Jokkolabs is a model in the African entrepreneurial ecosystem.  Through its programs, events, and partnerships, it actively contributes to creating a dynamic and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem on the continent.

Jokkolabs is a tech innovation and co-working network for entrepreneurs and startups. The network, created in 2010, has become a major player in the African entrepreneurial ecosystem. It was founded by Karim Sy, a Senegalese entrepreneur, to stimulate innovation and contribute to growth on the continent. 

The first Jokkolabs was opened in Dakar, Senegal in 2010, and since then the network has grown rapidly. Presently, it has several centers in West Africa, Central Africa, and even France. The network offers shared workspaces, training, events, and mentoring services for startup entrepreneurs in Africa and the African diaspora.

The Jokkolabs model is based on collaboration and knowledge exchange. Its centers are designed to encourage interaction and cooperation between entrepreneurs, which fosters the creation of a dynamic and innovative ecosystem. Members have access to high-quality resources and services, as well as a valuable network of contacts that can help them grow their businesses.

The network organizes regular events, talks, and a wide range of activities. These include Jokkokids launched -in 2016 in collaboration with Help the Street Children- to stimulate creativity and collaboration among children aged 6-12 and Jokkofood which is a national food innovation competition geared towards young entrepreneurs. 

In collaboration with Make Sense, Jokkolabs also launched Jokko Sense, a business breakfast for entrepreneurs with socially and environmentally impactful initiatives. It represents, coordinates, and federates the Global Entrepreneurship Week in five countries and organizes coding training sessions for teachers as part of the Africa Code Week so that they can train young people aged 8-18. 

For its activities, Jokkolabs partners with several key players in the African entrepreneurial ecosystem. Its partners include Google, tuition-free coding academy Simplon, and French banking group Société Générale. These partnerships allow Jokkolabs to strengthen its impact and continue to offer high-quality programs and events to entrepreneurs.