Africa’s role in the global technology industry could extend beyond consuming digital products and services, with local engineers increasingly positioned to contribute to the development of technologies powering smartphones, computers, vehicles and artificial intelligence.
Nigerian semiconductor technology company ChipMango is working to strengthen this capacity by bridging the gap between engineering education and practical industry experience through chip-design and verification projects.
The company’s approach seeks to equip African engineers with the technical skills and hands-on experience required to participate in the global semiconductor industry.
Through investments in African venture capital funds, the European Investment Bank (EIB), under its Boost Africa initiative, is supporting the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that enables innovative businesses such as ChipMango to grow.
Boost Africa is a joint initiative of the EIB and the African Development Bank, with support from the European Union. It combines investment in venture capital funds with technical assistance to strengthen African businesses and promote innovation.
ChipMango’s work highlights the opportunities available for African engineers to move beyond using global technologies to actively designing and developing them.
