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Hub Membership Options
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Innovator Member
For aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and early-stage start-ups looking to learn, grow, and connect.
๐น Who it's for:
Students & recent graduates
Start-up founders and small teams
Freelancers and independent researchers
Curious individuals passionate about innovation
๐น Benefits:
Access to Innovation Hub online portal & resources
Participation in monthly learning webinars & virtual meetups
Access to entry-level courses from the Institute of Advanced Learning
Invitations to Innovation Challenges and Hackathons
Community of Practice basic access (forums, thematic discussions)
Early access to calls for applications and funding opportunities
Discounted access to paid events and masterclasses
Member profile featured in the Innovation Directory
Price: $100 per year
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Builder Member
For mid-level professionals, established start-ups, researchers, and public sector innovators ready to scale and contribute.
๐น Who it's for:
Growth-stage founders and product teams
Innovators within government departments
Researchers and university staff
NGO or development agency professionals
Corporate intrapreneurs
๐น Benefits:
Everything in Innovator Membership plus:
Full access to the Community of Practice (working groups, dialogues, project rooms)
Access to sandbox testing opportunities (with governments or policy partners)
Mid-to-advanced courses at the Institute of Advanced Learning
Priority registration for Innovation Hub pitch events and demo days
Invitation to exclusive Builder Roundtables and Innovation Storytelling events
Co-creation opportunities with public and private partners
Eligibility to apply for venture capital via Innovation Fund
Showcase opportunities on Innovation Hub media platforms
Price: $250 per year
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Ecosystem Leader
For institutions, policy-makers, donors, corporates, academic partners, and senior leaders shaping Africaโs innovation future.
๐น Who it's for:
Government innovation units
Donor agencies and multilaterals
Corporates and investment firms
Policy think tanks and policy entrepreneurs
Universities and research institutes
Ecosystem conveners and regional hubs
๐น Benefits:
All Builder Member benefits, plus:
Strategic co-branding and partnership opportunities
Bespoke access to research and policy briefings from IAPS
Ability to propose, sponsor, or co-lead learning programs
Speaking roles at flagship events and public diplomacy platforms
Customized capacity-building programs for teams
Early insights into innovation and venture pipelines
Invitation to policy innovation roundtables and high-level convenings
Annual Innovation Ecosystem Report and regional insights pack
Access to private innovation matchmaking events
Price: $500 per year