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Hanga Central

Hanga Central is a digital platform that supports Rwanda's entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting startups, innovation hubs, accelerators, mentors, and investors. It focuses on enhancing collaboration and growth within the startup community.

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Overview

What Hanga Central does

What Hanga Central is

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status: Active
Organization type: Community
Founded: Founded in 2023
Approximate age: About 3 years
Structured capabilities: Community · Event host
Last reviewed: April 5, 2026

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Capability profile

Hanga Central as a community

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Community overview

Hanga Central is an organization focused on fostering innovation and growth within the Rwandan startup ecosystem. It serves as a central hub for digital economy initiatives, connecting startups, investors, mentors, and entrepreneurship support organizations. The organization is based in Rwanda and aims to empower entrepreneurs by providing resources and networking opportunities.

Community focus

Hanga Central invests in and supports startups across various sectors, particularly in technology and innovation. The organization connects entrepreneurs with investors and mentors, facilitating access to funding and guidance. It focuses on early-stage ventures and aims to enhance the entrepreneurial landscape in Rwanda.

Member value

Members benefit from networking opportunities, access to funding, mentorship, and resources to support their entrepreneurial journey.

Membership

Pricing models: free

Format and cadence

Modality: in-person
Schedule: rolling-admissions
Commitment: light

Availability

Membership state: Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience: Founders · Investors · Operators
Benefits: network-access and mentorship
Program types: community
Selection criteria: open
Stages: Pre-seed · Seed
Regions: Africa

Community activity

Events and activity

Recurring events include Founders Friday, a series focused on startup founders; Ecosystem Breakfast, networking events for ecosystem stakeholders; Capital Clinic, a platform for discussing funding opportunities; and FinTech Friday, which focuses on financial technology.

Notable members

Key team members include Shyaka Charles (Co-Founder and Managing Director), Tadhim Uwizeye (Founder, OLADO BUSINESS GROUP LTD), Pacifique Nezerwa (Founder, NELEVAT), Jean de Dieu Habaguhirwa (Founder, STEPIN), Fiston Munyampeta (CTO, KIMU TECHNOLOGIES LTD), and Semafara Joseph (CEO, SEPIA HIRE).

Capability profile

Hanga Central as an event host

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Event focus

Hanga Central is dedicated to fostering innovation and growth within the Rwandan startup ecosystem. It serves as a central hub for digital economy initiatives, connecting startups, investors, mentors, and entrepreneurship support organizations. The organization aims to empower entrepreneurs by providing resources and networking opportunities.

Format narrative

Hanga Central organizes various programs and events to support startups, including networking events, workshops, and collaboration with entrepreneurship support organizations.

Participant value

Hanga Central connects entrepreneurs with investors and mentors, facilitating access to funding and guidance, thereby enhancing the entrepreneurial landscape in Rwanda.