AI Factory Ecosystem I Africa | Sovereign | Sustainable
Africa’s First Sovereign AI Factory Ecosystem
Empowering Africa to lead in AI — powered by renewable energy and collaboration.
A 100MW AI Campus supporting Africa's digital independence.
- African
- Sovereign
- Sustainable
- NVIDIA Technology + Partners
POWER
130MW Green Energy
CAPACITY
100MW AI Factory
COMPUTE
10MW USIO Supercomputer
KNOWLEDGE
Synectics Center for Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
PARTNERS
Ecosystem & Community
Concept
What is USIO?
USIO is Africa’s first sovereign AI ecosystem.
Combining compute, training, and collaboration to build local talent and digital independence.
- A catalyst for Africa’s digital sovereignty and independence
- A place where technology meets talent
- A platform for research, experimentation, and growth
- A community built around sustainability and collaboration
Why Choose USIO?
USIO enables Africa to build its own AI future, locally powered, locally owned, and globally connected. It’s where innovation meets opportunity, and ideas become impact.
- Enablement – access to tools and knowledge to build and deploy AI
- Renewability – powered entirely by renewable hydropower
- Autonomy – data and compute remain in Africa
- Partnership – connecting universities, startups, enterprises, and public institutions
Why it Exists
Sovereignty
Data and compute remain in Africa
Sustainability
Powered by renewable hydropower
Empowerment
Tools and knowledge to build and deploy AI
Collaboration
Connecting universities, startups, enterprises, and public institutions
African AI Center of Excellence
The African AI Center of Excellence (ACAII) is the heart of USIO’s knowledge ecosystem. It connects universities, startups, enterprises, and public institutions to accelerate education, research, and applied innovation across Africa.
- Training programs to develop Africa’s next generation of AI professionals
- Cross-sector research linking academia and industry
- Partnerships with enterprises, startups, and governments
- Applied AI projects solving challenges in healthcare, energy, agriculture, and finance
- Accessible knowledge and mentorship for all users
Learn how your organization can participate
Mission
To ensure Africa doesn’t just adopt AI, but shapes it, creating local expertise, intellectual property, and digital independence for generations to come.
- Learning pathways | Research | Mentorship
Sustainability
Powered by Uganda’s renewable hydropower, USIO’s modular campus is built for maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact.
- 100% renewable energy generated in Uganda
- Energy-efficient design with cooling and heat recovery systems
- Sustainable community growth through local reinvestment and innovation
Campus Overview
Designed to scale to 100MW, serving research, enterprise, and innovation
100 MW
AI Factory Capacity
Connected
Carrier Neutral Connectivity
Efficient
Green Renewable energy, Low Carbon Footprint, Heat Re-Use, Sustainable
Secure
Built for research and enterprise
What You Get With USIO
Connect with Mentors, Partners and Innovators
USIO provides access to AI capacity, expertise, and a community that helps you move from concept to real-world impact. Whether you are exploring ideas, building models, or scaling solutions, you’ll find support and resources to grow.
Access AI capacity on demand
Join collaborative projects and research programs
Connect with mentors, partners, and innovators
Be part of a growing ecosystem shaping Africa’s AI future
Tell us what drives your AI ambitions - join Africa's sovereign AI ecosystem today
Curious to learn more? Tell us what drives your AI ambitions or download the full USIO brochure to explore how you can join the ecosystem.
The brochure includes details about the AI Factory concept, collaboration opportunities, and the benefits of joining Africa’s AI community.
Yes, I am interested in becoming a future user of USIO
Express your interest in joining USIO’s AI ecosystem — non-binding and confidential
What this means
- Your organization would consider using USIO once its services are live.
- You’d like to receive updates about early access, product milestones, and partnership opportunities.
- This form is non-binding and purely expresses interest — no commitments.
Areas of interest
Current use of AI
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Submit your interest
Complete the form below to share your organization’s interest in becoming a future user of USIO. Once submitted, you’ll receive occasional updates about milestones, progress, and opportunities to engage as we prepare for launch.
