African hubs network AfriLabs and UAE-based blockchain company Vault Hill have agreed a partnership the two organisations “sets the stage for a new era of technological empowerment, driving innovation and digital transformation across Africa and the Middle East”.

AfriLabs is a network organisation that is committed to driving innovation and entrepreneurship on the continent by bringing together technology hubs, startups, investors, and other key stakeholders in the ecosystem.

Having recently announced the admission of 16 new hubs, AfriLabs now has a network of 478 hubs across 260 cities in 53 African nations.

The UAE-based Vault Hill, meanwhile, is dedicated to revolutionising the way users interact with technology, utilising blockchain to enhance user experiences across various platforms. With a focus on innovation, security, and community, Vault Hill is committed to advancing the blockchain industry and developing technologies that create real value.

The alliance between the two leverages AfriLabs’ extensive reach and Vault Hill’s cutting-edge technologies to fulfil shared technological advancement and community empowerment objectives. The partnership will see Vault Hill act as AfriLabs’ strategic partner in the UAE, focused on fostering growth and supporting the ecosystem with advanced AI, blockchain, and immersive technology services.

“With AfriLabs’ extensive network and the successful initiation and implementation of projects worth US$33 million, this collaboration with Vault Hill is poised to amplify our impact, bringing sophisticated digital solutions to millions and further enriching the technological landscape of Africa,” said Ajibola Odukoya, COO of AfriLabs.