We believe in the catalytic power of African innovation and digital technologies for green and inclusive development.

Make IT in Africa About Us

A collaborative approach to innovation

African digital visionaries develop innovative solutions with significant impact on people’s lives and their environment. But on the road to breakthrough, they can face certain challenges.

Therefore, we aim to create an environment in which the full potential of African digital innovation can unfold – with all ecosystem stakeholders.

Wether you are a startup, innovation enabler or dealing with innovation policies, we believe only a collaborative and systemic approach can overcome the obstacles these digital visionaries are facing.

For you, we develop and implement our programmes in close collaboration with our private and public sector partners. The overall aim is to strengthen African ecosystems as a whole.

Together, we join forces to create a momentum for innovation and change by empowering and growing African #InnovationEcosystems.

Our Services

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THIS IS US!

Meet our Team

We operate from Africa and Europe.

Abdallah Souissi
Abdallah Souissi
Adwoa Boa Essilfie
Adwoa Boa Essilfie
Alex Calvin Gbetie 1to1
Alex Calvin Gbetie
Anna
Anna Vambe
Aneth Batamuliza
Aneth Batamuliza
Bartha
Bartha Alexander
Beny Meier
Benjamin Meier
Christiane Uwase Bukuru
Christiane Uwase Bukuru
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Daniel Ritter
Desiree Winges
Desiree Winges
Geoffroy Berson
Geoffroy Berson
Linda Mc Leod
Linda McLeod
Lorraine Davis
Lorraine Davis
Matthias Rehfeld
Matthias Rehfeld
Melanie Schimanski crop1
Melanie Schimanski
Nora Ehrhardt
Nora Ehrhardt
Olaf Seidel
Olaf Seidel
Olivier Habumugisha
Olivier Habumugisha
Rosina Naab
Rosina Naab
Sergej Pochkunov
Sergei Pochkunov
Simaneka Nangombe 02
Simaneka Nangombe
Stefanie Zinsmeyer
Stefanie Zinsmeyer
Susan
Susan Wanjiru
Valeria Hernandez
Valeria Morua

Our background

Make-IT in Africa is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

OUR PARTNERS

Creating impact with a strong network

We collaborate with a network of strong partners from innovation enablers to policymakers and the public and private sector.

Our track record

Our impact since 2017 – created together with our partners

Digital Innovation Made in Africa
Digital Innovation Made in Africa for Sustainable and Inclusive Development Vol. 1
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Digital Innovation Made in Africa for Sustainable and Inclusive Development Vol. 2
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How to provide an effective mentorship programme & make best of your angel investment trough mentorship
Mentorship Guide – Mentor-Driven Capital for Entrepreneurial Success in Africa
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Evaluating the Potential of a Mentoring Programme for Tech Entrepreneurs in Rwanda
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How to become a Tech Trendscout
Tech Trendscouting Toolkit – How to Become a Tech Trendscout for Digital Innovation with Social Impact in Africa 
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How to acquire investments
Founder's Guide to Fundraising in Ethiopia
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Founder's Guide to Fundraising in South Africa
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How to scale your digital business
The Data Science in Python Playbook – How to turn data into assets
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The Interoperability Playbook – How to integrate into a platform
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Our latest stories
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    We need female role models – then and now
    Ellen Fischat is passionate about people development and transformation. She co-founded Inspiring African Women NPC: a network designed to inspire the next generation of female changemakers.
    Blog Article — April 5, 2023 — Ellen Fischat
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    MARKET PLAYERS: Reimagining pan-African Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems
    Katlego Mokgethi, founder of Market Players in Botswana, shared with us the importance of a 'shared vision' and what it means to 'lead in action'.
    Blog Article — March 29, 2023 — Katlego Mokgethi
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    Strengthening the capacity of Innovation Hubs in Ghana
    The Ghana Hubs Network is enhancing the abilities of hub managers and program leads to establish e.g. robust technical programming, governance and operations for forty member hubs.
    Blog Article — March 29, 2023 — Yaw Adu-Gyamfi
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    Lead F Africa: Meet the Female Leaders making strides in African Tech and Innovation
    Female Founders and Make-IT in Africa are partnering on Lead F Africa, a leadership program tailored to support female founders in tech, innovation enablers and champions in policy-making.
    Blog Article — March 28, 2023 — Elisabeth van Holthe tot Echten
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    Women, AHEAD!
    #EmbraceEquity is this year’s theme for #InternationalWomensDay. On the lead-up to March 8th, let’s commemorate women, their achievements, and their allies by highlighting those who inspire us.
    Blog Article — February 28, 2023 — Aneth Batamuliza
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    How might we ensure that digital startups and local companies in Africa benefit from the green hydrogen boom?
    Green hydrogen may or may not be the next big thing, but we believe it has the potential to be a game changer. Our partner Endeva will explore this in its “ii2030 Green Hydrogen in Africa edition”.
    Blog Article — January 27, 2023 — Anna Vambe
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    AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2022: The ecosystem future is female
    We met with over 300 pan-African innovation enablers at the AfriLabs Annual Gathering. Our goal: highlighting female leadership. Read about Aneth and Sue's experience in Lusaka.
    Blog Article — December 19, 2022 — Aneth Batamuliza
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    Conversations to spur sustainable and seamless mobility in Africa
    Innocent Orikiiriza, Founder and CEO of KaCyper Technologies – an e-mobility tech startup from Uganda – looks back on our delegation trip to the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.
    Blog Article — December 19, 2022 — Innocent Orikiiriza
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    Event season is back: Make-IT in Africa and Friends attend Germany’s largest Founders Festival Bits & Pretzels 2022
    Good things come to those who wait! After events were postponed over and over again a Make-IT in Africa & Friends delegation attended the Bits & Pretzels in Munich. And they had a blast!
    Blog Article — November 9, 2022 — Anna Vambe
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    The ii2030 Rwanda Smart City Edition Journey
    To co-create systemic solutions in the smart city space, Make-IT supports the “ii2030 Rwanda Smart City Edition” a flagship initiative of Endeva.
    Blog Article — May 24, 2022 — Belen Adem, Endeva

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