What We Do
A2SV (Africa to Silicon Valley) is a nonprofit foundation that identifies exceptionally talented university students across Africa, provides them with world-class software engineering education, and connects them with top global technology companies. We also run an incubator where student teams build real digital products that address pressing challenges across the continent, from healthcare to education to economic development. Founded in 2019 with just 22 students in Ethiopia, A2SV has since grown to train over 1,200 students from 22 African countries. Our graduates have received more than 120 job offers from companies including Google, Amazon, Bloomberg, LinkedIn, Databricks, and Palantir.
The Problem We Are Solving
Africa has the youngest and fastest-growing population in the world, yet millions of talented young people lack access to quality technology education and meaningful career pathways. University curricula often lag years behind industry standards, leaving even the most dedicated graduates unprepared for the demands of modern software engineering. Without structured programs to bridge this gap, exceptional students face unemployment, underemployment, or emigration as their only options. The result is a massive loss of potential for the continent and the global tech industry alike.
How We Are Solving It
A2SV provides a free, intensive training program that delivers over 1,000 hours of hands-on education per student annually. Our curriculum covers data structures, algorithms, system design, real-world product development, communication skills, and interview preparation. Students receive mentorship from engineers at top tech companies, participate in mock interviews, and build digital products that serve their communities. Through our partner university network in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Rwanda, and our remote learning program reaching 20 African countries, we create a sustainable pipeline of world-class engineers who secure internships and full-time positions at leading technology companies worldwide.