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
Meet our Team
We operate from Africa and Europe.
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)
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.
Publications and Downloads
Over the years, we have gathered useful information, valuable insights, and practical tools – ready for you to download.
- Unveiling the Makerspace Marvel: A Journey through Innovation in Cape TownStep into the vibrant realm of Makerspaces, where creativity and innovation converge to shape the future.Blog Article — December 15, 2023 — Rosina Naab
- Catalyzing the African AgriTech Ecosystem by Fostering Partnerships among StartupsThe GreenAPI: Smart Agriculture Program brought together Seven Startups and a Digital Agriculture Platform to Senegal with the aim to foster mutual trust and Propel Innovative Agritech solutions in WABlog Article — December 13, 2023 — Fatou Doumbia
- ii2030 Green Hydrogen in Africa EditionThe 2023 edition of Endeva’s ii2030 focused on the question: „How can startups and local innovators benefit from the potential of green hydrogen in Kenya, Namibia and South Africa?Blog Article — December 12, 2023 — Claudia Knobloch
- Leadership Roundtable LTST side-eventChange the game. Not the players. The 5th edition of the Female Founder’s flagship conference took place on 11 and 12 Ocotber 2023 in Vienna, Austria.Blog Article — October 24, 2023 — Elisabeth van Holthe tot Echten
- Journey to Maximum Impact: 3 Stops for Africa’s Leading National Innovation NetworksMake-IT in Africa had the privilege of working with Seedstars and Pangea Trust on a program to accompany national innovation networks from across Africa on their journey to maximum impact ecosystems.Blog Article — October 6, 2023 — Valeria Morua
- 8 reasons why we are excited about embedding inclusion in Africa's Digital Innovation EcosystemJoin us as Value for Women and Make-IT in Africa embark on a journey to revolutionize Africa's tech landscape. Discover 8 reasons why we foster diversity, empower women and drive innovation.Blog Article — September 27, 2023 — Aparajita Agrawal
- Enthralling Estonia: On a Safari to meet the Unicorns of the NorthEstonia is simply impressive. In “the world’s most digital nation”, 99% of government services are available online. We wanted to see ourselves: how did Estonia pull off its digital transformation?Blog Article — August 11, 2023 — Anna Vambe
- GenBlue: Empowering Innovation Support Organizations for Blue Innovation and Inclusivity in Southern AfricaGenBlue is dedicated to empowering Innovation Support Organizations (ISOs) as key enablers for ocean impact solutions while promoting inclusivity and addressing gender imbalances and biases.Blog Article — July 18, 2023 — Linda McLeod
- We need female role models – then and nowEllen 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
- MARKET PLAYERS: Reimagining pan-African Entrepreneurship & Innovation EcosystemsKatlego 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
