CosmoLAB Hub is an innovation hub based in Benin Republic, founded by Thierry Tchangole. The hub focuses on advancing space science and technology through education, research, and entrepreneurship. It provides a platform for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions in the aerospace industry while promoting STEM education.

CosmoLAB Hub is committed to fostering a new generation of African space enthusiasts and innovators, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world applications in space technology.

Founded by Richard Ojrado, AS World Tech is a manufacturer of high-tech gadgets.

- Smart glasses

- Smart Wrist watches and

- Computers

AS stands for Asuka Spirit which means “brave, courageous, not stopping until the goal is accomplished” Spirit and has a With the company motto, “Let’s shine together,” Richard Odjrado is on a mission to empower Africa and African people all over the world with a brand that emphasises what Africans can do when we work hard and work together.

Astrid Serena Enianloko is the Marketing Manager at Gozem in Benin.

Gozem. Gozem founded by Gregory Costamagna, Raphael Dana and Emeka Ajene in Togo, is the first super app in Benin, offering diverse transportation services on its platform, including motorcycle-taxis, car-taxis, and tricycle-taxis, as well as complementary food & parcel delivery, financial services, and more, based on the needs of its customers.

Estève Alvin Kassa is a facilitator at the Seme City Open Park

The SCOP is an innovation park established by the government, which is a part of the Seme City project.

The park aims to develop the innovative spirit in the country and hosts several components of the Sèmè City project:

X-TechLab - The first platform in sub-Saharan Africa dedicated to the use of X-ray techniques in the fields of agriculture, health, environment and energy. X-TechLab supports African researchers locally or through international collaborations;

TechIMA - A collaborative and training program focused on computer-aided design and/or manufacturing (CAD, CAM) and with a fleet of manufacturing and prototyping tools for academic, entrepreneurial, research and development projects. Hobbies;

TINIMA - The SCOP houses part of this program of discovery and initiation to new technologies which stimulates and cultivates the innovation potential of 8-18 year olds.

IMAStudio – A space dedicated to the creation of multimedia content.

Just like Sèmè One, the SCOP stands out for its highly colourful architecture, built from recycled containers.

Gloria Murielle Ahonoukoun is a Program Assistant at EtriLabs in Benin.

Etrilabs is a hub for entrepreneurs creating innovative solutions.

- Building a sustainable ecosystem through programs and training accessible to all.

- Offering acceleration programs and

- Promoting digital innovation by providing startups with technology driven solutions.

I got to witness first hand, one of their programs called WHISPA - started in 2015, offering digital skills training programs for women such as programming, design and digital marketing.

Stéphane GNACADJA is the CEO of Harnix is a local tech hub run by students from a university in Cotonou.

Harnix is a team of passionate students who push the boundaries of technology to create exceptional digital solutions to some of Africa’s biggest problems.

The Hub is currently being funded through projects they execute for companies such as website design, mobile app development, software development, etc.

The members of the hub are also able to hone their skills through these projects during development.

Yvonne Obike is an accomplished professional with over 10 years of experience in various sectors, including the financial sector, specifically in business operations, strategic partnerships, and educational leadership. Her profile highlights her expertise and achievements, showcasing her ability to drive impactful initiatives and deliver exceptional results.

In her previous role as Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer at Payday, a prominent cross border payment platform, Yvonne built processes and provided quality leadership & guidance to cross-functional teams, overseeing global business operations and processes.

Her extensive experience in operations management and financial planning enabled her to collaborate effectively with the executive team and board members, driving improvements in overall business outcomes.

Yvonne actively worked with other c-suite execs to develop and execute financial/business strategies, aiming for higher profitability, optimised cash flow, and robust reporting and control systems.

Temitope creates Marketing, Growth, Sales, CX Strategies to scale up and grow Technology companies. He is an experienced entrepreneur with 10 years background across Technology, Consulting, Advertisement, Marketing, Agency, VAS/Telecommunication , Social Impact and Print Production helping business define their channels to grow.
He enjoys reading about and executing on a lot of Projects and runs a Consultancy Startup focused on SMB to help them scale.

He's passionate about the technology ecosystem and Design.