Innovate Africa Foundation

Our focus is to ensure that access to world-class product leadership training is not limited by cost. Applicants will receive 85–100% scholarships into the Product Leadership Accelerator program designed to develop product leaders capable of solving Africa most complex problems

Product Leadership Accelerator(PLA) Cohort 2 applications have been extended to April 8. This extension creates room for more high-potential product managers across the continent to be considered. Apply here: africapla.com/accelerator #PLAcohort2 #product #scholarshipopportunity

Join us lnkd.in/drKTz4WD We look forward to learning with you. #productmanagement #product

We’re excited to kick off the first Innovate Africa Learning Series of 2026 Today. As part of our Women’s Month spotlight, we’re featuring a dynamic female voice, Princess Edo-Osagie, Head of Product Leadership & Agile Governance at Interswitch Group.

Did you know? 70% of innovations fail because they don’t fit local realities. Africa’s innovation challenge isn’t just tech, it’s understanding PEOPLE. Join us on LinkedIn Live at linkedin.com/company/innova…, to learn how to build products that actually work for African users!

IAF is sponsoring 85–100% scholarships for PLA Cohort 2, Africa’s foremost product leadership program. First winners from the Product Tour: 🇳🇬 Busola Tom 🇰🇪 Atieno J. 🇿🇦 Kayee Au Only 40 PMs will be selected. Apply: africapla.com/accelerator Tag a PM who should apply.

To the women asking the hard questions, building meaningful products, leading teams, and shaping the future of innovation across Africa, we see you and we celebrate you. The future of African innovation is stronger because of you. #givetogain #IWD2026 #innovateafricafoundation

We’ve reopened the Wicked Innovation Labs Ideathon. Missed the first round or didn’t submit? This is your second chance. We’re looking for real, clearly defined problems. 💡 $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 Apply: forms.gle/Qs9Hqr9Kc9mZ18… #Ideathon #InnovationAfrica #Wickedproblems

This final stop brings the conversation to South Africa's product ecosystem, pushing deeper on discovery, product judgment, and what it really takes to build globally relevant products from African markets. Cape Town, let's get to work #innovateafricafoundation #productleaders

The Inspire Africa Product Tour arrived in Cape Town for its final stop. From Lagos to Nairobi, one theme kept surfacing: Africa doesn't lack talent, it needs more product creators willing to build from context, not copy from playbooks.

We have another winner. 🎉✨ Cape Town did not disappoint. Congratulations to our final live scholarship recipient, Kayee Au, for Cohort 2 of the Product Leadership Accelerator (PLA) at the Cape Town stop of the Inspire Africa Product Tour. Applications are officially OPEN

Shared this on LinkedIn, thought to bring it here too. Earlier this year, I stepped into a new responsibility as an Ambassador for Innovate Africa Foundation @iaforg. What makes this special? It came from a recommendation. Someone who has quietly watched how I showed up mentioned my name in the room. IAF is focused on; → Upskilling African talent → Supporting entrepreneurs → Raising the next generation of product leaders There’s an upcoming product tour across major African cities: Product Tour Dates: 📍 Feb 25 – Lagos 📍 March 2 – Nairobi 📍 March 4 – Cape Town (See comments for venue details 👇) If you’re serious about growing as a product builder, this is for you. Registration is Free.  But Seats are Limited. Click here to apply: luma.com/inspireafricap… Lagos tour is ongoing currently, but you can join the wait-list for future tours And a reminder: Keep showing up. Rooms you’ve never entered are already discussing your name.

Africa is not short on talent, we’re stepping fully into our creation era. We’re grateful for every builder, leader, and partner who made the Lagos stop unforgettable. Next stop: Nairobi. See you soon at iHub #producttour26 #africaninnovation #productleadership

Thank you, Lagos. You showed up with depth. You engaged, challenged, and raised the bar. From AI and strategy conversations to contextual product thinking and ecosystem honesty, the energy in the room made one thing clear:

I am excited for the Inspire Africa Conference - 2026 Africa Product Tour happening Feb 25 at The Zone, Lagos. This aligns with everything I stand for: • Financial literacy • Digital opportunities • Building systems that give Africans real freedom If you’re serious about growth, innovation & building in Africa - you should be in the room. See you there 🤙 #InspireAfrica #BuildInAfrica #Web3Africa #CryptoNigeria #ForexAfrica

The Inspire Africa Product Tour lands in Lagos with a focused, execution-driven experience for builders. Join us at The Zone, Gbagada February 25th 10am ⚠️ The event is at capacity. Early arrival is highly recommended. #Producttour2026

Shout out to @enoverlab , @Web3Unilag & @gdgoc_unilag - our partners for the Lagos leg of our product tour. - @enoverlab : A Lagos innovation hub empowering startups and young tech builders. - @Web3Unilag : UNILAG’s student community for blockchain learning and Web3 building. - @gdgoc_unilag : A developer community at UNILAG focused on Google tech and coding skills. Spaces are filling up quickly, and we’ll be operating a waiting list soon - Don’t miss out! >>>> luma.com/k8n0ytyf?utm_s…

If you’re building, leading, or making product decisions, join us at The Zone, Gbagada on February 25th. Secure your spot: rebrand.ly/InnovateAfrica… #producttour2026 #productleadership

The tour begins in Lagos. The Inspire Africa Product Tour kicks off with a focused conversation on practical product thinking, real case studies, and meaningful ecosystem connections.

Each stop delivers practical insights, ecosystem access, and high-value connections designed to help you build, scale, and compete in today’s global product economy. #producttour2026 #iaf #productleadership #africaninnovation

This is where we're hosting the 2026 Inspire Africa Product Tour Lagos: the Zone, Feb 25 Nairobi: iHUB, March 2 South Africa: 22onSloane, March 4 Register to attend: lnkd.in/dQMvCn35 We're bringing builders, founders, and product leaders into one room Dont miss it!!!