Work with the institution building Africa's next generation of professionals
GearUp Africa partners with platforms, employers, and organisations who want more than a logo — we build working relationships with real value on both sides.
We don't do passive logos. Every partner has a clear value exchange — what you bring, what you get, and how we stay in touch.
Programme partner
Platforms & training providers
e.g. FestMan, Financial Edge, DataCamp
Provide content, certifications, or platform access to our analyst cohort. In return, get structured feedback, a live test audience, and university reach across Ghana and Nigeria.
What you get
Quarterly usage feedback from trained analysts
Focus group access for new products
Ambassador reach across 14 universities
Co-branding on programme materials
Consulting collaboration opportunities
Employer partner
Companies & organisations
e.g. client firms, professional services, startups
Offer project placements, internships, or real-world gig opportunities to GAP analysts. Get pre-screened, coached talent before they hit the open market.
What you get
Early access to high-performing analysts
Analysts trained in professional communication
CSR impact documentation for your reports
Ongoing talent pipeline as cohorts rotate
Named recognition across GearUp channels
Funding partner
Corporates & foundations
e.g. development banks, foundations, CSR teams
Support scholarships, programme operations, or specific cohort initiatives. We produce the impact data and storytelling content so your CSR team always has what it needs.
What you get
Named recognition across all channels
Quarterly impact reports with real data
Scholar and analyst story content
SDG 4, 5 & 8 alignment documentation
Annual newsletter co-authoring opportunity
What partnership looks like
Structured so it stays useful
Partnerships fade when they become administrative. Here is how we keep ours active.
1
Quarterly check-ins
We schedule regular touchpoints — not just when there's a problem. You always know how your contribution is being used and what's working.
2
Impact reporting
We collect usage data and analyst feedback on your behalf, and send you structured reports — so your CSR or marketing team always has content ready.
3
Named recognition
We publicly acknowledge what each partner provides — on the website, in newsletters, and at events. You are not just a logo on a wall.
4
Annual review & renewal
At the end of each year we sit down, review what the partnership delivered, and agree what the next year looks like — for both sides.
CFA Institute sponsored our analysts with access to the Investment Foundations Certificate, providing foundational knowledge of the investment industry, key financial concepts, and professional ethics.
Data learning platform providing GAP analysts with free course access, live bootcamp opportunities, and focus group participation across Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Generative AI, and Machine Learning.
Through DataCamp Donates, DataCamp provides GAP analysts with access to online learning in data and analytics, helping them build practical skills in Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Generative AI, and Machine Learning