Ubulu Africa

🚀 Join Us in Making Innovation Work Across Africa! Ubulu Africa is a digital innovation hub committed to fostering an ecosystem where innovators, academia, startups, and corporate organisations can thrive. We are building a team of passionate individuals to help us create groundbreaking solutions that address Africa's socioeconomic challenges. At Ubulu Africa, we value Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation, and Collaboration. We’re on a mission to create breakthrough solutions that make a real impact. Are you passionate about creativity and innovation? If you're eager to get work done and make significant impact, we want to hear from you! Visit https://lnkd.in/dvfCq3hv to apply for an open position or join our talent pool. Share this post with someone who would love to join us! #UbuluAfrica #DigitalInnovation #Africa #Recruitment #Careers #TechJobs #EcosystemBuilding

3 Reasons African Innovators Should Enter the Our Innovation Challenge Innovation in Africa is all about solving real-world problems, and our Innovation Challenge offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact. Here's why you should join: 1️⃣ Tackle Real-World Challenges: We are seeking a scalable, low-cost population counting solution for Akwa Ibom State—a problem that affects governance, resource allocation, and community planning. This is your chance to design something impactful, efficient, and practical. 2️⃣ Showcase Your Creativity and Expertise: From prototype development to feasibility analysis, the challenge allows you to demonstrate your technical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to solve unique African socio-economic challenges. 3️⃣ Create Scalable Solutions for Broader Impact: While the focus is on Akwa Ibom, your solution could be adapted for other regions, influencing governance and data collection processes across the continent. The deliverables are straightforward—Prototype or Conceptual Design, Implementation Strategy, Feasibility Analysis, and an optional Demo Video (90 seconds max). This is a chance to showcase your innovation in action! Are you ready to contribute to the change? Enter Cost Effective Population Census Solution for Akwa Ibom Challenge today and take your solution to the next level 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMJxuPGe Tag your team or partners, and let’s start building innovative solutions for Africa!

🚀 Are you an innovator ready to make a difference? Here’s your chance to solve a real-world challenge and win ₦750,000! 🌟 We’re calling on problem-solvers to develop a Cost-Effective Population Census Solution for Akwa Ibom State. ✅ What’s in it for you? A chance to win ₦750,000 while impacting lives through innovation. 💡 Visit: https://lnkd.in/dMJxuPGe to participate! 🎯 This is your moment to shine! Let’s create innovative solutions for sustainable development. ⏳ Hurry! Don’t miss out! #InnovationChallenge #UbuluAfrica #AkwaIbom #CensusSolutions #InnovatorsWanted #ImpactThroughInnovation #NigeriaInnovates #ProblemSolvers #ChallengeAccepted #TechForGood #InnovationForImpact #DigitalSolutions #PopulationCensus #SustainableDevelopment #InnovationPrize #₦750KChallenge

In a world where innovation drives economies and transforms lives, Africa's potential stands unmatched. Yet, innovators across the continent often face hurdles—lack of access, limited resources, and fragmented ecosystems. This is where InnoX steps in. InnoX isn’t just a platform; it’s a movement to bridge these gaps. Designed with Africa’s brightest minds in mind, InnoX is a hub where innovators, startups, and organizations collaborate to ideate, connect, and thrive. So why InnoX? 🔌 Empowering Innovators: InnoX provides tools, resources, and support to turn ideas into impactful solutions. 🗣️ Building a Community: Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. InnoX fosters connections, creating a thriving ecosystem of problem-solvers. 🦾 Driving Change: By nurturing ideas that address Africa’s unique challenges, InnoX aligns with the continent's vision for a sustainable, innovative future. Our vision is simple yet profound: unlock Africa’s innovation potential and drive solutions that matter. The future of Africa is being written today, one idea at a time. And at InnoX, we’re ensuring those ideas don’t just remain dreams—they become game-changers. Join us in redefining innovation in Africa. Visit innox.africa to learn more.

Proud Sponsors of #OyaMakeWeGroove8 🎉 We at Ubulu Africa are beyond thrilled to be a sponsor of #OyaMakeWeGroove8! 🥳 As a digital innovation hub dedicated to fostering impactful solutions across Africa, we believe in the power of collaboration, creativity, and community. Supporting this incredible event aligns perfectly with our mission to empower innovators and celebrate the vibrancy of African talent. This isn't just about the groove; it's about creating connections, sparking ideas, and driving innovation that matters. Visit ubulu.africa to learn more about our journey and how we’re making innovation accessible to all. #UbuluAfrica #InnovationInAfrica #OyaMakeWeGroove8 #DigitalInnovation #Collaboration

A week ago, we partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to co-host a 1-day program - ‘Path to Series A’ Bootcamp, which brought together founders and representatives of 36 high-growth companies on the journey to raising Series A capital within the next 12-15 months. The event featured a workshop on insights, and fundraising strategies from top venture capitalists and ecosystem partners, including Odunoluwa Longe (Co-founder, TLP Advisory ), Eloho Omame (Partner, TLcom Capital LLP), John Adelana (Senior Startups Solutions Architect, AWS), Bernard Ghartey (Principal, Norrsken22 ), Dr. Dotun Olowoporoku (Managing Partner, Ventures Platform), Olúwatóyìn Emmanuel-Olubake (Investment Director, Novastar Ventures), and eric sippel (Founder, Sippel Farb Family Office). Topics covered include: Introduction to Series A financing (What it is, when to raise and Investor Expectations); Demystifying the Series A Term Sheet: Key Terms, Pitfalls, and Best Practices; Due Diligence and Data room preparation (Legal, tech and finance); Building Effective Governance: Navigating Board Structures and Responsibilities Post-Series A; Build Solutions that Last (Architectural Best Practices for Startups); Fundraising Valuations and Negotiation; and Navigating Investor Relationships & aligning interests. To all the founders who signed up and showed up - you are rockstars! We are thrilled with the positive feedback received so far, and are eager to see your companies join the next wave of Series A companies emerging from Africa’s tech ecosystem. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our co-host, AWS (David Roldán, Jr. , Kartik Renjen, Henri Zietsman, Oo Nwoye), our facilitators, supporters - Allianz Global Investors (Africa Grow), Novastar Ventures, Norrsken22, TLcom Capital LLP, and TLP Advisory , and implementation partner - Ubulu Africa - for their invaluable contribution in making this event a resounding success. #PathtoSeriesA #Founders #AfricanInnovation Damilola Teidi

What a fantastic experience at Akwa Ibom Tech Week and the Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs - ISN Annual General Gathering! We were thrilled to connect with so many incredible minds in the tech ecosystem and showcase our InnoX platform, an open innovation platform designed to drive collaborative solutions. The energy, innovation, and inspiring discussions left us motivated to continue our journey in advancing tech innovation. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, engaged in sessions, and shared insights. Here’s to more impactful collaborations ahead! #AkwaIbomTechWeek #ISNAGM #Networking #Innovation #UbuluAfrica #InnoX #TechCommunity

Sometimes we really should have candid conversations about the future of work in an AI-driven world…

👩🏻💻 Candid Conversation: Navigating the Future of Work in an AI-Driven World The future of work in an AI-driven world presents both challenges and transformative opportunities, with significant implications for workforce dynamics and organizational structures. According to reports, up to 375 million workers globally may need to shift occupational categories by 2030 due to automation and AI, underscoring the urgency of reskilling and upskilling initiatives. Furthermore, the World Economic Forum projects that while 85 million jobs may be displaced by 2025, around 97 million new roles could emerge, reflecting a shift in labor toward tech-adapted skills and the evolving human-machine dynamic. Dr Odiong Akpan, Managing Partner of Ubulu Africa and Senior Fellow at Lagos Business School, joins this conversation to dive deep into these issues. With over two decades of experience leading digital transformation across multiple sectors and fostering innovation ecosystems, Dr. Akpan will discuss the skill shifts, digital competencies, and cultural adaptations necessary to meet the demands of an AI-driven future. This thought-provoking session will explore strategies for empowering Africa’s workforce to thrive in this evolving landscape. Follow #AAG2024 across our social media platforms to tune into the discussion and gain valuable insights into the future of work.

Agreed! At Ubulu Africa, collaboration lies at the core of what we do. We believe it is a core driver of innovation and can't be over-emphasised. #SHEEDXAfricaSummit2024 #WomenInTech #TechForWomen #TheCatalyst #Collaboration #Innovation