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The Qubit Team

We are a team of experts spanning AI governance, policy, ethics, and technology, driving impactful AI solutions across Africa. Together, we ensure AI solutions that are effective, inclusive, and transformative.
Our Mandate

Shaping the Future of AI for Africa

Qubit Hub is an African-based AI research, innovation, and development lab. We exist to ensure that African perspectives, priorities, and interests are meaningfully represented in the design, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence — on the continent and globally.

Incubated by Qhala, we bring together researchers, technologists, policymakers, and practitioners united by a common purpose: building an AI future that works for Africa.

How We Work

Four Pillars of Impact

Research

Generating original, Africa-led knowledge on AI risks, opportunities, and governance frameworks relevant to the continent.

Policy & Governance

Translating research into actionable guidance for governments, regulators, and multilateral bodies shaping AI policy in Africa.

Innovation

Supporting AI builders and practitioners to develop responsible, contextually appropriate solutions for African challenges.

Convenings

Hosting dialogues, roundtables, and fellowships that connect Africa's AI ecosystem and amplify our collective voice globally.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

These principles guide how we research, how we collaborate, and how we show up for the communities we serve.

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Africa First

We centre African voices, contexts, and priorities in everything we do — from research questions to policy recommendations.

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Inclusive Innovation

We believe AI's benefits must be accessible to all. We design for the margins to create systems that work for everyone.

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Rigorous Excellence

Our work is grounded in evidence, peer scrutiny, and intellectual honesty. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of scholarship.

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Collaborative Spirit

We build bridges across disciplines, sectors, and borders — academia, civil society, government, and industry working together.

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Ethical Integrity

We navigate the complex intersection of technology and society with transparency, accountability, and care for unintended consequences.

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Long-term Thinking

We invest in durable solutions — building institutions, capacity, and knowledge that outlast any single project or cycle.