Olamide Deborah, a 300-level student of FUTA, who had no prior experience of development becomes a front-end dev in 8 months, secures internship and now works with a startup, all due to the relationships formed in the Hub
Welcome to Akure Tech Hub, where technology and social innovation meet to make a difference in under-served African communities. Our diverse community of members and partners includes biochemists, electrical engineers, sociologists, lawyers, software developers, business developers, aeronautical and space engineers, chefs, accountants, graphic artists, web designers, and many more. Our workspace is designed to inspire collaboration and creativity, providing an affordable and fully equipped environment for small businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive. We offer various training and sustainability programs, critical thinking opportunities, and sufficient data to help innovative startups pitch their solutions to sponsors. We believe in gender equality and have a policy that gives women a fair chance to take a huge chunk of the opportunities in our community. Our community pool has harnessed individual strength, stemming from years of experience, professional backgrounds, and passion for building an impact-oriented society. Through collaboration with relevant stakeholders and community members, we pioneer innovative approaches to solve problems through the power of technology.
Olamide Deborah, a 300-level student of FUTA, who had no prior experience of development becomes a front-end dev in 8 months, secures internship and now works with a startup, all due to the relationships formed in the Hub
Favour Praiseworth becomes a WEB3 Ladies advocate after transitioning from UX design to Development, after attending one of the events at the Hub.
Daniel Williams, a 500 level student, was able to keep his job during the 8 months strike that happened early this year because the Hub was able to provide steady power supply, internet access and a good workspace.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Akure Tech Hub
Akure Tech Hub is a community space designed to foster the growth of technology and social innovations in under-served African communities. It features an open shared working space accessible through membership and various partnership programs.
Akure Tech Hub is open to individuals and organizations interested in technology and social innovation. The community is diverse and includes biochemists, electrical engineers, sociologists, lawyers, software developers, business developers, aeronautical and space engineers, chefs, accountants, graphic artists, web designers, and more.
Entrepreneurs and business owners can use the workspace at Akure Tech Hub for as low as ₦1050 per day, which is the cheapest in the country. This gives them access to unlimited Wi-Fi, open events, and more. Monthly plans are also available at affordable rates.
Akure Tech Hub offers various events and programs tailored to the needs of its community members. These include training and sustainability models for young SMEs, innovation and critical thinking for start-ups, and constructive research to help organizations. They also collaborate with more than 20 organizations, relevant stakeholders, and community members to pioneer innovative approaches to solve problems through the power of technology.
Akure Tech Hub is designed to be more than just aesthetically pleasing. The workspace is designed to be an inspirational place to work and a focal point for change within the local community. The goal is to provide a meaningful setting for people to physically connect and collaborate, even in a time where everything is becoming virtual.