Our Partners
What We Do
We are dedicated to supporting the creation and growth of sustainable, globally competitive tech startups and SMEs. We aim to impact underserved and emerging communities across Africa, particularly in suburban and rural areas. By providing, funding, and essential soft skills, we empower innovators to address real-world problems and create sustainable solutions. Our approach is simple but powerful:
- Enable innovation
- Foster entrepreneurship
- Promote collaboration
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Mission
To grow enterprise and human capital within underserved communities by providing access to essential skills, infrastructure, and funding, driving innovation across Africa.
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Vision
To establish thriving innovation ecosystems in underserved communities across Africa, fostering sustainable solutions to social challenges.
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Focus
We focus on innovation consultancy, hub management, human capital development, organizing hackathons and crowdsourcing solutions, supporting STEM education for women and girls, promoting digital literacy in underserved areas, and fostering a network of organizations committed to development and innovation.
Our Impact
We’re making a real difference in Africa’s emerging communities:
50,000+ Impacted
50,000 beneficiary of our programs and initiatives.
200+ Startups Supported
Helping over 200 startups thrive through incubation, mentorship, and funding.
Pioneering Nigeria’s First Tripartite Hub
Creating a collaborative space for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Empowering Women through Hernovate
Supporting female entrepreneurs with targeted resources and mentorship.
Impact Summary
Emerging Communities Africa has been at the forefront of driving innovation and entrepreneurship in underserved regions across Africa.
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Startups Supported+
Women Empowered through the Hernovate ProgramJoin Us in Making a Difference!
Join us in driving innovation and solving social challenges across Africa by becoming a member, volunteering, or partnering with us to make lasting impact.
Contact UsFrequently Asked Questions
You can get involved by becoming a member, volunteering, or participating in our events, workshops, and training programs. Contact us for partnership or sponsorship opportunities.
Our primary audience includes entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses in underrepresented communities across Africa, especially in the tech sector.
We achieve this through incubation programs, co-working spaces, events, workshops, and training, providing entrepreneurs and small businesses with the resources they need to succeed.
Our goal is to promote technology development to address social and entrepreneurship challenges, driving economic growth and development in underserved communities.
We are an NGO focused on catalyzing technology development in emerging communities across Africa. Founded in 2017, we believe technology is a key tool for solving social and entrepreneurship challenges.
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