GRITLab Africa
Empowering young Africans with computer programming skills, entrepreneurship, and the grit to build innovative technology solutions.
GRIT Lab Africa is a transformative innovation and skills development initiative dedicated to empowering young Africans with practical programming expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, and the grit required to build meaningful technology solutions.
Started by Prof. Abejide Ade-Ibijola, GRIT Lab Africa offers free training in computer programming skills and provides mentoring in mindset, discipline, and GRIT to young people throughout Africa.
Six comprehensive programmes covering problem-solving, web development, mobile app development, 3D/VR/AR, Artificial Intelligence, and digital technologies for small businesses across multiple African countries.
3000+ trained since inception, 100% graduate employment rate, 80+ technological tools developed, and multiple prestigious awards including African Tech Innovation Award and African Innovation Hub of the Year.
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