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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    Call for Applications: Eight Fellowship (National Service 2026/2027)
    August 7, 2026 0
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    The Eight Fellowship is a competitive National Service programme for aspiring software engineers, product designers and product managers. Learn by building real products, working alongside experienced mentors, and developing the skills to become a world-class technology professional.
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    National Service 2026/2027 Applications Now Open
    August 7, 2026 0
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    Launch your career with Node Eight Foundation. Join a team building innovative solutions in AI, education, healthcare and digital innovation. Gain hands-on experience, work on real projects, and develop skills that will set you apart beyond your National Service year.
  • 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.
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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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