SPX Innovation Hub
Turning science, technology, and enterprise ideas into practical, scalable development solutions across Africa. We support applied research, enterprise development, and digital innovation.
Turning science, technology, and enterprise ideas into practical, scalable development solutions across Africa. We support applied research, enterprise development, and digital innovation.
We conduct hands-on experimentation and field research to develop practical solutions for agriculture, energy, climate, and circular economy.
We incubate and support early-stage businesses with training, prototyping resources, and market pathways to scale impact.
We develop digital agriculture tools, informational platforms, and market systems that support producers and enterprises.
6 innovations found
Our platform for developing ideas that arise from Africa’s challenges.
Developing and testing beneficial bacteria that accelerate the conversion of coffee pulp and agricultural waste into nutrient-rich organic compost.
A digital system providing real-time agronomy, market, and quality management advice to coffee-growing communities.
Supporting early-stage ventures in agritech, clean energy, and circular economy through technical mentorship and field-testing access.
Digital tools designed to improve market transparency and help smallholders and MSMEs connect more effectively with buyers.
An international-standard institute building specialized skills in coffee roasting, sensory evaluation, and quality grading.
Hosting sector-specific challenges to identify and support African-born solutions to local development bottlenecks.
SPX runs a coffee training institute that supports coffee professionals build the skills needed for the global market. This initiative strengthens Ethiopia’s coffee sector by improving the knowledge needed for value addition and global competitiveness.
The Innovation Hub hosts and supports hackathons, sector dialogues, and community-based design processes to explore opportunities in key sectors.
Are you an innovator, researcher, or entrepreneur working on solutions for Africa's development challenges? Let's collaborate to scale your impact.