Programs
Our hubs serve as innovation centers and hackerspaces for the tech community, supporting innovators to develop market-relevant solutions that are scalable both within Africa and globally
Our Work
iHUB members can apply to receive mentorship, business support services, access to startup and product development-related workshops and events, as well as get a chance to access venture funding through connections with the local ecosystem.
Over the last 12 years, we have engaged investors, government bodies, and private organizations through our events, demo days and programs. We have a network of over 1,200 corporate executives (Corporates, Multinationals, Development agencies, etc.) that we have access to. Additionally, have curated an extensive investor database that runs to approximately 998 investors globally and has directly engaged with around 200 investors.
The role of the iHUB is to be the best African support system for technology entrepreneurs who aspire to create great companies addressing the unique challenges in the African Market. We believe in innovating for Africa's prosperity, and through our efforts, we aim to catalyze positive change and foster a thriving ecosystem.
With a strong belief that iHUB plays quite an essential role in leapfrogging African tech entrepreneurship and their companies and we recognize that this is only possible by collaborating and partnering with local and global stakeholders.
Some of our exciting programs include:
Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program
CcHUB and Mastercard Foundation are partnering to empower ed-tech startups that are building tools that enhance learning outcomes and accelerate access to equitable and quality education for Africa’s next generation.
We are delivering a first of its kind accelerator program backed by research, and a strong team with product development expertise, learning science and pedagogy expertise, talent management expertise, and business development support with funding.
Highlights of the program:
- US$7.2m equity-free funding for 72 EdTech startups in Nigeria and Kenya over the next three years.
- About 32 iHUB experts providing tailored advisory and implementation support for the startups.
- Creating a connected ecosystem that includes government, teachers, investors, parents, and learners to help build relevant and scalable edtech solutions
The Program will run for 3 years starting in 2023 – 2025.
Learn More About The Mastercard Edtech Fellowship – https://futureoflearning.ihub.co.ke/
Uni:nnovators
HEI Uni:innovators Startups-in-Residence Program is designed to support African universities in fostering student-led innovations in Kenya, Nigeria, and Namibia. The program aims to strengthen and accelerate the participation of academic institutions in the emerging innovation ecosystem across Africa.
Spark Accelerator Program
The Spark Accelerator Program is an initiative of Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation, implemented by the iHUB that seeks to grow and scale commercially viable businesses that are also creating societal change.
Send us a message
To learn more about our programs and how we support startups and innovators , contact the startup support team here.
