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How Norrsken House Kigali is Driving Rwanda's Tech and Business Ecosystem

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A Thousand Hills country Rwanda, is a country in East Africa with a big vision to become a regional tech and business hub.
So, there comes Norrsken East Africa which is playing a key role in making that vision a reality.
Norssken House Kigali is a co-working space and innovation hub for impact-driven entrepreneurs. It provides startups with access to resources, mentorship, and a collaborative community. Since opening in 2021, Norrsken House Kigali has helped to accelerate the growth of Rwanda's tech ecosystem, attracting over $100 million in investment and hosting over 1,000 events and workshops.
The Norrsken Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports impact-driven entrepreneurs around the world. The foundation's vision is to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Its hubs are located in the cities of Stockholm, Kigali, and Barcelona. They provide entrepreneurs with a physical space to work, collaborate, and learn. The hubs also offer a variety of programs and services, such as mentorship, networking events, and access to capital.
Driving Rwanda's Innovation Agenda
Norrsken House Kigali is playing a key role in driving Rwanda's innovation agenda. The hub has helped to attract over $100 million in investment to Rwanda's tech sector. It has also hosted over 1,000 events and workshops, which have brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to discuss various topics on how to develop Rwanda's business and tech ecosystem.
One of the most known events is Founders Friday which is a monthly event that brings together different startup founders, Tech enthusiasts, investors, and other playmakers to connect, inspire each other, share ideas to solve certain problems, interact with potential investors, and of course celebrate together.
Norrsken House Kigali is a tangible fact of how entrepreneurship and technology can be used to drive positive change. By providing entrepreneurs with the resources, support, and community they need to succeed, Norrsken House Kigali is helping to shape the future of innovation in Rwanda, East Africa, and beyond.