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.
Who We Are
Smart Lab is an innovation hub based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, dedicated to growing the African Innovation Ecosystem. We bring together corporates, startups, and investors to develop groundbreaking solutions that address real challenges across the continent.
We believe that Africa's future is built by Africans — and that the right mix of talent, capital, and community creates the conditions for transformative change. Through our programs, events, and services, we foster the connections and capabilities that make that possible.
"Disrupt the African business community with ingenuity and innovation." — Edwin Bruno
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.
Our Commitments
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.