At The CANs
At The CANs Park, our mission is to empower young leaders to become drivers of change through innovation. We strive to provide the support, and collaborative environment necessary to catalyze sustainable development and positive social impact throughout Africa. We are community-centered and believe in creating leverage for people who can. Through our innovation hub, we provide and facilitate SMEs, Startups, and Entrepreneurs with the right tools to be empowered in the digital economy.
Our coworking spaces serve as a home to our community of varying individuals. We also offer technological services to private and government organizations and Industrial technological training services.
We envision an Africa where young people are empowered to become leaders who use innovation to create life-changing impact. Through our dedication to technology, collaboration, and community, we aim to shape a future where creativity and innovation thrive, driving meaningful change across the continent.
Our Core Values
Innovation
We embrace creativity, curiosity, and forward-thinking approaches to address complex challenges and drive positive change.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration and partnership to amplify our impact and achieve shared goals, fostering a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and collective action.
Technology for Good
We use innovation and digital solutions to address social challenges and drive sustainable development, harnessing technology's potential for positive change.
Community
We cultivate a supportive and inclusive community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, where diverse perspectives are valued, and individuals are empowered to thrive and succeed.
Our coworking spaces and community
Built from refurbished containers, we pride ourselves on sustainable coworking spaces offering fast unlimited internet, uninterrupted power supply, and an eco-friendly environment. Our unique community offers a home to all startups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs.
At The CANs Foundation, we're dedicated to using technology for social change. Committed to peace, transparency, and development, we focus on tackling pressing issues in Africa. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (5,10,16 and 17), we empower communities for a brighter future. (links to the foundation website).
Foundation
Technology consulting
We offer consultancy services to guide companies in defining their digital strategy and establishing their presence in the digital landscape. Through a thorough analysis of key areas and processes essential to digital business strategy, we gather quantitative and qualitative data in collaboration with our clients. Our consultancy provides a comprehensive assessment of online success possibilities, including economic models, functional structures, key metrics, and indicators for effective management. Additionally, we develop a tailored action plan to drive optimal outcomes.
Our projects
The RISE
Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to RISE” -Kobe Bryant. In line with the growing need for relief materials, as exacerbated by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, The CANS developed a platform designed to enable the seamless distribution of relief materials to the most vulnerable within our communities. This platform is referred to as RISE. RISE is a user-friendly web and USSD application that focuses on helping people at the bottom of the pyramid to access relief in this pandemic period, by connecting them to relief providers within their location.
The UNSUB
UNSUB was borne out of the pressing need to strengthen the fight against SGBV in the country. It was developed by the CANS Foundation in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with support from the Open Society Initiative of West Africa (OSIWA), the Office of the Vice President through the Rule of Law Advisory Team, and the Office of the Senate President through its Gender Desk. UNSUB is a web and mobile application that connects victims of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) to support providers e.g government institutions and agencies like NHRC, Sexual Assault Referral Centres(SARCs), SGBV State Response Teams, as well as Civil Society Organizations, actively working in the SGBV response space within their location.
WOMEN CAN
The Women CAN program is a capacity development initiative to empower female-owned impact entrepreneurs through a one-week intensive training. It focused on business consultation, and post-COVID business strategy development, and provided three months of complimentary co-working space access for five selected participants. The program saw 34 participants, who benefited from workshops on financial planning, market analysis, digital transformation, and crisis resilience. Key outcomes included enhanced business skills, improved strategic planning, and increased networking opportunities, highlighting the program's success in supporting female entrepreneurs' growth and innovation.
Partnered projects
Every Girl
The EveryGirl project aimed at increasing the number of young females in the tech industry is a project by the KSH foundation. For the maiden edition of the program, the KSH foundation partnered with The CANs Park to immerse 8 unique and innovative young girls with ICT skills and empowered with laptops to kick off their digital careers.
Fasaha
The FASAHA 2.0 Digital Skills Development Programme is a project of the World Bank in collaboration with Equals-in-Tech and Natview Technology to equip young women with in-demand digital and bridge the digital gender divide. The Bootcamp Series is designed to assist young women in developing lifelong learning, cognitive, and soft/social skills. The CANs partnered with Natview in the delivery and execution of the Fasaha 4.0 with tremendous success in impacting over 100 young girls in the field of ICT.