Ingenious City is a DR Congo-based hub that connects entrepreneurs and enables them to collaborate for the development of impactful solutions. It has already incubated over a hundred projects and continues to promote entrepreneurship. 

Ingenious City, a Congolese incubator founded in 2018 by Alexis Indenge and François Ngenyi, promotes entrepreneurship and fosters connections among ecosystem players in DR Congo. Its main goal is to cultivate collaboration among entrepreneurs to create impactful solutions.

In practical terms, Ingenious City offers tailored training modules focused on entrepreneurship, specifically designed for the Congolese ecosystem. The incubator offers guidance and advice to enhance the performance of innovative ideas. To facilitate networking and cooperation, Ingenious City provides a well-equipped 1,200-square-meter physical workspace for entrepreneurs. Through its business incubation service, it supports the launch of startups by offering a professional workspace and access to essential resources, including financing.

Ingenious City identifies projects that provide tangible solutions to societal challenges, offering them logistical support and financial backing to kickstart their operations. The incubator extends its support to projects spanning technology, agri-food, industry, and services.

Leveraging a network of over 150 experts and mentors, Ingenious City has successfully incubated over 100 projects since its inception. The incubator enjoys support from more than 25 partners and sponsors, including RAWBANK.

Melchior Koba