Applied research and development for Africa's data and intelligent systems

Building the technical foundations for Africa's data and intelligent systems.

Who we are

Datawise Africa is a research and development company building Africa’s data and intelligent systems, from high-quality datasets to AI models and compute infrastructure.

We exist to research, build, and deploy reliable data and intelligent systems that accelerate Africa’s digital transformation.

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WHAT WE DO

Data, Insights and Applied Research

Data, Insights and Applied Research

We operate at the intersection of high-quality data infrastructure, strategic intelligence, and applied research. Developing AI-ready sector datasets, we translate them into actionable insights, executive reports, dashboards, and decision-support tools.

Development

Development

We design and build AI models, software systems, and infrastructure that translate research into working technology. This includes machine learning systems, edge AI solutions, and scalable digital platforms built for real-world use.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

We design and manage cloud and compute infrastructure to enable organisations to integrate structured data, access intelligent tools, and operate AI systems in real-world environments. Our work includes storing data, and running and maintaining the systems that we develop and build.

How we work

01

RESEARCH

We identify data gaps and opportunities through rigorous technical study, sector analysis, and local context mapping. This phase defines what needs to be built and why.

02

BUILD

We design and engineer datasets, AI models, platforms, and software systems that are structured for real-world use not just proof-of-concept.

03

DEPLOY

We integrate, host, and maintain the systems we build ensuring reliable access, operational continuity, and long-term impact for every solution.

Our Partners

CREA-N
Lacuna Fund
Mozilla
ACTS
Hope in Academy
IREX

Partner With Us

Looking to drive impact with data and AI in Africa? We’re open to collaborations with researchers, policymakers, and businesses ready to shape the future together.

Collaboration