Spark Tech Africa, a new digital platform designed to support passionate Africans through relationships, knowledge and tech, has officially launched in Lagos.
 
It offers a bold new model for connecting young African girls with global tech mentorship and learning opportunities. Spark Tech Africa is built to connect thousands of African girls to world-class mentors in Silicon Valley and beyond, helping them gain the skills, guidance and exposure needed to pursue careers in technology. The initiative aimed to bridge the mentorship and knowledge gap by pairing young women with experienced professionals who can guide them through hands-on project work and personal development.

The founder, Camille Ananyi, said: “SPARK Tech Africa is more than a programme. I know what it’s like to grow up without a mentor. Not everyone gets that guidance early, and I’ve seen firsthand how that gap can limit potential. I was fortunate to live in the US, where I had access to mentors who steered me and built my confidence. SPARK is my way of creating that same opportunity for others, building a bridge between the dreams of African girls and the possibilities in global tech. Through mentorship, learning, and collaboration, we’re setting a new standard for inclusive innovation.”

Ananyi, who began learning how to code with Scratch at the CoCreation Hub’s Summer of Code in Lagos, furthered her tech training with ID Tech at Stanford University. She said the SPARK portal offers a range of features designed to support learning and mentorship.

The Learn Page is a curated library of resources that teaches mentees how to code and build real-world tech projects. The Matching Page uses smart functionality to pair mentees with mentors based on shared interests, skills, and goals. A dedicated section called Women’s Stories showcases inspiring video interviews from mentors who share their journeys and lessons.

The programme runs yearly from December to April. During this period, selected mentees are matched with mentors aligned with their aspirations and work collaboratively on meaningful tech projects. At the end of each cycle, SPARK highlights some of the most outstanding projects. The creators of these selected works are invited to an exclusive two-week summer camp in Silicon Valley, where they deepen their knowledge, visit leading tech companies and refine their innovations in a global environment.