Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIDPB)
ScaleUp Namibia proposes a network of interconnected hubs to foster Namibia’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. By addressing challenges like limited funding, talent, and market access, ScaleUp Namibia aims to propel Namibia towards becoming a “Global Startup Launchpad and Testbed of Entrepreneurs & Innovators. As Namibia’s foremost investment promotion agency, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is dedicated to fostering a straightforward and transparent business landscape, underpinned by peace, stability, and the rule of law. Serving as the primary contact for prospective investors seeking opportunities in Namibia, their mission is to position Namibia as the premier investment destination by enhancing the business environment, starting with the eradication of bureaucratic hurdles and spearheading policy reforms to streamline processes and optimize ease of doing business.
OnlineHubNG
Online Hub Educational Services, also known as @OnlineHubNG, is Nigeria’s foremost digital education provider. It serves as Nigeria’s leading digital content platform, empowering learners and educators with courses and workshops to educate and encourage professionals in the tech-based industry. The organization is passionate about identifying talented minds, guiding them through innovative training, deploying tech talent, and developing sustainable solutions in Ogun State, Nigeria. Online Hub Educational Services collaborates with small, medium, and large organizations, as well as autonomous product groups within larger organizations. Their projects encompass strategy development and execution, digital content development, digital skills consultation, training, and mentoring.
JASIRI
Jasiri is known under Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies in Eastern Africa and is dedicated to investing in, guiding, and supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. The program focuses on individuals and ventures that contribute to societal well-being by establishing high-impact businesses on the African continent. Jasiri’s commitment lies in investing, nurturing, and empowering responsible entrepreneurs and leaders. The primary goal is to accelerate the creation of meaningful employment opportunities while promoting the values and behaviors of ethical leadership. Through strategic support and mentorship, Jasiri aims to foster sustainable businesses that positively influence both local communities and the broader African landscape.
Future Islands
Future Islands is an innovation lab dedicated to pioneering novel approaches for creating innovative and collaborative solutions that have a positive impact on society. Their mission is to empower individuals to proactively devise and collaboratively create solutions for the challenges they face, translating these ideas into high-impact positive actions. Future Islands distinguishes itself by combining distinctive thinking with a commitment to robust execution, aimed at accelerating the pace of innovation.
Agri Frontier Growth Hub
Agri Frontier Growth Hub is an Africa-focused business development hub aimed at supporting African agribusiness small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across multiple value chains through the provision of subsidized business advisory. The Growth Hub prepares SMEs for funding, improves governance, and facilitates access to funding, and business development to expand to regional and international markets. They support SMEs to the point where they appeal to larger funds. With an initial focus on East and West Africa, they directly support small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Entrepreneurial Planning Institute – DigiBiz Network
DigiBiz Network is a virtual co-creation platform that promotes local growth, poverty reduction, and social inclusion through the development of small businesses, entrepreneurship, and the promotion of digital innovation.
COUVEUSE PAPRICAI
The PAPRICAI (Plateforme pour l’Aide aux Projets et Initiatives de Création d’Activités Innovantes) is an incubator created to address the needs of industrial sectors and to foster a conducive working environment for professionals in the cultural and creative sector. PAPRICA is a comprehensive support system that promotes synergies, networking, and interdisciplinary exchanges. It provides residential and creative spaces, shared office equipment, coworking spaces with flexible physical accommodations, a seminar training room, and an entrepreneurship development fund.
UWC Future-Innovation Lab
UWC Future-Innovation Lab is an innovation lab for e-inclusion and Social Innovation at the University of the Western Cape. Their objective is to contribute to the competitiveness of South Africa within the Digital Economy and engage in evidence-based research for ICT policy development. Ultimately, they aim to influence the design of more citizen-centered approaches to address the digital agenda. CoLab fulfills its mission through projects and interventions, research, digital skills development, thought leadership, and multi-stakeholder collaborations focused on e-inclusion and social innovation.
Impact Partner
Impact Partner is a non-profit organization committed to improving living standards by supporting impact-driven startups and SMEs. Also known as Yunus Social Business Tunisia, Impact Partner is a network member of Yunus Social Business Global Initiatives (YSB). Since 2014, Impact Partner has developed accelerator programs, provided testing funds, and offered investment opportunities through the first Impact Investment fund in Tunisia.
REDSTART TUNISIA
Redstart Tunisie is an accelerator/incubator that aids entrepreneurs in achieving their goals and ensuring the sustainable development of their businesses. The RedStart Tunisie accelerator is the result of a valuable partnership with the French incubator Redstart. This collaboration provides a network of experts, mentors, and national and international investors for startups and innovative SMEs. They function as the strategic partner for innovative SMEs and startups within Tunisia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.