The Hub Specialisation Playbook

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While more hubs in Africa are implementing tech entrepreneurship programs in general, hubs in more mature ecosystems are becoming more specialized. With the increased interest and funding around planet-friendly solutions, there is an opportunity for hubs to run dedicated Greentech-focused programs. The Hub Specialization Playbook, conceptualized and driven by GIZ’s Make-IT in Africa initiative, aims to grow nascent sectors like GreenTech by equipping innovation hubs to specialize their programs for entrepreneurs, funders, and stakeholders who are committed to turning sector-specific solutions into successful businesses. The playbook is available for any organization to use to support the development of a sector within their local ecosystems, and this toolkit aims to provide support for planning and executing a specialization strategy. This toolkit has been developed by Viridian together with Make-IT in Africa, with support from IRESEN and lessons from the Hubs GoGreentech – HUGG, a Make-IT in Africa’s programs. It provides a customizable program framework (published under open license) and provides knowledge, tips, and tools for African organizations to leverage to transition into Greentech space and run Greentech-focused program.
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