AfriLabs

The Financial Innovation Hub is affiliated with the University of Cape Town, the continent’s leading research institution. It is dedicated to bringing together the brightest minds in Africa to drive research and innovation in financial technologies. Positioned within Africa’s largest technology hub, often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of Africa” and home to over 450 tech startups; the Financial Innovation Hub serves as a focal point for cutting-edge advancements in the fintech space.  With the overarching goal of fostering a local ecosystem of academics, students, and entrepreneurs, the Financial Innovation Hub encompasses various components, including Academic Research, Innovation, Teaching and Thought Leadership.