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Hub Membership Options

  • Innovator Member

    For aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and early-stage start-ups looking to learn, grow, and connect.

    ๐Ÿ”น Who it's for:

    Students & recent graduates

    Start-up founders and small teams

    Freelancers and independent researchers

    Curious individuals passionate about innovation

    ๐Ÿ”น 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

  • Builder Member

    For mid-level professionals, established start-ups, researchers, and public sector innovators ready to scale and contribute.

    ๐Ÿ”น 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

    ๐Ÿ”น 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

  • Ecosystem Leader

    For institutions, policy-makers, donors, corporates, academic partners, and senior leaders shaping Africaโ€™s innovation future.

    ๐Ÿ”น 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

    ๐Ÿ”น 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