Adanian Labs

Adanian Labs is a Pan-African AI, Blockchain, and Smart Technologies Venture Studio that builds, nurtures, and scales impact-driven tech startups across Africa. As a #VentureBuilder, it leverages shared resources and a socio-economic ecosystem model to support everything from technology development to go-to-market strategies, with the goal of creating resilient “CAMELS” — companies able to thrive with limited resources .

Key Facts

• Founded: 2012

• Type: Privately Held Venture Studio

• Industry: IT Services & IT Consulting; ICT/Telecommunications

• Company size: ~51–200 employees

• Headquarters:

  • The Pavilion, Lower Kabete Road, Westlands, Nairobi 00601, Kenya

• Other Offices:

  • Mkungu Close, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

  • Lagos, Nigeria

  • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Salford, UK

Services & Programs

• Venture Building Program:

  • Targets idea-phase tech startups, offering capital (up to $120 000 equity), advisory, and operational support.

  • One-year program culminating in a launched product, repeat customers, a defined revenue model, and preparation for seed-round funding

• Tech Solutions:

  • Development of AI, Blockchain, Web3.0, and other smart technologies tailored for African SMEs.

  • Tech Tools lineup, capacity-building modules, content portal, and PDI (Product-Design-Incubation) model.

• Shared-Economy Ecosystem:

  • Partners with learning institutions, tech companies, development agencies, and government bodies to amplify impact and resource sharing

Notable Initiatives & Impact

• Pan-African Expansion:

  • Since launch, expanded from Kenya into Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Nigeria, and the UK — with plans for DRC, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire by 2025 .

• “Adanian Camel Theory”:

  • A community philosophy fostering innovation and resilience, aiming to build 300 startups over five years.

• Capacity Building & Ecosystem Development:

  • Runs workshops, hackathons, and accelerator-style cohorts to upskill entrepreneurs and technical teams.

Partnerships & Ecosystem

Adanian Labs collaborates with:

• Academic & Research Institutions

• Technology Providers & Industry Leaders

• Development Partners & NGOs

• Government Agencies

These partnerships facilitate regulatory support, market access, and co-creation opportunities .

Leadership & Team Highlights

• Irene Phoebe Kiwia, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer (CGO) — driving AI innovation and female empowerment in tech

• Gideon Isaac Ikindu, COO & CEO of Reward Ads Kenya — oversees operations and strategic growth

Contact & Social

• Website: adanianlabs.io

• General Enquiries: Via online form on Contact Us page

• Email: pdi@adanianlabs.io

• Phone: +254 794 342 159

• X (Twitter): @adanianlabs