UVU Africa (NPC) is a systems orchestrator that drives inclusive economic growth and participation through transformative, place-based interventions to build a digitally skilled talent pool, develop resilient entrepreneurs and accelerate technology businesses in high-growth sectors across Africa.

Empowering Inclusive Growth:
UVU Africa faces a critical challenge: achieving a thriving, growing digital economy while ensuring that no one is left behind. For over 25 years, we have played a pivotal role as an ecosystem orchestrator, actively driving innovation and digital inclusion at a population level.

From Local Impact to Continental Growth:
Formerly known as the Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative, we started as Africa’s first tech incubator in 1999. Today, we have evolved into a group of complementary units, working alongside visionary partners towards digital inclusion and economic growth across the continent.

Bridging the Divide:
The digital divide continues to widen, leaving many without access to innovative technologies and the opportunities they bring. CAPACITI Digital Career Accelerator supports the digital skills development of marginalised youth to provide access to, and earning opportunities within the digital economy. Through our talent pipeline approach and inclusive hiring practices, we tackle the lack of digitally skilled individuals, providing sustainable outcomes for a growing tech sector.

Catalytic Interventions for Impact:
UVU Africa designs, creates, and implements catalytic interventions that support innovation, digital inclusion, and economic growth. Drawing on our deep expertise and insights into future innovation trends, we develop ecosystems, thematic clusters, and supportive infrastructure and programmes

Entrepreneurial Development:
UVU Accelerate empowers entrepreneurs, particularly female entrepreneurs, with technology tools that enable them to grow and scale their businesses.

Education Outcomes:
Injini EdTech Accelerator and Think Tank tackle the education crisis in Africa by improving educational outcomes through entrepreneurial development programs and research.

Bioeconomy:
UVU Bio acts as an ecosystem enabler, fostering commercial viability for biotech ideas and products in Africa. With 2 state of-the-art lab spaces in Africa, UVU Bio provides a platform for science, business, and investment to converge.

Marginalised Communities:
By focusing on the township economy ecosystem development, UVU Africa brings digital inclusion to the informal and township sector, fostering supportive environments for businesses and driving employment and economic activity.

Join Us in Shaping Africa’s Future:
At UVU Africa, we are committed to building a better future for all. Through our innovative interventions and collaborative approach, we strive to create a continent where technology and inclusion go hand in hand, empowering communities, fostering growth, and driving positive change.