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Growing the African Innovation Ecosystem by empowering corporates, startups, and investors to develop groundbreaking solutions.
"Disrupt the African business community with ingenuity and innovation." — Edwin Bruno
About Us
Pioneering Africa's Innovation Ecosystem
Smartlab is a leader in driving innovative, impactful solutions for African communities and businesses — optimizing existing digital possibilities and sustainably creating new opportunities.
Instigate sustainable progress through collaboration and creative problem-solving.
Enable impactful solutions by bringing together collective knowledge and resources.
Catalyze development of ground-breaking solutions through access to resources.
Purpose
To inspire the community through change and new solutions.
Mission
To foster innovative solutions from corporates, startups and investors that solve challenges within the African community and beyond.
Vision
To experience corporates, startups and investors transform the African business community with creativity and innovation.
What We Do
Our Focus Areas
Accelerator
Custom curricula designed to raise awareness, enhance abilities, and provide knowledge for emerging market opportunities.
Learn More →Talent
Ecosystem enabler services providing access to talented professionals, investment capital, and shared workspace.
Learn More →Learning
Tailored masterclass programs delivered online and in-person by industry experts for staff, entrepreneurs, and startups.
Learn More →Events
Networking platform connecting participants with successful ecosystem builders across industries.
Learn More →Services
What We Offer
Spaces
Looking for a comfortable working space? Smart Lab space has you covered with all the facilities you need to get your work done at the comfort of your demands.
Hire Space →Smart Fund
Resources for equity agreements — we aid post-revenue technology ventures and startups in expanding their innovations to take advantage of the limitless opportunities in growing markets.
Apply Now →Research & Consulting
Innovation is culture. We embed innovation culture in corporations by being their technology talent pool, benefiting from sourcing technology talent for your business needs.
Learn More →Our Partners
Insights
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