Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub (BDIH) - Gaborone - Botswana

Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub is incorporated as a company to develop and operate Botswana’ s first Science and Technology Park to create an environment that supports start-ups and existing local companies as well as attract international companies and institutions to develop and grow competitive technology driven and knowledge based businesses.

The Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub (BDIH) is a transformative initiative launched by the Government of Botswana aimed at fostering a culture of innovation and boosting the country’s competitiveness in the digital economy. Situated in the heart of Gaborone, BDIH serves as a nexus for startups, academic institutions, and global technology firms, promoting research and development, entrepreneurship, and the creation of innovative technology solutions.

BDIH focuses on sectors that leverage technology to drive progress, including Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), biotechnology, energy, and environment. The hub offers state-of-the-art facilities, business support services, and access to funding, aiming to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies and ideas. By providing a collaborative ecosystem, BDIH is instrumental in nurturing talent, creating high-value jobs, and attracting foreign investment, propelling Botswana towards becoming a knowledge-based economy. This initiative not only enhances Botswana’s technological landscape but also plays a crucial role in its socio-economic development, making it a model for innovation in Africa.