Where Africa's next innovators are made.
The Africa Innovators Society (AIS) is the official entrepreneurship club of Carnegie Mellon University Africa. We connect CMU-Africa students with Africa's innovation ecosystem through fireside chats, hackathons, summits, and ventures that turn bold ideas into real impact.
Startup directory
Calling all student founders
AIS is building a Startup Directory to showcase student-led ventures. Submit your startup for a website spotlight and opportunities matched to your industry.
- Website spotlightBe seen by founders, investors, and partners on africainnovatorssociety.app.
- Tailored opportunitiesFunding, programmes, competitions, and partnerships matched to your sector.
- Founder communityA place in a growing directory of student ventures.
Deadline: Monday, 5 October 2026
The numbers behind AIS
A society built by students.
Our mission
We build the founders Africa is waiting for.
To cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit within CMU-Africa by empowering students through skills workshops, networking events, pitch competitions, and mentorship programs that support the development of sustainable ventures and impactful solutions to African challenges.
Direction
Workshops, mentors, and practical frameworks that help members develop and launch their ventures.
Momentum
Planned programming and pitch events that keep every member moving forward.
Community
A network of founders, alumni, and operators who back each other for years after graduation.
Leadership & Business Summit 2026
THE NEXT FOUNDERS: From Vision to Venture in Africa's Innovation Economy. Keynotes, founder panels, and a student builders showcase at CMU-Africa.
Voices from the community
“AIS at CMU-Africa has been a game-changer. It's where tech skills meet entrepreneurship, and where ideas turn into real solutions. We're not just students here; we're the future tech leaders of Africa.”
In good company
Backed by partners who believe in African founders.
