{"id":1330,"date":"2021-11-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.afrilabs.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/09\/a-new-era-of-growth-afrilabs-expands-its-network-to-320-innovation-hubs-in-51-african-countries\/"},"modified":"2021-11-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T00:00:00","slug":"a-new-era-of-growth-afrilabs-expands-its-network-to-320-innovation-hubs-in-51-african-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.afrilabs.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/09\/a-new-era-of-growth-afrilabs-expands-its-network-to-320-innovation-hubs-in-51-african-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Era of Growth: AfriLabs expands its network to 320 innovation hubs in 51 African countries"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are excited to announce that we have crossed 300 member hubs as a community and are now in 51 African countries. As a network organisation that is strengthening innovation across Africa, we understand the importance of having everyone that shares the same vision on board, and that\u2019s why this milestone means a lot to us.<\/span><\/p>\n

The journey of AfriLabs is one charged with the strength of a connected community. As we celebrate 10 years of existence, this gives us a moment to reflect on our impact through the decade and also to celebrate our commitment and growth so far – from 5 founding hub members to a fast-growing community of 320 innovation hubs in 51 countries!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate our 10th anniversary, it\u2019s really amazing to look back at the various milestones achieved over the years and what a way to crown the celebration by gaining access to 51 African countries. This is what a Pan-African community should look like – broad, diverse and inclusive. The future has never been more exciting\u201d <\/i><\/b>said Anna Ekeledo, Executive Director of AfriLabs at the announcement of the new members during the 2021 AfriLabs Annual General Meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have 28 entries of new hubs spread across the 5 regions of Africa to enable the extension of the network into 8 new cities and 2 new countries. The new countries include the Central African Republic and Sao Tome & Principe. 2 hubs were admitted from North Africa, 5 from East Africa, 12 from West Africa, 5 from Southern Africa, and 4 from Central Africa, making it a total of 28 hubs to be admitted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Joining us from North Africa is 302labs Coworking Space in Cairo, Egypt, and H.SEVEN in Casablanca, Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n

Baraza Media Lab – Nairobi, Kenya, Barkulan Coworking and Innovation Hub – Hargeysa, Somaliland, Winam Capital – Kisumu, Kenya, STEM Impact Centre – Nairobi, Kenya, and iVenture Africa – Kampala, Uganda from East Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am extremely excited to expand my network. The opportunities to meet with African entrepreneurs are limited in Somaliland and I hope to come stronger with inspirations and ways to build an ecosystem here\u201d <\/i><\/b>said Ahmed Omer, founder of Barkulan Hub.<\/span><\/p>\n

Centre for Social Innovations (CSI) – Kumasi, Ghana, Agrico Hub – Techiman, Ghana, Social Entrepreneurship Hub – Takoradi<\/span>, <\/b>Ghana, Africa ICT Right – Accra, Ghana, Dansyn Innovation Social Organization (Dansyn ISO) – Bolgatanga\/ Upper East Region, Ghana, Engausa Global Technologies Hub – Kano, Nigeria, Hamplus Technologies Int’l [Hamplus Hub] – Abraka, Nigeria, KeoLID Innovation Hub – Ouagadougou, Bobo-dioulasso, and Koudougou, Burkina Faso, Wootlab Innovations Limited – Abuja, Nigeria, Guzakuza – Accra, Ghana and Rhotel House of Innovation – Monrovia, Liberia and The Bulb, Lagos, Nigeria have joined the network from West Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We have Africa Beyond 4IR – Pretoria, South Africa, WECREATE Zambia – Lusaka, Zambia, NyamukAfrica – Lusaka, Zambia, WomHub – Johannesburg, South Africa and MSU Innovation Hub – Gweru, Zimbabwe from Southern Africa become a part of our network.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Central Africa, we have O’Botama – Yaound\u00e9, Cameroun, Centrafrique Tech – Bangui, Central African Republic, Hardware Innovation Valley Community – Buea, Cameroon and SOW Hub Ecosistema d Startup – S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9, S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 e Pr\u00edncipe<\/span>.<\/b><\/p>\n

Yunika Robert Bellarmine N., Co-Founder & President of Hardware Innovation Valley Community (HIVC) said: <\/span>\u201cBeing actors in technology requires an extension of one’s action to a community of a bigger network hence creating a greater possibility for impact as tech hubs and innovators. Being part of this formidable AfriLabs network is equated to stepping on one’s feet on a platform of reputable transformation. As Co-Founder and Lead of Hardware Innovation Valley Community Hub, I will say on behalf of my team that this is a very exciting start to endless opportunities and collaborations.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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