About OIP

At the Open Innovation Program (OIP), we bridge the gap between digital innovators and real-world market needs. Too often, entrepreneurs face challenges due to limited political and economic frameworks that restrict their ability to scale across borders—especially within Africa and between Africa and Europe. OIP tackles this challenge by fostering a collaborative ecosystem where startups, suppliers, and clients co-create solutions that are both market-ready and scalable.

With a problem-centric and agile approach, we connect key stakeholders in innovation, ensuring that solutions are developed based on real customer needs. Our mission is to empower tech entrepreneurs in smart cities, agriculture, and education to bring their innovations to market and expand their reach internationally. By embracing customer-driven insights and continuous market feedback, we help startups build validated business models and successful, scalable enterprises.

Main Services

• Market-Ready Innovation Support – Helping startups refine their solutions based on real-world feedback from customers and suppliers.

• Collaborative Ecosystem – Bringing together startups, key partners, suppliers, and clients to co-create and scale impactful solutions.

• Agile Methodologies – Using iterative processes and customer validation to ensure innovations address actual market needs.

• International Scalability – Providing entrepreneurs with the tools and connections needed to expand beyond local markets.