iRise is the first innovation and technology hub that is launched in Mogadishu with the aim of unlocking the potential of Somalia’s talents and accelerating changes and economic development. Since its inception in 2017, iRise has become a thriving community, a launching pad for new ideas, a place for civic and social entrepreneurs – and a home for digital doers. In fact, our founders envisioned space and enabling environment where techies, innovators, digital-doers, and investors can connect and co-create a sustainable ecosystem for Somalia and beyond. Our founding vision was to help social entrepreneurs to hack innovative solutions to Somali’s challenges
Mission
Become the premier hub for new ideas, solutions that can create a sustainable ecosystem for Somalia and beyond
Vision
Is to create a favorable space for technology, innovators and entrepreneurs to accelerate the Somali economy and digital developments.
Value
We are guided by a set of core values that promotes integrity, diversity, transparency and digital inclusion.
Structure
iRise have qualified administrative team, tech experts and business developers who are based at iRise Hub headquarter in Mogadishu while others provide support and contribution from their respective locations.
Team
iRise has a vibrant, dynamic and dedicated team that has deep passion and drive for thinking outside-the-box and believes in technology and innovation.
We nurture support entrepreneurs, and startups with a physical platform, training, mentoring, and entrepreneurship programs that transform ideas into businesses that create jobs, opportunities, and add value to the Somalia economy
Innovation
We are guided by the thinking-outside-the box mentality.
Entrepreneurship
We nurture and support entrepreneurs
Technology
We believe technology is the path for digital economic growth.
Choose. the future
Our Co-working space.
Dedicated Desk
$100
Unlimited working hours, Access to business services and Secure physical file and computer storage
Office Space
$500
Fully furnished office, Access to business services, Subsidized Printing services, Access to use the event space and office branding