Partner With UpskillsAfrica
We are opening our doors to strategic partners who share our mission of empowering African youth and TVET schools through technology, AI, and open-source innovation.
Our Partnership Opportunities
Find the collaboration model that best aligns with your organization's goals and expertise.
Technology & Innovation Partners
Support AI programs, TVET tech transformation, open-source software, and IoT hardware projects like our Attendance Gear.
- AI & digital skills programs
- Open-source software development
- IoT hardware projects (GihangaOS)
Education & TVET Partners
Ideal for schools, ministries, and teacher training institutions looking to adopt modern educational tools and methodologies.
- Smart attendance systems
- Digital labs & curriculum
- Technology Production Hubs
Funding & Grant Partners
For donors, NGOs, and foundations supporting digital inclusion, youth empowerment, and rural technology access.
- Digital inclusion initiatives
- Youth & women in tech programs
- Rural technology access
Corporate & Private Sector
Engage through CSR programs, equipment donations, internships, mentorships, and joint product development.
- CSR program alignment
- Internships & talent pipelines
- Joint product development
Our Flagship Project
The AI-Powered Attendance Gear is an affordable IoT device built for African schools, running on GihangaOS—a custom Pi Lite OS developed by Rask-D Technology.
On-Device AI
Secure, real-time processing.
Offline-First
Works without internet.
Low-Cost Hardware
Affordable and sustainable.
Student-Assembled
A core learning project.
What Partners Help Us Achieve
- Equip more TVET students with job-ready digital and AI skills
- Transform schools into technology production hubs
- Build open-source solutions accessible to every school
- Expand IoT and AI projects across multiple districts
- Reach underserved communities with practical, affordable technology
What We Offer Partners
- Recognition across our communications channels
- Co-branding opportunities for projects and pilots
- Data insights on impact and school transformation
- Access to our innovation labs and pilot programs
- Opportunities to shape the future of African digital education
Become a Partner
We are now welcoming new partnerships to build Africa's future, together. Let's start a conversation.