Organisation directory
Ecosystem actors across the ESTDEV cohort
Every organisation holds the same structured profile: identity, classification, target groups, sectors, support mechanisms, coverage, funding mechanisms, partners, sources and verification.
Relationship intelligence
Organisation Relationship Map
Explore verified connections between ecosystem organisations across ESTDEV’s 14 focus countries.
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Organisations displayed
111
Verified relationships
14
Countries connected
143
Cross-country relationships
Relationship network
Organisation category
Node size shows the number of recorded relationships (or estimated reach when selected). Size does not imply organisational importance.
Relationship type
Solid line = verified · dashed line = reported or indicative · arrowhead = directional.
Top ecosystem connectors
Sahel Impact Capital10 links · 9 countries
Cape Innovation Foundry9 links · 5 countries- Yaba Innovation Hub7 links · 5 countries
Arusha Tourism Technology Hub7 links · 5 countries
Northern Ghana Inclusion Fund7 links · 6 countries- Gauteng Corporate Innovation Centre7 links · 6 countries
- Southern Africa Angel Collective7 links · 7 countries
- Lagos Digital Venture Studio6 links · 5 countries
Cross-country corridors
KE↔ZA5 verified / 6 recorded- NG↔ZA4 verified / 5 recorded
- KE↔NG3 verified / 5 recorded
- GH↔NG3 verified / 5 recorded
- NG↔TZ3 verified / 3 recorded
- KE↔
NA3 verified / 4 recorded - ZA↔
ZM3 verified / 3 recorded - GH↔
RW3 verified / 3 recorded
Relationship composition
- Funding28
- Investment21
- Referral6
- Joint Delivery29
- Research Collaboration4
- Policy Coordination18
- Technical Assistance12
- Market Access11
- Infrastructure Sharing17
- Membership20
- Mentorship10
- Africa–Europe Partnership18
Network gaps (analytical indications)
- Countries with few verified connectionsMozambique, Namibia, Côte d'Ivoire, Botswana
- Organisations with no recorded relationship3
- University–industry links recorded3
- Investor–ESO links recorded21
- Africa–Europe partnerships recorded18
- Records with insufficient evidence50
- These are analytical indications derived from demonstration records, not confirmed conclusions.
Potential collaboration opportunities
- Accra Digital Enterprise Hub×
Dakar Startup VillageShared sectors: FinTech, Creative Industries · Complementary roles: Infrastructure Providers × ESOs & ISOs · Aligned beneficiaries: Women-led businesses, Growth-oriented SMEs · Complementary mechanisms: Workspace & Infrastructure, Acceleration
- Kenya Digital Innovation Hub× Rwanda Health Logistics Lab
Shared sectors: HealthTech · Complementary roles: European Ecosystem Actors × ESOs & ISOs · Aligned beneficiaries: Informal-sector businesses, Technology startups · Complementary mechanisms: Acceleration, Market Access
- Accra Digital Enterprise Hub× Kigali Innovation Agency
Shared sectors: FinTech · Complementary roles: Infrastructure Providers × Government & Policy · Aligned beneficiaries: Women-led businesses, Growth-oriented SMEs · Complementary mechanisms: Workspace & Infrastructure, Acceleration
- Kigali Innovation Agency× Dakar Startup Village
Shared sectors: FinTech · Complementary roles: Government & Policy × ESOs & ISOs · Aligned beneficiaries: Women-led businesses, Growth-oriented SMEs · Complementary mechanisms: Policy & Advocacy, Grant Funding
- Kenya Digital Innovation Hub× Tshwane Science and Technology Park
Shared sectors: HealthTech · Complementary roles: European Ecosystem Actors × Infrastructure Providers · Aligned beneficiaries: Informal-sector businesses, Technology startups · Complementary mechanisms: Acceleration, Market Access
- Kenya Digital Innovation Hub× Dar es Salaam Innovation Commission Hub
Shared sectors: HealthTech · Complementary roles: European Ecosystem Actors × Government & Policy · Aligned beneficiaries: Informal-sector businesses, Technology startups · Complementary mechanisms: Technical Services, Acceleration
Evidence quality
- verified83
- corroborated28
- reported33
- indicative22
- outdated28