Puntland Innovation Hub was established in Puntland, Somalia with the aim of unlocking the potential of Somalia’s talents and accelerating changes and economic development. We are a globally recognized organization that is deeply steeped in the local technology innovation culture. We’ve been both the main catalyst for regional technology acceleration and a role model for technology hubs across emerging markets. We serve the technology community, by connecting organizations and people, building market-relevant solutions and being ahead of the curve of innovation

We embody the future of innovation by mobilizing a Pan-European multi-stakeholder open-innovation ecosystem of top European corporations, SMEs, startups, universities and research institutes, where students, researchers, engineers, business developers and investors address the technology, talent, skills, business and capital needs of digital entrepreneurship.

We invest in strategic areas to accelerate the market uptake and scaling of research-based digital technologies (deep tech) focusing on Somalia’s key societal challenges.

We aim to build a digital innovation hub (DIH) network based on experience and practice sharing. A network that will support individuals and companies in turning their most innovative projects to life, aid investors in discovering the leaders of digital revolution and help development agencies understand the needs of industry.

Puntland Innovation Hub collaborates with startups and mature organizations to drive innovation and flourish. Our Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships team is your direct line to our world-renowned resources.

We’ll connect you with student talent, research expertise, joint R&D projects, cutting-edge technology to license, funding opportunities, mentors, incubation space and more.

A self-sustainable network across the European regions, comprised of professionals with extensive experience in digital technologies. You will become part of a network of DIHs, companies, regional authorities, and investors that will participate in shaping and implementing the digital transformation in Europe.

Mentors will guide and assist participants throughout technology transfer experiments. They are a vital part of the project, ensuring each experiment receives the necessary attention, the right support, and is carried out in an efficient manner.