17/07/2026
We came to the South East with a clear mission to activate talent, unlock opportunity, and connect a region rich in ingenuity to a broader innovation ecosystem. What we witnessed in Umuahia was nothing short of powerful.
The AIF South East Regional Activation brought together an incredible mix of founders, young tech talent, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders from across Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo. The energy in the room was electric ideas being shared, partnerships forming, and a renewed belief that the South East can and will play a defining role in Africa’s innovation future.
From meaningful policy conversations to real startup engagement, this was more than an event it was the beginning of a movement in the region.
Our sincere appreciation to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, the Honourable Commissioner of Science, Technonlogy and Innovation Dr Kalu David, and the Enugu state Honourable Commissioner of Science, Technonlogy and Innovation Dr Dr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh PhD, FNSE represented by Adanma Chinyere Otuonye the SA to Abia state governor on Digital Economy Chibuzor Elizabeth Chijioke, our speakers Ifeoma Oma Areh Oluwatoyin Chukwudozie, Chiemela Anosike ChiemelaAnosike and Osigwe Ahmed Momoh and our Executive Director Deji Garuba every partner who made this possible. Your commitment to youth empowerment and digital transformation is evident, and it shows.
At Africa Innovation Foundry, we are building pipelines. Pipelines for skills, for startups, for investment, and for global relevance.
South East, this is just the beginning.
