Pan-African innovation hubs network AfriLabs is hosting its Annual Gathering this week (November 6-8) in Cape Town, South Africa, under the theme “Uniting Innovation”.
AfriLabs is a network organisation that is committed to driving innovation and entrepreneurship on the continent by bringing together technology hubs, startups, investors, and other key stakeholders in the ecosystem. It counts 496 hubs across 261 cities in 53 African nations as part of its network.
This year’s Annual Gathering emphasises the importance of collaboration to drive economic growth and social development through Africa’s innovation ecosystem. It will feature seven key tracks, each focusing on pivotal sectors that are essential for Africa’s future, such as makerspaces, gender and inclusion, investment, and hub solutions.
AfriLabs has announced a number of partners for the event, including RLabs, NASENI, Research & Innovation Systems for Africa Fund (RISA), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Intel and UNFPA.
“The support of our partners is not only a testament to the global relevance of Africa’s innovation ecosystem but also to the importance of collaborative efforts in driving sustainable development across the continent,” said Anna Ekeledo, executive director of AfriLabs.
