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Representing all five regions of the continent, the new hubs bring fresh energy and expertise to the AfriLabs community, advancing efforts to empower change-makers and drive sustainable development.
Expanding Footprints Across Regions
In West Africa, Nigeria welcomes five hubs: VORTEX CENTRAL, Lhaude Africa, darey.io (Xterns Community), KRISTINA JADE CENTER, and CorestreamNG, expanding their presence in Lagos and Jos. Ghana gains INOVTECH FOUNDATION and Centre for Enterprise Learning in Accra, alongside Wislaw Education and Support Fund and Enactus UMaT in Tarkwa. Burkina Faso also joins with Mektoub in Ouagadougou.
East Africa strengthens its position with Kenya’s The Lolwe AI Hub and JHUB Africa, both based in Nairobi, focusing on AI and entrepreneurial collaboration.
Southern Africa adds five hubs: South Africa’s Empire Partner Foundation and I’M IN STARTUP HUB in Johannesburg, and Savant Technology Incubator in Cape Town. Lesotho marks its presence with the Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub & Seed Financing Facility in Maseru and the Makhala Thekiso Foundation in Mokhotlong.
Central Africa welcomes Cameroon’s Boris Bison Youth Empowerment Business Incubator (BBYEBI) in Douala, further boosting Francophone representation within the network.
Commitment to Collaboration and Impact
Zeineb Messaoud, Director of Community at AfriLabs, emphasized the significance of the announcement:
“The addition of these remarkable hubs underscores AfriLabs’ commitment to building a united and inclusive innovation ecosystem that transcends borders. Together, we aim to foster impactful collaborations, leverage technology, and create meaningful opportunities for sustainable development across Africa.”
Joanna Jacqueline Govender, CEO of Empire Partner Foundation, highlighted the power of collaboration:
“Joining AfriLabs is the convergence of shared dreams for Africa’s future. We are honored to collaborate with changemakers, scaling transformative solutions that touch lives across the continent.”
Dr. Lawrence Nderu, Founder of JHUB Africa, added:
“Talent is evenly distributed, opportunities are not. AfriLabs connects us to a pan-African network, unlocking mentorship and collaboration for a brighter future.”
Driving Regional Integration and Innovation
This expansion underscores AfriLabs’ role as a catalyst for transformative change and regional integration in Africa’s innovation landscape. By welcoming new hubs, AfriLabs is further empowering communities to harness technology and drive growth across the continent.
These new partnerships not only reflect AfriLabs’ commitment to fostering innovation but also highlight Africa’s potential as a global hub for impactful solutions.
