We Build Ventures That Lift Africa Up

Node Eight is a venture studio — building social impact technology startups, growing world-class digital talent, and driving community impact across Africa.

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_ what we do

"We believe that if we use technology to build socially-conscious businesses that reach new people, we create a force that lifts everyone up."

Venture Studio

We research Africa's biggest challenges in our R&D AI Labs, build validated technology solutions, and launch them as independent startups.

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Talent Building

We transform entry-level graduates into world-class engineers, operators, and founders through 18-month apprenticeships, fellowships, and hands-on venture experience.

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Community Impact

We take our innovations directly into schools, hospitals, and communities — running bootcamps, digital inclusion programmes, and youth empowerment initiatives that change lives.

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_Latest news and stories from N8

Follow our build logs, fellowship journeys, and community stories — from the people inside Node Eight making it happen.

Embedding Youth Wellness in Ho: Young and Safe Kicks Off First Extension Initiative.
July 21, 2026 0
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Here are a few options for a short excerpt, tailored to different platforms: Option 1: Direct & Informative (Best for Website Preview / RSS Feed) The Young and Safe Project has officially launched its four-month sustainability extension with a two-day Well-being Bootcamp at Ho Technical Institute. Focusing on SRHR, mental health, and cyber hygiene, the initiative aims to embed youth health and safety into lasting community structures across Ho.
Young and Safe Enters Its Sustainability Phase: Building a Lasting Future for the Youth of Ho
June 8, 2026 0
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We are pleased to announce the Young and Safe Project Extension—a four month sustainability phase focused on ensuring that the project's achievements become permanent systems that continue to benefit the youth of Ho long after the project's implementation.
Eight PlayBook Cohort 1: Learn How to Get More Customers and Increase Revenue with Social Media Ads
May 13, 2026 0
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Join Eight PlayBook Ads That convert Cohort 1 and learn how to run social media ads that increase sales, and grow your business using Facebook and Instagram ads.

We research critical problems and develop bold solutions to major social challenges across health, climate, food, arts, and education sectors. We then launch these ideas as startups, driven by the singular goal of improving lives, creating jobs, and boosting the economy.

First Farms
31
Client
Node Eight Foundation
Date
July 1, 2022
● Agriculture
● Climate Resilience
● Agtech
Fafa
4
Client
Node Eight Fellowship
Date
May 22, 2025
Website
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NouriTrack
88
Client
Node Eight Fellowship
Date
October 8, 2023
Website
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● HealthTech
● AI