Driving the Future of
Blockchain Innovation in Africa
We are the investment and commercial arm of Cardano in Africa, accelerating blockchain technology and growing social impact solutions across the continent.
Our Philosophy
As the investment and commercial arm of Cardano in Africa, innovation is our ethos, which we leverage to catalyze social progress and help local, regional, and global enterprises thrive.
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Our Vision
We work to strengthen and advance economic resilience in African nations for their citizens and democratize access to basic needs through impactful Web 3.0 solutions.
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Our Mission
We support the creation of blockchain Web 3.0 solutions to promote socially driven businesses, promote Real-Fi (the fusion of traditional finance and DeFi), and raise awareness of Cardano’s role in driving social impact solutions and EMURGO’s role in its ecosystem.
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Our Investment Approach
We invest and partner with Africa-focused enterprises, startups, and accelerators to help develop socially impactful solutions on Cardano’s third-generation, environmentally sustainable blockchain.
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About Us
Cardano Blockchain
EMURGO Africa is part of EMURGO, the official commercial arm and a founding entity of the Cardano blockchain along with Cardano Foundation and Input Output (IOHK).
What We Do
We back early-stage blockchain startups, provide acceleration and incubation services, and offer tailored blockchain solutions.
Investment
With a robust $100 million allocation and as one of EMURGO’s investment arms, we unearth and invest in the brightest blockchain startups in Africa.
Acceleration
We offer comprehensive resources designed to empower startups and maintain EMURGO’s rich legacy of incubation success, from funding to product building and beyond.
Blockchain Implementation
EMURGO Africa is a gateway to the Cardano ecosystem. We fully support transitions from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 on the Cardano platform, enabling access to a more evolved digital future.
Tailored Blockchain Solutions
Because we understand the unique landscapes of Africa, we specialize in crafting bespoke blockchain solutions and ensuring that products resonate with their new local contexts.
How We Can Benefit You
Starting with personalized approaches based on your size or sector, we dive into your custom requirements once a business relationship is established, matching solutions to your specific needs.
Startups and SMEs
Fast product release to market (MVP and 1.0 Release)
Strategic support
Startup advisory
Marketing and community building support
Large Companies
Architecture for high level complexity systems
Hybrid blockchain
Relational database projects
Blockchain scaling solutions
Operational diagram (BPMN) and strategic analysis
Strategic value-added marketing
Governments
Large-scale ideation, planning and execution
Innovation programs using blockchain
Digitization support with blockchain technology
Advisory by global blockchain experts
Academics
Joint research program
Education and learning courses
Organization of academic conferences and events
Joint Ventures and Partnerships
We build partnerships and enter joint ventures to expand our ecosystem, and drive mutual impact opportunities.
