Projects & Programmes
A portfolio of initiatives transforming lives, businesses and communities across Africa.
Project Spotlight
National Youth Innovation Challenge 2024
Our most ambitious initiative to date — a nationwide competition that brought together 5,000+ young innovators aged 18–35 from every state to tackle Africa's most pressing economic and social challenges through innovation.
Our Impact
All Projects & Programmes
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Innovation
National Youth Innovation Challenge 2024
A nationwide competition engaging 5,000+ young innovators to develop solutions for pressing economic challenges. 50 finalists received seed grants and mentorship.
Entrepreneurship
SME Growth Accelerator Programme
12-month intensive programme helping 200+ small businesses scale operations, access new markets and improve financial management.
Policy
Digital Economy Policy Framework
Comprehensive policy research and advisory project supporting East African governments to build robust, inclusive digital economy frameworks.
Training
Women in Tech Leadership Programme
An 8-month capacity building programme that equipped 300 women with the digital and leadership skills needed to excel in the technology sector.
Research
Africa Fintech Landscape Study
A comprehensive 18-month study mapping the fintech ecosystem across 25 African markets, producing key insights for investors, regulators and entrepreneurs.
Economic Dev
Rural Economic Empowerment Initiative
A community-centred programme that trained 2,000 rural entrepreneurs in agribusiness, boosting household incomes by an average of 45% within 12 months.
Innovation
Health Innovation Lab
A specialised innovation programme focused on healthcare technology, supporting 30 health-tech startups developing solutions for Africa's most pressing health challenges.
Entrepreneurship
Youth Entrepreneurship Fund
A grant and mentorship fund that disbursed ₦500M to 150 youth-led enterprises across 12 states, creating over 1,200 direct jobs.
Policy
National SME Policy Review
An evidence-based review of Nigeria's SME policy environment resulting in 12 concrete policy recommendations adopted by the Federal Government.
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