AfriLabs, an African hub network, has partnered with the US Department of State's Office of Global Partnerships (E/GP) to address climate issues and foster entrepreneurship in Africa. AfriLabs, established in 2011, empowers innovation hubs across Africa through its community-focused model, while the US Department of State is dedicated to promoting a peaceful and prosperous world through public-private partnerships and sustainable development.

The collaboration aims to support the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurs (CCE) project, which focuses on driving climate solutions in underdeveloped countries. Both organizations will work together on various initiatives, including US Climate Ops and Partnership Opportunity Delegations (PODs), to connect climate entrepreneurs with resources and targeted opportunities. Additionally, they will provide assistance to promising climate entrepreneurs through programs like the International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) and BridgeUSA.

The partnership will be based on four pillars: engagement, expertise, capital, and deployment. The goal is to foster collaboration, provide skills and information, attract investment, and implement climate solutions. Through this collaboration, climate-focused startups in AfriLabs' hub community across Africa will gain access to expertise, capital, and global markets.

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