Tech4Good Cabo Verde is a national platform turning ideas into real solutions—training youth, supporting entrepreneurs, and connecting the diaspora to build Cape Verde into Africa’s digital hub. Powered by the Government of Cabo Verde’s Digital Cabo Verde (DCV) program with World Bank support, we grow skills, startups, and market access across all islands.
The Tech4Good Hub, incubation program directly supports the national program Bolsa Digital and will power its 7th edition. It offers structured mentorship, practical training, and venture-building support for entrepreneurs at all stages—ideation, launch, and growth. Participants gain access to tools, business frameworks, and networks that prepare them to scale startups successfully
The open innovation & hackathon series from the tech for good will directly power the 3rd edition of the Reinventa national program. It will offer multi-sector hackathons addressing Blue Economy, Creative Industries, Health/Youth/Sports, and Fintech. Participants collaborate on practical challenges, generate solutions, and gain mentorship from industry experts. Future themes include Green Economy, FemmeTech, and FabLabs to keep innovation aligned with sustainability and inclusivity.
Practical workshops, gamified problem-solving exercises, and business skills development. Special focus is given to digital skills, market readiness, and financial literacy.
A digital platform providing access to webinars, recorded sessions, mentorship resources, and program updates.
Welcome to Tech4Good Cabo Verde, a transformative initiative designed to position Cape Verde as Africa’s leading digital hub.
Our mission is to empower youth, entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups to turn ideas into actionable solutions that tackle real-world challenges.
The program is part of the Digital Cabo Verde Project – an initiative of the Government of Cabo Verde with the support of the World Bank.
The Tech4Good Hub is implemented by the Ministry of Digital Economy through the General Directorate of Telecommunication and Digital Economy (DGTED), Pro-Empresa, and Cabo Verde Digital (CVD). The implementation is supported by a Joint Venture of local and international firms, including Civitta, Crestsage Ltd., mLabs, Adyfe, and Smart City Cabo Verde Foundation.
Tech4Good Cabo Verde builds the capacity of Cape Verdeans and its diaspora, fostering entrepreneurship, digital skills, and innovation across all islands.
At the heart of our vision is an inclusive, sustainable digital economy, where everyone – from students and emerging innovators to established entrepreneurs – can participate in and benefit from the growing tech ecosystem. It will also help connect innovators, startups, and technologists across all islands to foster collaboration, skills, and market access.
The program aims to engage over 400 innovators, support 200 entrepreneurs through structured incubation programs, and contribute to the creation of 100+ startups, with 70% formalized as registered businesses.
Have questions about programs, partnerships, or press? Reach out and our team will respond promptly.
Unidade de Gestão de Projetos Especiais (UGPE) Av. Amílcar Cabral, ex-Edifício BCV, 4º Andar Plateau – Cidade da Praia Ilha de Santiago C.P. nº 145 República de Cabo Verde
info@tech4good.com
Submit a complaint, concern, or suggestion through our Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). Every submission receives a unique ID, an acknowledgement, and a transparent follow-up.
