Long overdue… The story of the launch of ADEI TECHNOLOGY HUB in Abidjan!

Currently, the Adei Technology Hub is fully operational in Abidjan! Adei Technology Hub offers a space for entrepreneurs and tech professionals to learn, meet, develop, and innovate. What’s more, we are located perfectly in the center of Abidjan in Cocody!

Adei Technology Hub in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

On December 20th, 2019, we held an inauguration event for Adei Technology Hub. We were glad to have a great turnout of friends and partners of the institute. A remarkable group of panelists discussed the theme “gaps and opportunities of the entrepreneurial tech ecosystem in Côte d’Ivoire”. The discussion corroborated the pertinence of our positioning in the ecosystem addressing both the funding challenge as well as the availability of qualified talents.

ADEI Foundation founder and executive director Odomitchi Anikpo (left) discusses with Donald Djobo, Member of Adei Foundation Côte d’Ivoire, Master of Ceremony at the inauguration event.

A remarkable group of panelists discussed the theme “Gaps and Opportunities of the Entrepreneurial Tech Ecosystem in Côte d’Ivoire.” The discussion corroborated the pertinence of our positioning in the ecosystem, addressing both the funding challenge and the availability of qualified talents.

Panelists discuss at the inauguration event (left to right): Christelle Assirou, Women in Tech advocate | Arnaud N’Goran, Moderator, Dalberg Consulting | Cyriac Gbogou, Tech Influencer | Amevi Midekor, Seedstars Abidjan.

This year has been unprecedented in many ways, not the least of which is the impact of the global COVID19 pandemic. After only a few months of remote work, Adei Technology Hub happily reopened its doors this summer, with social distancing and mask requirements. We are continuing our efforts to make an impact in the emerging markets of Côte d’Ivoire, while keeping up with COVID19 guidelines.

Left: ADEI Technology Hub’s state-of-the-art computer lab. Right: Co-working spaces that allow for social distancing.

Visit www.adeitechhub.com/gallery for more pictures of our space!