Photo by CcHUB – Namibian Creatives Seminar
The Managing Director of Co-creation HUB (CcHUB), Ojoma Ochai, visited the CcHUB Namibia office from the 14th of October to the 18th of October 2024 to empower local innovators in building sustainable businesses across tech-enabled sectors.
The visit highlighted the enormous possibilities available for Namibia’s entrepreneurs and creative professionals, emphasizing CHUB’s commitment to fostering Africa’s prosperity by strengthening Namibia’s connection to the broader African innovation ecosystem.
“We are really keen to connect the Namibian ecosystem to the rest of the continent’s innovation ecosystem,” Ojoma remarked. “Namibia has a relatively small market, so we see a real opportunity for exports and collaboration between Namibia and the rest of the continent.” Ojoma Ochai shared this in a Future Media interview about the purpose of her trip to Namibia.
Photo by CcHUB – Future media Studio with Garry Stroebel (CEO)
A central goal of the visit was to lay the foundation for partnerships that could expand CcHUB’s pan-African connectivity by engaging with a number of stakeholders, such as the First National Bank of Namibia MSME team, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, and Future Media Holdings Management.
Photo by CcHUB – Multi-Sectoral Regulatory Sandbox Roundtable at the the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
Special emphasis was also placed on empowering the creative economy in Namibia. Highlighting how Namibian creatives can leverage unique opportunities within the ecosystem to bring their talents and innovations to the continent’s thriving creative industries.
One such event was a business seminar designed to assist creative entrepreneurs who faced challenges in scaling their ventures due to limited access to funding and strategic partnerships.
Photo by CcHUB – Namibian Creative Leads Breakfast Session
The week culminated in the highly anticipated Creative Mixer event. The Creative Mixer at CcHUB Namibia serves as a platform to bring together creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders across various industries to network, share ideas, collaborate and showcase their talent.
Photo by CcHUB – Creative Mixer event
The week of activities in Namibia aligned with CcHUB’s vision of supporting all aspects tech-driven startups which includes creative entrepreneurs, given their potential to enrich Africa’s cultural landscape and contribute to economic growth.
As CcHUB continues to expand its reach across Africa, Ojoma’s visit to Namibia reaffirms the Hub’s mission to empower innovators and creators alike, contributing to a more interconnected, prosperous continent.