Ecosystem Building Initiatives
At Kuramo Foundation, we believe that sustainable change is achieved not only through direct interventions but also by creating and strengthening the broader ecosystems that support women, youth, and MSMEs across Africa. Our ecosystem initiatives are designed to cultivate the networks, partnerships, and environments that allow underserved communities to thrive. We work to create interconnected systems where entrepreneurs, investors, policy-makers, and financial institutions collaborate to unlock new opportunities, address systemic barriers, and foster economic resilience.
Why Ecosystem Building Matters
Ecosystem building is vital because it spreads change across the entire economy, not just isolated efforts. Strengthening financial systems and local innovation hubs lays the foundation for sustainable growth and lasting impact.
Our Approach to Ecosystem Building
We work to build and strengthen networks of support for women, youth, and MSMEs. By connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors, we ensure that underserved communities have access to the right resources, advice, and opportunities for growth.
Kuramo Foundation actively fosters collaborations among financial institutions, governments, development organizations, and entrepreneurs. These partnerships are essential for addressing the barriers that limit access to finance, capital, and opportunities.
Through our programs, such as the Moremi Accelerator, we focus on creating local hubs where innovation can thrive. These hubs provide the environment, tools, and networks for young entrepreneurs and women-led businesses to scale and thrive in the market.
We believe that empowering local actors is key to fostering long-term success. Our capacity-building initiatives help entrepreneurs and local financial institutions build the skills, knowledge, and infrastructure they need to drive economic growth and innovation.
We advocate for policies and frameworks that support the development of inclusive ecosystems. This includes pushing for regulations that make it easier for women and youth to access finance, as well as for incentives that encourage innovation in financial products and services.
Our Programs
Our work is brought to life through impactful programs designed to drive sustainable change. From the Moremi Accelerator Program to innovative financing products, we provide capacity building, unlock catalytic capital, and essential resources for underserved communities. Our programs are designed to create long-lasting impact, with a focus on education, financial inclusion, gender equality, and climate action.
Women Enterprise Acceleration Vehicle (WEAV)
Our Strategic coalition platform to build the next generation of inclusive, indigenous institutional asset managers in Africa — offering deep technical support, capital access, and long-term scaffolding to transform emerging fund managers into resilient stewards of capital.
Sankara Growth Lab
First-of-its-kind MSME investment vehicle incubator focused on developing alternative investment vehicles to scale small business financing and integrating Global South capital markets.
