AfriLabs has welcomed 18 new innovation-tech hubs to its expanding Pan-Afrikan network of innovation-driven organizations to further its mission of nurturing a dynamic and collaborative innovation ecosystem across Africa. Representing all five regions across Africa, the hubs underscore AfriLabs’ commitment to empowering change-makers across Africa.
Speaking on the announcement, Zeineb Messaoud, the Director of Community at AfriLabs, said the addition of the hubs underscores AfriLabs’ commitment to building a united and inclusive innovation ecosystem that transcends borders and fosters impactful collaborations. “Each of these new members brings unique expertise and vibrant energy, further empowering communities to leverage technology and innovation for sustainable development,” she said in a press statement. “We are excited to work with them to create meaningful opportunities and drive growth across Africa.”
The newly added hubs include;
West Africa: from Nigeria; VORTEX CENTRAL, Lhaude Africa, darey.io (Xterns Community), KRISTINA JADE CENTER, and CorestreamNG — from Ghana; INOVTECH FOUNDATION & Centre for Enterprise Learning, Wislaw Education & Support Fund, and Enactus UMaT — from Burkina Faso; Mektoub.
East Africa: from Kenya; The Lolwe AI Hub and JHUB Africa.
Southern Africa: from South Africa; Empire Partner Foundation, I’M IN STARTUP HUB, and Savant Technology Incubator — from Lesotho; Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub & Seed Financing Facility, and the Makhala Thekiso Foundation.
Central Africa: from Cameroon; Boris Bison Youth Empowerment Business Incubator (BBYEBI).
Joanna Jacqueline Govender, CEO of Empire Partner Foundation and EPF Tech Fund noted that joining the AfriLabs Community is more than a partnership; it’s the convergence of shared dreams and a united vision for Africa’s future.
“As a Pan-African AI foundation, we are honored to stand alongside a network of changemakers committed to creating meaningful impact, empowering communities, and writing Africa’s next chapter of progress and resilience,” said Govender. “Together, we are building a legacy that will echo for generations.”
Govender further said, “At the Empire Partner Foundation, we are driven by the belief that innovation knows no borders and that through collaboration, we can scale transformative solutions that touch lives across the continent.”
Dr. Lawrence Nderu, Founder of JHUB Africa, said, “By joining AfriLabs, JHUB Africa unlocks a pan-African network of mentorship and collaboration, expanding opportunities and ensuring talent connects with the resources it deserves.”
These new additions mark a significant milestone in reinforcing AfriLabs’ role as a catalyst for transformative change and regional integration within Africa’s innovation landscape. The new additions bring the total to 496 hubs represented in over 260 cities across 53 African nations.
