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A Techstars-backed startup studio that trains Web3 talents and incubates projects across Africa.
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After 3 startup shutdowns, this founder built Africaβs biggest Web3 incubation programme
Techpoint Africa - Jan 21, 2026
Eric Annan bought Bitcoin at $350 and made significant profits, leading to his interest in blockchain technology. Annan founded Aya HQ, Africa's largest Web3 incubation program, to support African founders in the blockchain space.

βWe donβt need aid. We need trust.β Inside Ayaβs $7M bet on African Web3 builders
Bendada.com - Jul 15, 2025
Eric Annan faced economic disenfranchisement when he was blocked from using PayPal due to his location. He founded Digital Kudi in 2017, facilitating peer-to-peer crypto trades based on offline trust.
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