Africa is seeking to expand its participation in the global semiconductor industry, with Nigerian technology company ChipMango positioning African engineering talent to contribute to specialised areas such as chip design, verification and emerging hardware technologies.
The global semiconductor value chain spans several stages, including chip design, verification, manufacturing and packaging. While manufacturing often attracts much of the industry’s attention, opportunities also exist in the technical and engineering processes that support the development of semiconductor products.
ChipMango is focusing on developing engineering capabilities in these specialised areas, reflecting the potential for African businesses and professionals to participate in a highly competitive global industry.
By investing in engineering talent and building expertise in chip design and verification, the company is contributing to efforts to strengthen Africa’s position in the semiconductor ecosystem.
Its work also highlights the importance of developing local technical capacity as the continent explores opportunities in advanced technology industries and seeks to connect its talent with global markets.
The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its Boost Africa initiative, is supporting the growth of innovative African businesses by strengthening the continent’s venture capital ecosystem.
Implemented in partnership with the African Development Bank and with support from the European Union, Boost Africa helps improve access to financing for innovative companies with the potential to develop new technologies, scale their operations and create economic opportunities.
ChipMango’s story offers an insight into how African engineering talent and technology companies could contribute to the future of the global semiconductor industry.
