At Tech Impact Club Africa, we believe that the key to unlocking Africa’s future lies in empowering its youth, especially in the field of technology. The South-South region of Nigeria is home to a wealth of untapped potential, with young minds eager to innovate, create, and lead. However, to truly harness this potential, we need strong support from companies dedicated to nurturing these future tech leaders. That’s why we’re launching the Campaign for Financing Companies Supporting Young Tech Leaders in the South-South — a call for businesses to join us in investing in the future of innovation.
Rationale for the Campaign
The South-South region of Nigeria is teeming with a lot of young people who are interested in technology. However, even with their great interests in technology, many of the young people are unable to pursue their dreams and ideas into technology due to several hindrances. The greatest menace is the lack of access to information, experience, and financial resources.
In view of this, Tech Impact Club Africa is advocating for engagement and support of organizations that have the capacity, resources, and experience to nurture young innovators. These young people do not only need help with technical skills but also the organizational management skills to help them fundraise and grow their ideas.
This campaign is intended to identify those organizations willing to support the development of young people into tech leaders by enjoining and equipping them with strategies, resources, and support systems to succeed.
The Effect of Financing upon Tech Leaders
1. Psychosocial and Economic Empowerment
Countries have the strategic gate of welcoming the young tech leaders into the doors of the tech world and showing them the roadmap to becoming successful leaders of the world technologies. This filling in the skill gap develops their leadership acumen as well as prepares them for the challenges that the future of technology holds.
2. Incubation of Solutions
By supporting young talent, companies can be part of groundbreaking innovations that tackle some of the region’s most pressing challenges — whether it’s in healthcare, agriculture, or education. Young innovators bring fresh perspectives, and when nurtured, they create solutions that have the potential to transform industries.
3. Nurturing a Robust Tech Ecosystem
With appropriate support and investment, the South-South region can evolve into a technology hub. Financing organizations, not only assist in the growth of each individual, but also in the establishment of a healthy start-up environment, which in turn attracts even more entrepreneurs, investors and tech-dedicated individuals.
Why Your Company Should Engage
As a firm, registering for this program does not only mean investing resources; it means contributing towards a bigger cause which entails transforming the tech leadership of Nigeria. This is the reason your company should partake:
1. CROWNING INDICATION OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Your corporation will be regarded as supporting the social leadership of the nation’s young. This shows that you care about the younger generation in Nigeria and repays investment in their development.
2. ENGAGING IN INNOVATION
If a company backs up the new ventures, it takes it a step forward in the circle of advancement of the ideas and technologies. This is an invitation for togetherness and co-existence; to help create or even sponsor the revolution that follows.
3. INCREASE BRAND AWARENESS
By joining this campaign, your firm will receive great visibility through media, events and digital presence which will help you in positioning as a stakeholder passionate about supporting the youth and nurturing innovative ideas.
4. FOSTER SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Financing and nurturing young tech leaders in the South-South region is not just about immediate results—it’s about creating long-term, sustainable change that will benefit your company, the region, and the entire continent in the years to come
How to Participate
Tech Impact Club Africa welcomes organizations to take part in this important initiative by registering to request for funding and demonstrating their capacity to help in nurturing the next Young Tech-Ecosystem Builders in the South-South region. Here is how your organization can participate:
1. Register to request for Funding: Register to take part in the campaign by clicking on the link below: https://form.jotform.com/243052728596565
2. Prove Your Worth: Since the aim is to show how suitable you firm is, we would like you to please include a proposal or brief on the company and how its resources, experience, and elements of its own, which are focused on the development of the youthful population.
3. Selection of Ideal Company: Upon successful registration and submission of company profile, selection of qualified company will be contacted within one month of submission.
Success Stories:
Transforming Lives Through Previous Campaigns
Over the years, Tech Impact Club Africa has demonstrated its commitment to driving change by funding initiatives that empower young minds, nurture innovation, and create lasting societal impact. Here are some of our notable success stories:
1. Mentor An African Child Initiative (MACI) – Battle #Covid-19 Initiative (2020)
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives globally, MACI rose to the challenge with the Battle #Covid-19 Initiative, funded by Tech Impact Club Africa. Together we were able to help 180 youngsters in rural communities Nigeria get their first ever tech education. We were able to fund the setting up of the MACI Ideation hub in Ikorodu Lagos which has been engaging 86 learners on weekly digital skills/STEM education classes. This hub has also been able to execute the first digital skills awareness workshop for youths in the community. With the funds released, MACI was also able to upgrade its Abeokuta Hub which is now being used by the host school for practical computer classes for the pupil
2. Mums Who Code (MWC) – Digital Women Bootcamp (2021)
Recognizing the importance of bridging the gender gap in tech, Tech Impact Club Africa supported Mums Who Code in hosting the Digital Women Bootcamp. This initiative empowered women, particularly mothers, by equipping them with essential digital and coding skills to re-enter the workforce or start tech-based careers. The bootcamp provided training in programming, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship, transforming lives and creating opportunities for women to thrive in the digital economy. This project lasted for 14 weeks and the training tracks are as follows:
• Digital Literacy
• UI/UX Design
• Storytelling/Graphic Design with Canva
• Programming and JavaScript/Python
3. Digital Health Africa (DHA) – Digital Health Student Bootcamp (2023) 
In a bid to address the intersection of technology and healthcare, the Digital Health Student Bootcamp was launched by Digital Health Africa with funding from Tech Impact Club Africa. This program trained students and young professionals in digital health solutions, including telemedicine, health data analytics, and digital health systems management. The goal of the African Digital Health Student Bootcamp is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to drive innovation and contribute to the improvement of healthcare through digital technology in Africa. Therefore, Digital Health Africa set out to achieve this through different inputs, activities, metrics and target.
4. Ongoing: Girl Coders Zambia – Empowering Women in Data (2024)
The Empowering Women in Data initiative by Girl Coders Zambia is one of our most recent campaigns, focusing on equipping young women with data science skills to excel in the tech industry. From data analysis and visualization to machine learning and storytelling with data, this program is building a new generation of women leaders in tech. This initiative is already inspiring change and sparking interest in STEM fields among women in Zambia.
Be a Part of the Next Success Story
These projects are proof that targeted funding and mentorship can make a profound difference in the lives of individuals and communities. As we launch this new campaign to finance companies that are grooming young tech leaders in Nigeria’s South-South region, we are confident that the next wave of success stories will leave an even greater legacy of impact.
Will your company help us write the next chapter? Together, we can create opportunities, nurture innovation, and empower a new generation of African tech leaders.
Conclusion: Investing for Tomorrow
This campaign warmly welcomes your organization to take part in establishing the infrastructure of an enviable futuristic, technology-driven Nigeria. The South-South region has great advantages, and with the needed inputs, the young technological enthusiasts will change their environment and the entire country in no time.
At Tech Impact Club Africa, we believe in promoting growth across sectors whilst encouraging innovation. We will not be able to do this without the growing diversity of companies. We can now help ordinary youth realize their potentials by helping them become responsible enginerds of the new tech age.
It is now or never, sign up for the campaign and be part of the revolutionary activity. Let us make a difference in the present by preparing today, the right individuals who will lead Africa tomorrow.
If you would like more information, visit our website at https://techimpactclub.africa/ and stay connected with us on social media. Together, let’s build a future where African youths are empowered to lead and innovate in the world.