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Emerging Communities Tech-Up Organization
Innovation and Policy Advisory, empowering Africa
Founded in 2017. We are a for-impact organization dedicated to empowering underserved communities across Africa by fostering innovation, growth, and development in various sectors. We collaborate closely with community stakeholders, offering innovation and policy advisory services, while actively participating in the implementation and long-term sustainability of impactful solutions and systems.
Contact With UsWhat 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
Our Partners
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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.
Impact Summary
Emerging Communities Africa has been at the forefront of driving innovation and entrepreneurship in underserved regions across Africa.
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Women Empowered through the Hernovate ProgramHear from those whose lives and businesses have been transformed by Emerging Communities Africa
Favour Praiseworth
Obakunle Oluwadamilola
The SHECREATES class has helped me to have a proper understanding of illustration, through the use of simple terms and kickstart my tech career. I also enjoyed the time with our tutor, he was well vast on the subject and patient with me.
Timilehin Orimolade
One thing that stuck with me on this training was "not to create aimless content" and as a photographer, this helped me to better understand my clients, capture their emotions and tell better visual stories. I am also glad I got a free business rebrand and a one-month marketing mentorship with Scrutiney.
Ramat Jadesola Owolabi
I was started learning Ul/UX during the ASUU strike, then a friend recommended the SHECREATES training to me, I traveled down from Ilorin to Akure Tech Hub to attend the training, although it was virtual. I needed the network and close mentorship from the tutors and I'm glad I got that
Adesegha Cyril
I started my design journey by volunteering at the hub, after then I became an intern at the hub. Now, I am the graphic design lead at the hub and Emerging Communities Africa. I have also worked with various national and international brands.
Frequently 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.
I have been a UX designer for 2 years, but after attending the blockchain event at Akure Tech Hub, I started exploring Web 3 technologies. Now I'm a developer advocate at WEB3
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