoption of these emerging technologies <p></p> We incubate selected promising hardware tech startups through our Hardware incubator and maker space, helping them move from the idea stage through prototyping to the product-for-market stage with both technical and business development support.
Startupbootcamp FinTech Cairo
Startupbootcamp brings FinTech Cairo to the MENA region as the first of its kind FinTech program. This accelerator program supports innovative early-stage FinTech startups in Egypt, with a targeted focus of Financial Inclusion. The accelerator brings a unique focus in Egypt and helps develop the ecosystem and drives the next generation of technology startups to success. <p></p> <mark> Our intensive six-month program provides up-to ten selected FinTech companies with hands-on mentorship from over 100 industry experts, office space in the heart of Cairo, and access to a global network of investors and corporate partners from across the FinTech industry.</mark> In addition to the acceleration program, this time we are supporting the startups to scale their businesses in collaboration with established players in Cairo. <p></p> FinTech Cairo has partnered with: Visa, IFC, and GIZ to provide the expertise, exposure channels, and access to a network of industry professionals that most early-stage FinTech startups would not be able to access otherwise. These key industry players provide expertise, exposure channels and access to their deep FinTech network of industry professionals from around the world.
Codetrain
Become a fullstack web and mobile apps developer, get practical training and projects experience, get connected to job opportunities <p></p> Our Training Program <br> - 12 Months Practical Training <br> - <mark>In-person training in full-stack web and mobile app development.</mark> <p></p> Magic <br> - Mentoring program during which our students get internship opportunities, projects experience and training to help them start their professional careers. <p></p> Fellowship <br> - Codetrain Alumni become part of a 5 year Fellowship where they get continuous professional development and also get to be a part of Codetrain's extensive network.
ideiaLab
ideiaLab is a Mozambican business founded in 2010 with the guiding purpose of inspiring entrepreneurs, supporting the <mark>development of start-ups, accelerating the growth of Micro, Small and Medium enterprises, and promoting entrepreneurship and innovation</mark> <p><p> Vision<br> We dream of an entrepreneurial country. A country that sees challenges as opportunities. A country whose people believe in themselves, have the courage to innovate and take the first step forward to make a difference. Where the spirit of collaboration is alive and where together we build a vibrant country of inclusive development. <p><p> Mission<br> We act as a catalyst of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. <mark>We enhance entrepreneurial capacities for sustainable and innovative business development and we promote actions that strengthen the business environment as a whole.</mark> <p><p> Mission<br> <br> - Share … because from sharing, dreams grow and ideas are born. <br>- Courage … because it is courage that leads to the first step toward success. <br> - Building to flourish… because only ideas built to flourish become sustainable and succeed in the market <br> - Persistence … because the true entrepreneur persists in order to transform obstacles into opportunities
Stutern
Stutern is a skills development and job placement platform that trains and connects young African talents with long-term employment. <mark>The platform focuses on the following skills: UI/UX design, front-end development, backend development, data science and mobile development.</mark> <p></p> Some graduates from Stutern now work at Paystack, Canva, Interswitch, and other reputable tech firms across the world.
Sylabs
Sylabs is a hub of entrepreneurship and technology in the heart of Algiers, they work to include entrepreneurial initiatives, particularly young ones, in the changing Algerian economic landscape. We are an innovation hub that is focused on social impact, skill acquisition and innovation and get most of their funds from Europe. <p></p> Created at the end of 2015, Sylabs is a company whose mission is part of a local development approach, through which we have developed over the years a strong awareness of the various constraints encountered by Doers. <p></p> We therefore know that creating value in Africa, the Maghreb and Algeria requires a lot of perseverance to overcome the many obstacles that can stand in the way. We decided not to see these obstacles as inevitable, but rather to try, on our scale, to file them down little by little in order to make them easier to overcome. <p></p> Among these obstacles, we have chosen those on which we could really have an impact, <mark>our actions are therefore oriented towards youth entrepreneurship, employability, new professions and equal opportunities on the national territory.</mark> <p></p> Today, with our network and expertise, we are in a unique position to rally people who create value, and together we use our resources, experience and skills to push the boundaries of what is possible.