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iHub
Formation2010
PurposeHackerspace
Location
Origin
Nairobi, Kenya
Founders
Erik Hersman
Managing Director
Mary Gicharu
Websiteihub.co.ke

iHub is an Innovation hub and hacker space for the technology community in Nairobi[1][2][3][4] that was started in March 2010 by Erik Hersman[5] a blogger, TED fellow and entrepreneur. This coworking space, in Senteu Plaza[6] at the junction of Lenana and Galana Roads, is a nexus for technologists, investors, young entrepreneurs, designers, researchers and programmers.[7]

iHub is a pioneering tech hub in Africa, and in 2014 was one of many technology hubs across the continent,[5] with a dozen in Nairobi in 2015,[8] and NaiLab operating within the same building until March 2017.

iHub provides a space where members can receive mentorship, business support services, access to startup and product development related workshops and events, and the possibility of venture funding through connections with the local and international venture capital community. iHub has been called the "unofficial headquarters of Kenya's tech movement".[9]

The space is a tech community facility with a focus on early stage entrepreneurs, web and mobile phone programmers, designers and researchers. It is part open community workspace (co-working),[10] part vector for investors and venture capitalists, and part incubator.[11]

The space was initially funded by Omidyar Network and Hivos. The lease was initially covered by Ushahidi and the 20 mb Internet connection is covered by Zuku.[12]

Membership

The iHub offers a mix of creative work spaces and meeting rooms. Located on the top two floors of Senteu Plaza on the junction of Galana and Lenana road, iHub has about 23,000 square feet of space, which when complete will include private offices, co-working space, meeting rooms and an outdoor terrace. iHub members will be able to access all our facilities including 24/7 access and subsidized rates. The different iHub memberships are Floating Desks, Community Desk, Dedicated Desk & Serviced Offices. [13]

Products

The iHub will be offering three product lines: Entrepreneurship Journey, Innovation Journey & Investment Instruments. [14]

Events held at iHub

Speakers

Notable people to have given talks at iHub include: Marissa Mayer,[15] Larry Wall and Vint Cerf.[16]

References

  1. ^ Zuckerman, Ethan (26 November 2012). "Ethan Zuckerman: 'Africa's hackers are today's world-class tech innovators'". Wired (website). Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  2. ^ "IBM Expands Reach to African Entrepreneurs with Innovation Space @ iHub". PR Newswire. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  3. ^ Goel, Vindu (26 July 2015). "Facebook and Other Tech Giants Expand Internet Access in Africa". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  4. ^ Anderson, Mark (5 January 2015). "Kenya's tech entrepreneurs shun Konza 'silicon savannah'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  5. ^ a b Espinoza, Javier (29 April 2014). "African Tech Hubs and Funds Hope to Bridge the Digital Divide". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  6. ^ Wainaina, Eric (8 December 2016). "iHub set to Move Locations from Bishop Magua Building to Senteu Plaza". Techweez. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  7. ^ "The iHub - Technology Innovation Community". Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  8. ^ Analo, Trevor (2 September 2015). "Is Nairobi no longer the innovation hub of Africa?". The EastAfrican. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  9. ^ Kinyanjui, Kui (21 July 2011). "Ihub Techies Roll the Dice As Venture Capitalists Place Bets on Inventions". Retrieved 23 October 2011.
  10. ^ Henry, Zoe (18 August 2015). "Nairobi Used to Be a Terrible Place to Do Business. How Did It Transform Into a Tech Hub?". Slate (magazine). Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  11. ^ Steadman, Ian (25 January 2013). "Kenya breaks ground on its 'Silicon Savannah' city project'". Wired (website). Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  12. ^ "iHub website". iHub website. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
  13. ^ "iHub relocates to a new office in Nairobi". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  14. ^ "Kenya's Innovation Hub Ihub Moving to New Building - Doubling Its Space and Re-Fashioning Itself for a More Competitive Market". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  15. ^ Angela Crandall (1 July 2011). "*iHub Blog Post". iHub Blog. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
  16. ^ Mutwiri Mutota (30 September 2011). "Vint Cerf at ihub: Internet Oldies meeting young techies". CIO magazine. Retrieved 30 September 2011.

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