Foundational & Strategic Partnership Phase

Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Africa

A continental innovation ecosystem dedicated to advancing innovation-driven opportunities, enterprise development, quality jobs, and sustainable economic growth across Africa through strategic partnerships and coordinated innovation frameworks.

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About CIE Africa

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Africa is the continental coordination arm of CIE Global, established to support the development, coordination, and scaling of innovation, entrepreneurship, and market-access initiatives across African countries and regions.

CIE Africa focuses on unlocking Africa's innovation potential, entrepreneurial capacity, and youthful talent base, while addressing structural challenges such as fragmented ecosystems, limited market access, and weak coordination between public and private actors.

Operating within CIE Global's coordination framework, CIE Africa serves as a continental coordination and partnership platform, aligning national innovation ecosystems, regional initiatives, and global partners around structured, impact-driven pathways for inclusive and sustainable growth.

CIE Africa Innovation Hub

African Innovation Gateway

Connecting Africa's talent, resources, and potential with global innovation ecosystems through structured partnerships.

What We Do

CIE Africa operates as a strategic coordination and enablement platform for innovation- and enterprise-led development across Africa

Ecosystem Coordination

Aligning national and regional innovation hubs, universities, research institutions, and public institutions within coherent continental frameworks.

Programme Design

Designing flagship continental initiatives that translate innovation into enterprise growth, job creation, and measurable socio-economic impact.

Strategic Partnerships

Facilitating collaboration among governments, regional bodies, private sector actors, and development partners through clear governance models.

Enterprise Development

Supporting startups, SMEs, scale-ups, and growth-oriented enterprises to access markets, finance, partnerships, and scaling opportunities.

Talent Enablement

Strengthening talent pipelines, skills development, and workforce readiness aligned with innovation-driven sectors and Africa's demographic opportunity.

Phased Implementation

Adopting a phased and adaptive implementation approach aligned with CIE Global's coordination framework and Africa's diverse contexts.

Programmes & Initiatives

Explore our structured hierarchy of frameworks, initiatives, programmes, and projects aligned with Africa's development priorities

Continental Frameworks
Innovation Programmes
Regional Initiatives
Thematic Initiatives

Pan-African Innovation Framework

A comprehensive framework for coordinating innovation ecosystems across African nations, ensuring alignment with continental development goals.

  • Cross-border innovation networks
  • Harmonized policy frameworks
  • Shared digital infrastructure
  • Continental innovation metrics
Active Phase

Continental Enterprise Strategy

Strategic initiatives to support enterprise growth and market access across African countries, focusing on scalability and sustainability.

  • Pan-African market access
  • Enterprise scaling support
  • Cross-border investment facilitation
  • Regional value chain development
Implementation Phase

Digital Integration Initiative

Fostering digital connectivity and innovation across Africa through coordinated infrastructure and platform development.

  • Digital infrastructure coordination
  • Innovation platform development
  • Cross-border digital services
  • Capacity building for digital transformation
Planning Phase

Tech Innovation Acceleration

Accelerating technology innovation across Africa through structured programmes, mentorship, and access to resources.

  • Tech startup acceleration
  • Innovation challenges & competitions
  • Mentorship networks
  • Prototype funding support
Active Phase

Green Innovation Programme

Promoting sustainable innovation and green technology solutions across African industries and communities.

  • Clean energy innovation
  • Sustainable agriculture tech
  • Circular economy solutions
  • Climate resilience technologies
Implementation Phase

Advanced Manufacturing 4.0

Driving the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and advanced manufacturing processes across African industries.

  • Smart manufacturing systems
  • Industrial IoT integration
  • Automation & robotics
  • Additive manufacturing
Planning Phase

East Africa Innovation Corridor

Building an integrated innovation ecosystem across East African countries to foster collaboration and shared growth.

  • Cross-border innovation hubs
  • Regional talent mobility
  • Shared research infrastructure
  • Joint innovation funding
Active Phase

West Africa Tech Partnership

Facilitating technology collaboration and enterprise development across West African nations.

  • Tech talent exchange programmes
  • Cross-border startup support
  • Regional market access facilitation
  • Joint innovation projects
Implementation Phase

Southern Africa Enterprise Network

Connecting enterprises and innovation ecosystems across Southern Africa for collective growth.

  • Enterprise collaboration platform
  • Regional investment network
  • Shared innovation facilities
  • Cross-border mentorship
Planning Phase

Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative

Empowering African youth through entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and access to resources.

  • Youth business incubation
  • Entrepreneurship education
  • Startup funding for youth
  • Mentorship programmes
Active Phase

Women-led Enterprise Support

Supporting women entrepreneurs across Africa through targeted programmes and resources.

  • Women business networks
  • Gender-focused funding
  • Leadership development
  • Market access support
Implementation Phase

Climate Innovation Programme

Developing and scaling climate-resilient innovations across African communities and industries.

  • Climate adaptation solutions
  • Renewable energy innovation
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Climate resilience planning
Planning Phase

Detailed programme and initiative pages will be published progressively as each enters its implementation phase.

Partnerships & Collaboration

CIE Africa serves as a gateway for structured innovation and enterprise development across Africa, enabling African participation in global innovation ecosystems

Contact & Connect

CIE Africa welcomes strategic conversations and partnership inquiries. Get in touch with our team

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Get in Touch

Reach out to us through any of the following channels. We typically respond within 24-48 hours.

Email Us

info@cieafrica.org

Our Location

CIE Africa Headquarters

Engagements and meetings are currently by appointment as part of CIE Africa's foundational and partnership engagement phase.

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