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Balancing Philanthropy and Funding: The GIIG Africa Perspective

The landscape of investment in Africa has long been a complex interplay of capital flow, impact measurement, and the pressing need for systemic change. The GIIG Africa Foundation serves as the…

UNICEF Ethiopia #ForEveryChild, clean water.

Rise up, Wash your hands, Paint your story, And let Mahlet’s beat take you away!…

Grassroots to Global: Unlocking Africa podcast with Jo Griffiths

Episode 144 of Unlocking Africa podcast with Jo Griffiths, a visionary global strategist and entrepreneur who works at the crossroads of tech startups, major corporations, government, academia,…

GIIG Africa Building Startup Nations and Shaping Africa’s Innovative Future

Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), a catalyst for innovation across the African continent, is at the forefront of driving transformative initiatives such as the Global Startup Awards…

African Innovation showcased on CNN’s Inside Africa

At GIIG, we're all about sharing the real stories behind the transformative solutions discovered through the Global Startup Awards Africa. As an essential part of our Find Fund Grow model,…

Buildings from Plastic Waste with Actionist, Kidus Asfaw of Build Kubik

Actionist, Kidus Asfaw is dedicated to "making life better for his kids and for the future of their world." From schools to housing to commercial spaces, @buildkubik has created, low-carbon, low-…

Africa: A Continent with huge economic potential

The Global Startup Africa Awards and Fund connect companies and investors across the continent. Founders of GIIG, the organisation behind this year's event, explained. 

"It's very clear…

GIIG Africa Foundation: Kubik's Innovative Approach: Reshaping Housing Amidst Climate Crisis


GIIG Africa Foundation believes in the power of African entrepreneurs to contribute to solutions that address some of the worlds critical challenges, ultimately we understand that by…

GIIG + Gigaton Opportunity Initiative at G20 energy summit, GOA

GIIG recently announced its participation in the Gigaton Opportunity Initiative, launched by Social Alpha and RISE as part of Mission Innovations Net-zero compatibility innovations initiative (NCI…