A Connected Africa. One Innovation at a Time.

At the Innovation and Transformation Hub, we believe that innovation doesn’t thrive in isolation — it thrives in community. That’s why we’ve created a dynamic, digital-first Community of Practice for innovators across Zimbabwe and the African continent.

This isn’t just another online group. It’s a living, evolving ecosystem — where founders, thinkers, policy-makers, technologists, academics, and impact leaders come together to share knowledge, collaborate across borders, and build lasting solutions to Africa’s most urgent challenges.

Whether you’re an emerging entrepreneur, a university researcher, a government official, or a grassroots innovator — this is your innovation tribe.

🤝 Why a Community of Practice?

We’re not just solving technical problems — we’re shifting systems.
That requires more than individual effort — it requires collective intelligence, shared resources, and collaborative momentum.

Our Community of Practice is built to:

  • Break down silos across sectors and geographies

  • Foster cross-disciplinary learning and innovation

  • Support continuous professional growth

  • Enable open dialogue around policy, funding, and technology trends

  • Create a sense of shared purpose among Africa’s innovation champions

What You’ll Find Inside the Community

  • Thematic Working Groups & Forums

    Join ongoing conversations around key innovation themes — from AI and climate to public sector digital transformation, inclusive design, and African startup ecosystems.

    Sector-based communities (e.g., AgriTech, HealthTech, FinTech)

    Cross-cutting themes (e.g., gender equity, circular economy, ethics in tech)

    Regional clusters and local innovation networks

  • Knowledge Sharing & Peer Learning

    Access and contribute to a curated library of knowledge — toolkits, playbooks, research briefs, webinars, and case studies — all created by and for African innovators.

    Weekly learning drops

    Peer-led learning circles

    Innovation “How-To” series

    Open-access case studies from the field

  • Virtual Meetups & Community Events

    Innovation is about relationships — and we’re building them in real time. We host a series of regular virtual events to connect, share, and grow.

    Monthly CoP meetups

    Expert-led masterclasses

    Innovation Storytelling Sessions

    Ecosystem Builders Roundtables

    Collaborative Hackathons and Ideation Sprints

  • Co-Creation & Collaboration Spaces

    We believe in building together. Members of the CoP can pitch collaboration ideas, join co-creation labs, and develop joint pilots across countries and sectors.

    Innovation Challenges

    Joint grant and research proposals

    Start-up x Policy Think-Tank collaborations

    Co-authored white papers & thought leadership

🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏾 Who Should Join?

Our Community of Practice is open to anyone passionate about innovation for Africa’s transformation, including:

  • Entrepreneurs and founders

  • Start-up teams and ecosystem enablers

  • Government innovation leads and policymakers

  • Researchers and university innovators

  • NGOs and development practitioners

  • Corporate innovation teams

  • Investors and funders

  • Students and early-career professionals

Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, your voice and vision matter here.

🌟 Member Benefits

By joining the Innovation and Transformation Hub Community of Practice, you get:

  • Access to exclusive online forums and working groups

  • Invitations to virtual meetups and masterclasses

  • Priority invites to Innovation Hub events and pitch days

  • Early access to funding calls, policy briefs, and partnership opportunities

  • A space to publish and share your work with a continent-wide audience

  • Real-time support and collaboration from peers

  • Visibility and recognition within Africa’s innovation ecosystem

🌐 Why It Matters

Africa’s future will be shaped by how we collaborate, not just what we build.

The Community of Practice helps shift the innovation culture from siloed competition to collective progress — so we’re not just building solutions, we’re building systems that last.

By joining, you’re not only investing in your own growth — you're contributing to the shared intelligence of a continent on the rise.

Apply to join the Community of Practice.