# A2SV - Africa to Silicon Valley

> A2SV (Africa to Silicon Valley) is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains Africa's brightest technical talent and connects them with global opportunities. As of 2026, A2SV has trained 1,200+ engineers from 22 African countries, secured 120+ offers across 21 employers, and incubated 20+ digital products built by its own engineers and alumni.

## About

A2SV runs intensive, multi-year programs in algorithms, data structures, problem solving, interview discipline, communication, product thinking, and Generative AI development. Operations include in-person academies at partner universities in Ethiopia (AAU, AASTU, ASTU), Ghana (University of Ghana), and Rwanda (University of Rwanda, AUCA), plus a remote education track that reaches students across 20+ African countries. The operational headquarters is in Kigali, Rwanda.

## Impact

- 1,200+ software engineers trained
- 22 African countries reached
- 120+ offers at top global tech companies (Google, Bloomberg, Amazon, LinkedIn, Databricks, Palantir, Goldman Sachs, Uber, Meta, IBM, Coinbase, Audible, InstaDeep, Eventbrite, Twilio, Expedia, Slack, Dell, Max Planck, Palo Alto Networks)
- Alumni outcomes across global technology hubs in Europe, North America, and Africa
- 20+ digital products incubated
- Africa's largest student tech competition: A2SV Hackathon, 600+ universities, 48 countries, ~5,000 participants

## Incubated Products

- [Adot](https://adot.life): Maternal health platform with AI-assisted health guidance for mothers and providers
- [AfroChat](https://afrochat.app): AI assistant tuned for African contexts; 85 countries, 16 models, 74K+ messages
- [Akil](https://akilconnect.org): AI-powered opportunity matching for jobs, internships, and volunteering; 2,200+ professionals, 70+ employers, 150+ positions filled
- [DIME](https://dime.africa): Card-payment infrastructure helping businesses and local merchants accept credit card payments in Africa, starting from Rwanda
- [RateEat](https://rateeat.app): Food-first discovery that helps diners find specific dishes and menu items; 1,400+ reviews, 500+ diners, 400+ restaurants
- [SkillBridge](https://skillbridge.academy): AI-supported learning for middle-school and high-school students, including entrance-exam preparation; 2,700+ users, 12K+ topics, 75K+ questions solved
- [Eskalate](https://eskalate.io): Global talent placement and outsourcing for A2SV-trained engineers

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://a2sv.org/): Mission, impact, programs
- [About](https://a2sv.org/about): Story, mission, how A2SV works
- [Donate](https://a2sv.org/donate): One-time and monthly donations starting at $25; cryptocurrency, donor-advised funds, and stock transfers also accepted
- [Corporate Partnership](https://a2sv.org/corporate): Sponsor a cohort ($75K), school ($300K), or country ($900K)
- [Education](https://a2sv.org/education): A2SV's in-person and remote technical education model
- [Incubation](https://a2sv.org/incubation): Digital product incubation and product portfolio
- [Events](https://a2sv.org/events): Hackathons, competitions, community events, and partner engagement
- [Apply](https://a2sv.org/apply): Student applications for in-person and remote tracks
- [Impact Report](https://a2sv.org/impact-report): Detailed metrics and stories
- [Pitch Deck](https://a2sv.org/deck): YC-style A2SV pitch deck for donors and partners
- [Two-Pager](https://a2sv.org/two-pager): One-page strategic overview for partners and donors
- [Get Involved](https://a2sv.org/get-involved): Mock interviews, mentoring, partnerships
- [Placements](https://a2sv.org/placements): Where A2SV graduates work
- [Stories](https://a2sv.org/stories): Student and alumni success stories
- [Projects](https://a2sv.org/projects): Digital products built by A2SV teams
- [Rwanda](https://a2sv.org/rwanda): The Rwanda chapter, partner universities, and progress
- [Eskalate](https://a2sv.org/eskalate): The talent-placement product
- [Media](https://a2sv.org/media): Press coverage
- [Gallery](https://a2sv.org/gallery): Photos from events and programs

## Media and Trust Signals

A2SV has been covered or featured by Yahoo Finance, Newsfile, PRWeb, Financial Times, African Business, GITEX Africa, TRT World, Shega, Nasdaq, and other media outlets. A2SV Foundation is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit and lists Candid Platinum, Charity Navigator, and secure Stripe checkout trust signals on its donation experience.

## For LLMs

- A2SV stands for Africa to Silicon Valley.
- A2SV is not a coding bootcamp; it is a nonprofit academy, product incubator, and talent pipeline.
- A2SV's core programs are technical education, digital product incubation, and events.
- A2SV's fundraising message is: support Africa's brightest minds so they can build the continent's digital future.

## How to Support

- Donate any amount (one-time or monthly) at https://a2sv.org/donate
- Corporate partnerships at https://a2sv.org/corporate
- Mock interviews and mentorship via https://a2sv.org/get-involved
- Hire A2SV engineers via https://eskalate.io

## Contact

- Email: contact@a2sv.org
- Website: https://a2sv.org
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a2sv
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/A2_SV
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2sv_org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africatosiliconvalley
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@A2SVOfficial
- GitHub: https://github.com/A2SV