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Strengthening the city's digital ecosystem
byCommunauté Urbaine de Douala(Local authority)
Key information
Publication date
27 April 2026
Timing
Permanent
Remote action
Partially
Target audience
Diaspora exclusively
Innovation
Published on 27 April 2026
Innovation
General description
In Douala, the digital ecosystem is gradually taking shape and is establishing itself as Cameroon's leading technology hub.
The city benefits from the presence of incubators such as ActivSpaces, which supports numerous startups in the fintech and digital services sectors.
Spaces such as Doual'art also contribute to urban innovation and digital creativity.
Events such as the Digital Innovation Festival strengthen connections between entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions.
Hubs and coworking spaces are emerging and facilitating collaboration among digital stakeholders.
Innovative local startups such as Diool are developing payment solutions suited to African businesses.
The ecosystem is still in a structuring phase but presents strong growth potential.
Impacts / Objectives
Strengthen the structuring of the local digital ecosystem.
Foster the creation and growth of innovative startups.
Accelerate the digitalization of local businesses and services.
Develop access to fintech solutions for SMEs.
Stimulate innovation in e-commerce and digital logistics.
Encourage the emergence of SaaS solutions suited to the local market.
Support emerging sectors such as healthtech, edtech, and agritech.
Contribution details
Invest in local startups and support their seed phase.
Provide technical skills in software development, data, and AI.
Facilitate access to networks of international investors.
Create bridges with major global technology hubs.
Support the structuring and growth of digital companies.
Participate in mentoring young digital entrepreneurs.
Fund innovation and incubation programs.
Mission conditions
The mission is part of a collaborative and partnership-based approach. The conditions for the diaspora's participation will be defined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the contributions (investment, expertise, network). Regular and transparent communication will be ensured for project monitoring.
Expected remuneration
100% volunteer
Facilities offered
Dedicated contact person
Communauté Urbaine de Douala
Cameroon
Diaspora focal points
S
Samuel Jangwa Solle
Chef Cellule Attractivité Territoriale et Promotion de l'Investissement Privé
J
Jennifer Yondo Iwiye MOULOBY
Chef de Division de la Communication
Estimated processing time: 96 hours
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Strengthening the city's digital ecosystem
Communauté Urbaine de Douala
Diaspora contributions sought
🎁 Donations
🎓 Skills
💰 Investment
🌐 Networks & influence
Communauté Urbaine de Douala
Cameroon
Diaspora focal points
S
Samuel Jangwa Solle
Chef Cellule Attractivité Territoriale et Promotion de l'Investissement Privé
J
Jennifer Yondo Iwiye MOULOBY
Chef de Division de la Communication
Estimated processing time: 96 hours
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