BORDERLESS LAB
Catalyzing Innovation for a Connected World.
Welcome to Borderless Lab: Supporting the Windrush Project
At Borderless Lab, we are on a mission to transform the digital landscape, fostering a connected world where innovation knows no borders. Through strategic initiatives and impactful programs, we aim to support the Windrush Project and build the next generation of talent and entrepreneurs in Manchester. Our focus lies in catalyzing technology and innovation to create a lasting impact on payments, credit, and market access.
Digital Transformation Opportunity
The digital economy is currently underperforming due to various challenges such as a lack of connectivity, trust issues, and fragmentation across the continent. To address these issues, we believe in leveraging the SME and tech-enabled ecosystem to drive trade and economic growth. By providing a proactive approach to scaling businesses with payment at the core, we envision overcoming obstacles and fostering a thriving digital economy.
Challenges and Solutions for Borderless Project
The Borderless Project faces significant challenges, including limited access to resources, funding for research and development, and foundational elements essential for its acceleration. To fast-track progress, we propose a proactive program that addresses these challenges head-on, promoting real-time development and trade among African countries.
SME’s AI Opportunity
We recognize the acute challenges faced by SMEs in financing, especially when dealing with the informal sector. Our programs focus on capacity development to mitigate risks, sharpen entrepreneurship skills, and provide comprehensive support, including business tools, risk management, and operational performance enhancement.
Funding Requirements
To execute our vision, we require £3 million over two years. We propose diverse funding models, including:
- private sector companies
- fundraising events
- government support
- partnerships with universities.
Sectors for Accelerator
Our accelerator will focus on sectors crucial for growth, including:
- hospitality
- FMCG
- fintech
- education
- SME digitization
- climate technology
- AI
- creative economy
- gaming
- financial and digital inclusion
Adanian Labs Verticals
Tech Tool
Development
We align our AI and blockchain tech team to multi-faceted companies in order to build fluid, agnostic and scalable tech solutions in a wide variety of industries.
Capacity Building
Through a special focus in digital skills, AI, Blockchain and the creatives industry, we aim to fill the knowledge gap in Africa and facilitate technology knowledge transfer
A Borderless Africa
Our startups can leverage our pan-Africa network of studios and corporate partnerships enabling swift and ease of market entries.
Venture Building
Our startups can leverage our pan-Africa network of studios and corporate partnerships enabling swift and ease of market entries.
Accelerator Program Overview
Month 1
Induction, recruitment, resource allocation, tech architecture, and KPI setting.
Months 2 - 3
Product and business development, legal support, human resource management, investor readiness, and mentorship.
Success Stories
YVGB SME & MSME Program
Our #YouVeGotBusiness program aims to impact 20,000 MSMEs directly, with one banking partner onboarded and 10,000 views on YouTube. The program focuses on supporting women-led/owned SMEs, digitizing businesses, and reducing the business failure rate.
Join Us
Join us at Borderless Lab as we drive innovation, empower businesses, and create a borderless future for the next generation of talent and entrepreneurs. Together, let's shape a connected world!