Welcome To Africa Beyond 4IR
Africa Beyond the Fourth Industrial Revolution (AB4IR) is a Digital Innovation Hub founded on the market need to redress the digital divide apparent in previously disadvantaged communities of South Africa. Our programmes expose disadvantaged communities to the ICT sector focusing on gaming, animation, virtual reality, and drone technology. We introduce start-up entrepreneurs to new trends in technology and advise them on how to incubate their ideas for market access and commercialize their innovations.
Mission
To be the leading digital change agent that contributes to building Africa’s capabilities to leverage 4IR technologies to advance socio-economic prosperity.
Objectives
- Bridge the digital and gender divide through technology, innovation, and business incubation interventions.
- Unlock the value and opportunities through creating awareness within the digital creative industries.
- Introduce creative industries as a lucrative business opportunity and career.
- Leverage on existing ecosystems to sustain start-up entrepreneurs.
- Drive research and development in the digital creative sector.
Vision
To empower Africa’s youth, women and PWD and entrepreneurs through training and skills development, and business support services to participate meaningfully in the digital economy
Values
Customer First
Ubuntu
Respect
Integrity
Optimism
Unwavering
Satisfactory
Our focus areas
Incubation
Gaming
Animation
VR & AR
Drone Technology
Organizational impact
Our Annual flagship events
sponsors and partner
