Who We Are
Rise Networks stands at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation bridging technology, policy and human capital development to power the continent’s sustainable future through Artificial Intelligence.
About Us
Rise Networks is Nigeria’s pioneering AI for Development (AI4D) organization, building Africa’s next generation of ethical AI talent
and innovators. Through research, training, advisory and policy engagement, we equip individuals and organizations with future- ready skills that bridge learning and employment. Our work advances Tech Justice and Digital Rights, promotes inclusive digital literacy and drives policy influence and community transformation. By doing so, Rise Networks positions Africa as a co-creator in
the global AI ecosystem, shaping an ethical, innovation-driven future.
Mission:
To ensure that technology becomes a tool for equity, empowerment and inclusive innovation and equip Africa’s talents and organizations with future-ready skills, advance Tech Justice and Digital Rights, influence AI policy and foster community transformation through research, training, advisory, and advocacy.
Vision:
To become Africa’s leading hub for Artificial Intelligence talent and ethical innovation; empowering people with world-class skills, fostering inclusive opportunities and shaping a future-ready workforce and equitable futures that drives sustainable development locally and competes globally.
Our Commitment
To equip individuals and organizations with future-proof skills that bridge the gap between learning and employment through research, training and advisory, while advancing tech justice, digital rights and equitable innovation across Africa.
We are committed to:
Building Africa’s next generation of globally competitive AI talent.
Ensuring marginalized voices are heard and included in the digital future.
Promoting privacy, freedom of expression, and digital literacy.
Turning technology into a tool for equitable opportunity and social empowerment.
Rise Networks is creating a globally competitive African workforce, advancing ethical innovation, and fostering cross-sector collaboration. We remain dedicated to ensuring that Africa’s vast human capital is not left behind, but instead empowered to drive inclusive, ethical and sustainable AI innovation for the world.
While our vision remains constant, we continually streamline our objectives to ensure efficiency, global relevance, strategic visibility and long-term impact.
Our Strategy
Excellence
We are committed to world-class standards in training, research and service delivery, ensuring that our talent is globally competitive.
Innovation
We embrace creativity and forward thinking, applying AI and emerging technologies to solving Africa’s most urgent challenges.
Inclusion
We believe access to opportunity should be fair and equitable, prioritizing women, underserved communities and people with disabilities.
Integrity
We uphold transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in all our engagements with learners, partners and stakeholders.
Collaboration
We thrive on partnerships with corporations, governments and global institutions to create sustainable impact.
Impact
We measure success by the real economic, social and career outcomes our learners and innovations achieve.
Our Advantage
By combining technical expertise, work readiness training and industry partnerships, Rise Networks is not just preparing talent for jobs, we are shaping Africa`s AI future ethical, inclusive and innovation driven.