About Blue Sapphire Hub
About
Blue Sapphire Hub
Our goal is to instill skills in people to build robust community of innovators and sustainable solution providers that will drive technology entrepreneurship.
A future where young people and communities across Northern Nigeria have equal access to technology, innovation, and economic opportunity and the power to shape their own futures.
To equip youth, women, and underserved communities with the skills, tools, and platforms needed to build sustainable solutions, drive economic growth, and create positive social change.
Our story
Blue Sapphire Hub is the first-female owned innovation center in Northern Nigeria. We started operations since 2014. We are focused on developing sustainable solutions and building entrepreneurial communities for scalable impact. Our budding community is made up of innovators, entrepreneurs, freelancers and dare dreamers who leverage the power of tech and innovation to identify and solve the most pressing societal challenges.
Innovation and Technology are at the heart of the work we do, we believe in breaking barriers, disrupting and challenging stereotypes in order to create positive change. We provide a launchpad for Innovators and support young entrepreneurs to thrive. We provide Incubation programs, Capacity building services, Consultancy and Product Development for startups, government organizations, NGOs and companies respectively
A deep commitment to community
Sectors of Focus
Health & Wellbeing: Healthy Minds, Resilient Lives
Focus Areas:
- Mental health awareness integrated into youth programs.
- Use of tech for health education, community outreach, and wellness.
- Platforms to encourage positive lifestyles and wellbeing in communities.
Environment & Climate Action: Communities Leading Climate Solutions
Focus Areas:
- Community-led environmental initiatives like tree planting and clean-ups.
- Climate-focused innovation challenges for local solutions.
- Advocacy for sustainable development and eco-friendly practices.
Governance & Civic Engagement: Informed Citizens, Stronger Communities.
Focus Areas:
- Awareness programs on data rights, governance, and civic responsibility.
- Radio programs, community dialogues, and advocacy campaigns.
- Policy engagement to influence inclusive and youth-focused policies.
Creative Economy: Empowering Youth Through Arts & Tech
Focus Areas:
- Promotion of arts, culture, music, fashion, and digital media as tools for innovation and economic growth.
- Support for youth-led creative startups and monetization of creative skills.
- Integration of technology to scale creative solutions, e.g., digital art, animation, and media production.
Agriculture & Food Security: Cultivating Growth, Securing Food Futures.
Focus Areas:
- Use of technology for modern farming practices, agribusiness, and value chain development.
- Training youth and women in digital agriculture, precision farming, and farm management apps.
- Promoting sustainable farming, climate-smart agriculture, and local food systems.
Our Path to Impact
Education & Skills Development
- Digital literacy, coding, programming, and tech-enabled learning.
- Capacity building for youth and women through training, workshops, and mentorship.
- Initiatives like Digital Community Readers and AI-driven learning solutions.
Technology & Innovation
- Support for tech-driven solutions in health, agriculture, education, and climate
- Hackathons, ideathons, incubation programs for startups.
- Development of AI tools, apps, and platforms to address local challenges.
Gender & Social Inclusion
- Empowerment of women, youth, and people with disabilities.
- Promotion of equitable access to digital skills, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
- Advocacy for inclusive policies, gender equality, and social justice.
Media & Production
- Creating films, multimedia content to amplify community stories, advocacy campaigns, and educational programs.
- Training youth in digital media, audio-visual production, and content creation.
- Using media as a platform for innovation, outreach, and public engagement.
Policy Development & Advocacy
- Engaging stakeholders to influence inclusive and youth-focused policies.
- Conducting advocacy campaigns on governance, digital rights, and social issues.
- Supporting policy formulation through research, dialogue, and evidence-based recommendations.
Research & Insight
- Conducting studies to generate data-driven insights for social, economic, and technological interventions.
- Assessing program effectiveness and community needs to inform innovation and policy.
- Partnering with academic and research institutions to expand knowledge and best practices.
Job Placement & Career Opportunities
- Organizing job fairs, recruitment drives, and skills-to-employment initiatives.
- Linking trained youth and women to internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.
- Supporting career guidance, resume building, and workplace readiness programs. Impact: Bridges the gap between skills acquisition and sustainable employment.
Our Team
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Maryam Lawan
FOUNDER
Khadija Sanusi
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Maryam Kabir
PROGRAM OFFICER
Faiz Muhammad
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Maryam Amin
FINANCE OFFICER
Abubakar Machika
PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY OFFICER
Business Partners
Daniel James, Stripe
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