Changing the
African Narrative

We are a non-profit startup studio on a mission to ensure young talented Africans have a chance at participating in the digital transformation of Africa as creators and owners
Learn MoreWe are a non-profit startup studio on a mission to ensure young talented Africans have a chance at participating in the digital transformation of Africa as creators and owners
Learn MoreWe are a non-profit startup studio on a mission to ensure young talented Africans have a chance at participating in the digital transformation of Africa as creators and owners
Learn MoreIAN has given me a platform and opportunity to interact with highly leveraged solution oriented people accross the globe. I am really growing in my confidence and skills
Wycliffe Barasa (Cohort II)
Donor Relations Associate
IAN fellowship has transformed me, impacted my career, and personal growth. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants holistic growth.
Bruce Kinyanjui (Cohort VII)
Enrollment and Student Experience Head
The empowerment I have received from owning a process has been challenging yet oddly satisfying. I would trade nothing for the experience that I have gained at IAN - Mathenge
Ian Mathenge (Cohort II)
Co-Founder. Shukran
IAN oozes diversity. Over the course of my fellowship program, I have been able to transition from just a developer to a well thought-out entrepreneur.
Mercy Nyaramba (Cohort II)
Product development, ElevateHR
Africa is booming with young talent but lacking in support structures needed for enabling innovators and entrepreneurs.
We provide innovation fellowships to talented college graduates providing them an opportunity to work on well-vetted ideas with like-minded peers under the guidance of an experienced leadership team and global mentor network
Learn moreWe provide innovation fellowships to talented college graduates providing them an opportunity to work on well-vetted ideas with like-minded peers under the guidance of an experienced leadership team and global mentor network
Learn moreThe goal is to launch fundamentally sound early stage startups that have a meaningful chance of attracting growth capital for scaling.
Learn moreThe goal is to launch fundamentally sound early stage startups that have a meaningful chance of attracting growth capital for scaling.
Learn moreWe create events and conversation platforms intended for imparting knowledge and shifting mindsets of young people in our community.
Learn moreWe create events and conversation platforms intended for imparting knowledge and shifting mindsets of young people in our community.
Learn moreOur generous community of donors, and
mentors
enable us to do what we do
Impact Africa Network, Inc. is a non-profit public charity US 501 (c) (3), EIN 83-2020331
I found Mark’s story very compelling and I love that he is doing something to truly make a difference in the world and I love supporting people and causes like that
Bobbi Kahler
Lead Consultant at ASLAN Training & Development
Now more than ever we're seeing there's incredible talent distributed all across the world, unfortunately resources aren't...to unlock the tremendous potential that is necessary to allow our world to evolve in the ways it needs to, it's time that changed- Impact Africa is leading that change! For that reason, it's my honor to support them in this small way!
Kwaku Osei
Founder & CEO, Cooperative Capital