A technology startup, Africa Innovation Foundry (AIF) has unveiled plans to empower innovators in high-impact sectors, including health, education, agriculture, fintech, clean energy, and frontier digital technology, across the six geo-political zones.
The startup is designed to bridge the gap between talent, capital, and opportunities by providing founders with structured support through incubation labs, regional bootcamps, policy dialogues, and investor pitch arenas.
The Executive Director, AIF, Deji Garuba, while speaking at the launch of the startup in Abuja recently, said it is designed to unlock the continent’s innovation potential and build scalable, impact-driven ventures across all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
Garuba noted that the Foundry represents a new era of inclusive innovation development on the continent.
According to him, “AIF exists to democratise innovation. Whether you are in Katsina, Sokoto, Maiduguri or Abuja, you deserve access to the same opportunities that can turn your ideas into global solutions. We’re building a system that develops talent where it is and empowers communities through innovation that truly matters.”
The launch, which brought together stakeholders from government, development organizations, the private sector, venture capital, academia and the tech ecosystem, also featured an official unveiling of the AIF platform, and a fireside chat exploring the future of Africa’s innovation economy.
After the launch, the AIF is set to roll out its full suite of programs in the coming months, with regional activations planned for North-Central, North-West, North-East, South-East, South-South, and South-West.
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