In development
RIO AI
AI-powered habit tracking and accountability platform helping African students build discipline, measure progress, and achieve sustainable growth.
- AI
- Education
- Analytics
Mikaelson Innovation Labs
Building tomorrow’s solutions today
Our Innovation Labs are where breakthrough ideas meet cutting-edge technology. We develop practical solutions for real-world challenges facing African communities.
What we do
Our labs focus on creating technology solutions that directly address the unique challenges and opportunities within African communities.
Research & Development
Conducting deep research into local challenges and developing innovative technological solutions tailored to community needs.
Prototype Development
Building and testing proof-of-concept solutions before scaling them for broader community implementation.
AI & Machine Learning
Leveraging artificial intelligence to solve complex problems in education, healthcare, and economic development.
Digital Products
Creating mobile and web applications that improve access to essential services and opportunities.
Open Source
Contributing to and creating open-source projects that empower developers and benefit the global community.
Featured projects
Discover our current initiatives and their impact on communities across Africa.
ideabuild
In development
Rental Hub
Platform simplifying rental property discovery, verification and tenant-landlord management across Nigerian cities.
- Real Estate
- Nigeria
- Tech
Our innovation process
From idea to implementation, we follow a structured approach to ensure our solutions create meaningful impact.
Step 01
Research & Discovery
We engage with communities to understand their unique challenges and identify opportunities for technological intervention.
Step 02
Design & Prototype
Our team designs user-centered solutions and builds functional prototypes for testing and validation.
Step 03
Test & Iterate
We conduct extensive testing with real users, gathering feedback and refining our solutions for optimal performance.
Step 04
Deploy & Scale
Successful solutions are deployed across communities and scaled to maximize their positive impact.
Join our innovation journey
Whether you’re a developer, researcher, or community leader, there’s a place for you in our innovation ecosystem.
- Collaborate with like-minded innovators
- Turn your ideas into impactful solutions
- Contribute to Africa’s tech ecosystem