InnovateAfrika
Our Approach
We deliver the highest quality, most immersive learning experience (VR for STEM) but bundle it into a low-cost, rotating access model. and play based children learning game.
Design Thinking Programs
We conduct expert-led design thinking consultations and workshops that empower children, educators, and startups to tackle real challenges through creativity, empathy, and innovation.
Foresight Thinking for the Future
Our programs prepare leaders and kids to anticipate trends, envision possible futures, and develop sustainable solutions for their communities and the continent.
learning through play
Using the globally recognized LEGO, CliftonStrengths approach, we help young individuals identify and leverage their inherent strengths, fostering confidence, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.
Innovation Workshops & Facilitation
We facilitate interactive innovation sessions using Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, and Human-Centered Design to address real-world problems. Our workshops are tailored for educational institutions, startups, religious organizations, and community groups.
Exploring Innovations
Discover Our Solutions
Products & resources for empowering kids & supporting parents
Meet Our Team
Founder & CEO
Sofoniyas Tesfaye
Sofoniyas Tesfaye is a Pan-African innovation leader with vast experience in practicing and teaching design thinking across Africa, Asia, and the United States. He has applied human-centered design principles at prestigious global institutions and is a recipient of several prestigious fellowships, including the Mandela Washington Fellowship and UNLEASH Innovation Lab.
Pinel Tesfaye is a renowned Ethiopian journalist, media host, YouTuber, and forward-thinking strategist. Her extensive career encompasses national television and influential platforms, where she has spearheaded numerous impactful initiatives in the realms of art, music, and social change.
Pinel Tesfaye
Samson Misganaw
Software Developer
Hiwot Samuel
Accessibility & Inclusion Advisor
Hiwot Samuel is a disability rights advocate and a Mastercard Foundation Scholar recognized for her leadership in inclusive education and assistive technology, With deep expertise in digital accessibility, inclusive design, and the lived experience of navigating barriers in education, Hiwot brings powerful insight to InnovateAfrika. Her work ensures our learning kits, digital tools, and content are accessible, empowering, and built for every child—regardless of ability.
Communication and Marketing
Samson Misganaw is a well-experienced software developer with expertise in mobile and full-stack development, specializing in Kotlin, Flutter, and Next.js.
Our Founder's Affiliations
Empowering young minds through design thinking and innovation—revolutionizing learning and creativity in every program!
Our Impact
Sofoniyas Tesfaye
GYA, EdTech Solution During Covid, Read More Below
Through our partnership with the globally recognized EdTech innovator Shared Studios Inc., NY, we have connected over 2,000 young Ethiopians to immersive learning experiences in AI, digital literacy, and innovation. The workshops were delivered inside the Addis Ababa School of Fine Arts and Design, enabling students to access world-class educational opportunities and cutting-edge technology.
During Africa Skills Week hosted by the African Union, we contributed to several high-level
panels and innovation labs, where we showcased our EdTech expertise and articulated our
vision for transforming
Africa’s education system through technology, creativity, and inclusive innovation.
