In a monumental move that promises to reshape the landscape of technology and innovation in Africa, Moolu Venture Lab has joined forces with AfriLabs, the largest network of technology and innovation hubs on the continent of Africa. This collaboration comes as a significant stride towards advancing Africa’s technological and entrepreneurial ecosystem, heralding a new era of opportunities for startups and innovators across the continent.
AfriLabs, founded in 2011, is a pan-African network that brings together over 300 innovation hubs, incubators, and accelerators from across the continent. The organization’s primary objective is to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its members, nurturing the growth of technology-driven enterprises and cultivating an environment conducive to innovation.
The mission of AfriLabs resonates harmoniously with the core values of Moolu Venture Lab. Both entities share a common goal: to propel Africa’s technological evolution forward by providing startups and innovators with the tools, resources, and networks they need to thrive. By uniting their efforts, AfriLabs and Moolu Venture Lab aspire to nurture a fertile ground for groundbreaking ideas to take root and flourish.
Under the visionary leadership of Executive Director Anna Ekeledo, AfriLabs has achieved remarkable feats since its inception. It has played a pivotal role in catalyzing technological advancements by facilitating knowledge exchange, offering capacity-building programs, and fostering cross-border collaborations. The organization’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation has resulted in numerous success stories, propelling African startups onto the global stage.
This recent collaboration has brought Moolu Venture Lab into AfriLabs’ fold, enhancing the collective strength of the network. Moolu Venture Lab’s admission, alongside several other innovative hubs from different corners of Africa, marks a significant step forward for the ecosystem and the continent as a whole.
Neena Lekwot, Senior Member Services Officer at AfriLabs, warmly welcomed Moolu Venture Lab and other new members into the community. She highlighted that being part of the Afrilabs network grants members access to a multitude of unique opportunities, including capacity building, funding prospects, strategic partnerships, and valuable information that can prove pivotal in their growth journeys. This interconnectedness nurtures an environment where innovation can thrive unbounded.
As AfriLabs gears up for its highly anticipated Annual Gathering, slated to be held in Kigali, Rwanda on the 10th of October 2023, excitement and anticipation ripple through the entrepreneurial community. This event, which culminates in the Association’s General Meeting, provides an ideal platform for members to converge, exchange ideas, and forge collaborations that can shape the continent’s technological destiny.
As the journey unfolds, this collaboration is poised to be the catalyst that propels Africa’s innovation ecosystem onto the global map. With AfriLabs leading the way and Moolu Venture Lab bringing its unique expertise to the table, the continent is set to witness an era of unprecedented growth, creativity, and progress that will reverberate for generations to come.
