Programs
HUBiquitous is a Horizon 2020 project, funded by the European Commission, aiming at empowering innovation and sustainable technological solutions in Africa through the creation of a joint Africa-Europe Startup & Innovation Ecosystem for long-term collaborations and partnerships between these continents.
The HUBIQUITOUS PROGRAMS
Talent Program
HUBiquitous’ Talent Program will improve the technical skills of the African tech-communities/professionals in order to increase the innovation capacity of the local ecosystem. At the same time, it will enhance the employment and job opportunities within the communities. The program will focus especially on youth (17-35 years old), also taking into account women and marginalized groups. The Talent Program will be highly appealing for local developers, system architects, engineers, ICT professionals and tech entrepreneurs who want to improve their skills and knowledge of disruptive technologies, such as IoT, Big data and AI. From our previous experience, we recognize that African technical communities need more hands-on training on hardware and software, especially on electronics and communication technologies. Therefore, the Talent Program will strongly focus on practical training (e.g, prototyping and developing using the resources of the Solution Lab facilities). The program will also include the design-thinking training to improve innovative product and application design skills.
The HUBIQUITOUS PROGRAMS
Talent Program
HUBiquitous’ Talent Program will improve the technical skills of the African tech-communities/professionals in order to increase the innovation capacity of the local ecosystem. At the same time, it will enhance the employment and job opportunities within the communities. The program will focus especially on youth (17-35 years old), also taking into account women and marginalized groups. The Talent Program will be highly appealing for local developers, system architects, engineers, ICT professionals and tech entrepreneurs who want to improve their skills and knowledge of disruptive technologies, such as IoT, Big data and AI. From our previous experience, we recognize that African technical communities need more hands-on training on hardware and software, especially on electronics and communication technologies. Therefore, the Talent Program will strongly focus on practical training (e.g, prototyping and developing using the resources of the Solution Lab facilities). The program will also include the design-thinking training to improve innovative product and application design skills.
The HUBIQUITOUS PROGRAMS
Accelerator Program
Aiming at
- improving the innovation creation capacity for entrepreneurs and startups,
- supporting the African-EU joint innovation project ideas and ventures
- increasing investment opportunities in African startups. The program will foster creation of new application solutions by providing the technical and business support for successful entrepreneurs and startups.
Entrepreneurs and startups from both Africa and Europe are the main target group of this program. The project will also target the entrepreneurs from the African Diaspora in Europe , who would like, to setup joint venture in Africa.
The HUBIQUITOUS PROGRAMS
Accelerator Program
Aiming at
- improving the innovation creation capacity for entrepreneurs and startups,
- supporting the African-EU joint innovation project ideas and ventures
- increasing investment opportunities in African startups. The program will foster creation of new application solutions by providing the technical and business support for successful entrepreneurs and startups.
Entrepreneurs and startups from both Africa and Europe are the main target group of this program. The project will also target the entrepreneurs from the African Diaspora in Europe , who would like, to setup joint venture in Africa.
The Accelerator Program will support a total of least 50 innovative application solutions through two open calls during the course of the project. Each round we select the 25 most talented ideas to be part of a six-month program, in which the selected innovators will develop its idea/solution (concept prototype, MVP). After the selection process, the entrepreneurs will receive an application business box provided by the HUBiquitous project. The entrepreneurs will get access to the facilities of the Solution Lab for prototyping and testing. During the six-month program, the entrepreneurs will also receive the design-thinking guidelines, entrepreneurial coaching, and support from the project partners as well as from external mentors(coming from the DIHs and ESN’s network)
The Accelerator Program will support a total of least 50 innovative application solutions through two open calls during the course of the project. Each round we select the 25 most talented ideas to be part of a six-month program, in which the selected innovators will develop its idea/solution (concept prototype, MVP). After the selection process, the entrepreneurs will receive an application business box provided by the HUBiquitous project. The entrepreneurs will get access to the facilities of the Solution Lab for prototyping and testing. During the six-month program, the entrepreneurs will also receive the design-thinking guidelines, entrepreneurial coaching, and support from the project partners as well as from external mentors(coming from the DIHs and ESN’s network)
The HUBIQUITOUS PROGRAMS
Community Program
One of the main objectives of HUBiquitous is the long-term sustainability of the project results and activities. The sustainable uptake of the project’s innovation enablers and programs is intrinsically linked to the spirit and engagement of local, national and cross-continental communities and ecosystems. To achieve this, HUBiquitous’ vision is to build Africa-Europe Innovation Communities engaging DIHs, startups & entrepreneurs, SMEs/industries, incubator/accelerator, Diasporas, youth and women communities.
Therefore, HUBiquitous proposes a Community Program with several consistent activities aiming at creating a vibrant community that European and African innovation ecosystem’s stakeholders will crave to join.
The HUBIQUITOUS PROGRAMS
Community Program
One of the main objectives of HUBiquitous is the long-term sustainability of the project results and activities. The sustainable uptake of the project’s innovation enablers and programs is intrinsically linked to the spirit and engagement of local, national and cross-continental communities and ecosystems. To achieve this, HUBiquitous’ vision is to build Africa-Europe Innovation Communities engaging DIHs, startups & entrepreneurs, SMEs/industries, incubator/accelerator, Diasporas, youth and women communities.
Therefore, HUBiquitous proposes a Community Program with several consistent activities aiming at creating a vibrant community that European and African innovation ecosystem’s stakeholders will crave to join.