WELCOME TO
SUM-IT AFRICA
Building Africa’s Next Generation of Tech Talent, Startups, and Solutions
Sum-IT Africa is a premium innovation center delivering advanced technology training, makerspace access, and venture incubation to equip young professionals and institutions for the future.
WHAT WE DO!
Our 4 Core Pillars!
LEARN
Advanced certification programs in emerging technologies.
BUILD
Access to our makerspace to prototype and develop real solutions.
LAUNCH
Structured incubation programs to turn ideas into scalable ventures.
WORK
A collaborative coworking environment for creators and innovators.
Enterprise & Startup Development
We empower early - stage entrepreneurs and SMEs with the skills, tools and support needed to build sustainable businesses. Key Activities are - Incubation programs -Business Development trainings (finance marketing and operations. - Coaching, mentoring and investment readiness. - Access to funding and investor matching
Innovation & Markerspace Lab
We provide a hands-on environment where innovators, hardware founders and creatives can prototype, build, and test ideas. We provide access to our IoT LAB, design thinking workshops and innovation sprints, product prototyping and testing as well as hardware bootcamps and maker challenges
Digital Skills & Tech Empowerment
We build digital capacity of youth, women and aspiring tech founders for current jobs and businesses. We also run advanced tech training programs in different capacities. Our key activities include Digital literacy (productivity tools.) Tech for creatives (digital designing ) Advanced Tech (IoT, Ai, Blockchain)
Youth Engagement & Empowerment
We equip underserved and unemployed youths with life skills, leadership capacity and career readiness to thrive in the modern world... We build purpose driven and socially conscious young Africans.Our programs include Life Legacy Program, Personal branding for students, school clubs etc
Women Economic Advancement
We support women entrepreneurs, professionals and students to succeed while balancing personal business and social responsibilities. We accelerate women's success in business, tech, career and leadership
Ecosystem & Policy Advocacy
We strengthen the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem and advocate for inclusive, enabling environments across Africa
WHY SUM-IT AFRICA
- Industry-relevant training (not theory)
- Hands-on innovation infrastructure
- Direct pipeline from skills → startup → market
- Strong ecosystem of partners and mentors
FEATURED PROGRAMS / INITIATIVES
IoT Hackathon
AI Bootcamp
Startup Incubation Cohort
Vision And Mission
To become Africa's leading innovation and entrepreneurship hub, empowering a new generation of tech creators/makers, founders and change agents to transform ideas into sustainable impact .
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To support startups, creatives and underserved youths across Africa by providing access to enterprise development programs, hands-on maker space facilities, digital skills training and a thriving community that fosters innovation, collaboration and inclusive growth.
Our Core Values | Proposition
INTEGRITY
We believe business integrity is the cornerstone for sustainable success. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability.
EXCELLENCE
We conduct extensive research to ensure we are delivering that which meets the customer expectation fostering a positive reputation and creating a sustainable impact in the markets we serve.
INNOVATION
We jointly explore new strategies that give the startups a competitive advantage. Our training programs are crafted to empower your team with the latest industry insights, best practices, and skillsets.
Join Us on the Journey
Meet Our Team

Hilda Ebude
Founder | CEO

Happi Olive
Finance Officer

Sonewang Mesame
Director of Programs

Mbomo Daniel
Tech/Innovation Officer

Gwan Cynthia
Communications Lead
Get In Touch !
BECOME A PARTNER
PHONE: (+237) +237 654 448 008
Email: executive@sumitafrica.org
Address: South-West Region Buea
OUR PARTNERS
We work with universities, corporates, and governments to design and execute innovation programs.
Ready to build the future?





