Kigali Innovation City
Kigali, RwandaNew CityUnder development
A 61-hectare innovation district in Kigali designed as a pan-African technology and education hub, jointly developed by Africa50 and Rwanda Development Board.
Founded
2014
Status
Under development
Operating entity
Kigali Innovation City Company Limited (KICCL) — JV: Africa50 + Rwanda Development Board (RDB)Rwanda (Gasabo District SEZ)[src]
Total funding
$300Mas of 2024-09[src]
Founders & Leadership
- Craig Clulow[src]
CEO, KIC Co. Ltd
- Alain Ebobissé
CEO, Africa50
- Francis Gatare
CEO, RDB
- Hon. Paula Ingabire
Minister of ICT & Innovation, Rwanda
Funding
Total raised: $300M (as of 2024-09)[src]
~$300M total project; BADEA lender; groundbreaking Sept 10, 2024. Digital Innovation Precinct ~$420M. Rwanda Innovation Fund $100M parallel.
Investors
- Africa50Firm
- Rwanda Development BoardGovernment
- BADEA (Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa)Government
- JLL (lead delivery partner)Firm
- SMEC (Engineer of Record)Firm
- NXTKey (tech)Firm
How to join
University admission (CMU-Africa, others)
ApplicationBusiness setup in SEZ
Business incorporationTech accelerator / incubator
Application
Goals
50,000+ jobs over project life; $150M annual ICT exports; 2,600+ students/yr; $300M FDI; 61-hectare smart city.
Press
Official channels
Unverified or unconfirmed
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