KivuHub describes itself as a hub for tech entrepreneurs. It provides virtual spaces for ambitious startups and entrepreneurs aiming to make a global impact through technology, thereby uplifting the eastern DR Congo region.

Established in 2017 by Eliud Aganze and a team of co-founders comprising Patrick Nahayo, Julien Ntibonera, and Marius Mathondo, KivuHub is a tech accelerator and virtual coworking space based in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a core focus on fostering the growth of startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as innovative tech projects,  its mission is to provide support and promote these ventures. 

The center offers mentoring and training, investor connection, web project management, graphic design, web/mobile/software development, and cybersecurity services. It also has a hybrid cloud platform that enables entrepreneurs to host their web and mobile applications.

In addition to its core activities, KivuHub has launched specific programs to support women, girls, and young entrepreneurs. The program aims to help beneficiaries innovate in technology by improving their digital skills, solving community problems, protecting the environment, and strengthening business networking and IT skills.

Through its platform Girls in Tech, the center aims to contribute to gender equality, improve the quality of education, and promote women’s digital inclusion in eastern DR Congo between 2022 and 2025.

KivuHub works with various investor networks and other hubs in the region to address the complex challenges facing the world. It is an active member of AfriLabs and other startup groups.  

Melchior Koba