Local leadership
Every hub responds to the people, sectors and opportunities around it.
Connected locally. Powered globally.
A global network
for local innovation.
CIEHub connects innovation hubs, institutions and communities to the programmes, knowledge and partnerships they need to turn local potential into practical progress.
One network. Many places. Shared possibility.
Discover CIEHub ↓24Network hubs
8Countries represented
36Active programmes
12,400+People reached
01 — About CIEHub
Innovation is local.
Opportunity should be global.
CIEHub is a connected network of innovation hubs built to help people, ideas and institutions go further.
Across the network, member hubs provide trusted local environments for capability building, enterprise development, collaborative problem-solving and access to wider markets. CIEHub connects this local strength to a global platform—without taking away the identity, knowledge or relationships that make each hub valuable.
How the network works →Shared standards
A trusted network experience grounded in quality, integrity and evidence.
Connected capability
Knowledge, programmes and expertise move more easily across locations.
Measurable impact
Activity is designed around enterprise, employment and practical solutions.
02 — The CIEHub Network
Discover the network.
Connect with a hub.
CIEHub brings independent innovation communities into one visible, trusted network. Search the public directory to find verified hubs, capabilities and opportunities.
Network directory
Find the right hub for your next step.
24 verified network locations are available to explore.
Featured locations
View all 24 hubs →ABVWest Africa
Abuja, Nigeria
CIEHub Abuja Central
- Enterprise development
- Public-sector innovation
NBOEast Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
CIEHub Nairobi
- Climate innovation
- Venture building
SELEast Asia
Seoul, South Korea
CIEHub Seoul
- Technology exchange
- Market access
LDNEurope
London, United Kingdom
CIEHub London
- Global partnerships
- Investment readiness
Programmes designed for action03 — Programmes & Initiatives
From knowledge
to real-world action.
CIEHub programmes give members practical pathways to develop talent, solve shared challenges, build ventures and connect promising enterprises with wider markets.
Explore all programmes →Capability & opportunity
Skill2Create
Build practical skills and turn them into work, enterprise and opportunity.
↗Collaborative solutions
Co-Solve
Bring people and institutions together to address real, defined needs.
↗Innovation pathway
Co-Innovate Network
Move promising ideas through experimentation, prototyping and validation.
↗Enterprise building
Co-Build for Africa
Mobilise talent and resources to build solutions with scale and relevance.
↗Market access
GIEE-MAP
Prepare enterprises for investment, partnerships and international markets.
↗04 — Membership
Go further,
together.
Membership connects credible hubs and institutions to a wider community of programmes, expertise, visibility and opportunity.
Start a conversation →Stronger programmes
Access network initiatives, learning resources and collaborative delivery opportunities.
Wider connections
Build relationships with fellow hubs, experts, institutions and ecosystem partners.
Greater visibility
Present your hub, capabilities and opportunities through a trusted global platform.
Shared learning
Use common standards, practical tools and network insight to strengthen delivery.
Membership journey
- 01Learn
- 02Apply
- 03Verify
- 04Connect
05 — Upcoming Events
Where the network
comes together.
Network events
Learn. Connect. Build.Next network event
08October
2026
2026
CIEHub Global Network Forum
A virtual gathering for hub leaders, programme partners and innovators exploring shared delivery, collaboration and cross-market opportunity.
- Format
- Online · Global
- Time
- 14:00 WAT
06 — News & Insights
Ideas for stronger
innovation ecosystems.
Network perspective · 16 Sep 2026
Why connected hubs can create more opportunity than isolated institutions
Shared learning, complementary capability and trusted connections help locally rooted organisations multiply their reach.
Read the insight →What a trusted innovation network should offer its members
Read more →Moving from events to measurable innovation outcomes
Read more →07 — Partnerships
Progress is built
in partnership.
We work with institutions that bring knowledge, infrastructure, technology, finance, market access or community reach to the network.
Partner with CIEHub →Universities & researchIndustry & technologyGovernments & public institutionsInvestors & financeDevelopment organisationsCommunities & civil society
CIEGlobalSkill2CreateCapability partnerCoBAEnterprise partnerEduLageLearning partnerGOE NetworkEducation partner
Open opportunities
Take your next step
with the network.
For innovation hubs
Apply →2027 CIEHub Network Membership Cohort
Applications close 30 November 2026
For founders & teams
Learn more →Co-Innovate Solutions Challenge
Expressions of interest close 18 October 2026
For ecosystem experts
Join →CIEHub Mentor and Expert Network
Rolling applications