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.

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_ our venture portfolio
 

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. 

 
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_ impact stories and numbers

Together, we are building dreams

 
 

4

Impact-led startups in development in the N8 venture studio

500+

Trained in digital and entrepreneurial skills

15+

impact projects implemented

10000+

Young people reached through our interventions

_our partners

We are a trusted partner, collaborating with universities, international development agencies, global foundations, and government departments who share our commitment to impact-first innovation

 

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