
Become a Member of Origin
Join a growing community of thinkers, makers, farmers, technologists, artists, and dreamers working together to shape an African future rooted in indigenous knowledge, innovation, and collaboration.
At Origin, we believe the most powerful solutions come from the ground up—from local practices, community wisdom, and shared experimentation. Whether you’re interested in sustainable farming, digital storytelling, immersive technologies, or building circular economies, there’s a place for you here.
Origin Members
Challengers
What to expect?
Easy setup.
At Origin, we believe the most powerful solutions come from the ground up—from local practices, community wisdom, and shared experimentation. Whether you’re interested in sustainable farming, digital storytelling, immersive technologies, or building circular economies, there’s a place for you here.
Why Join Origin?
Collaborate on real-world projects in climate adaptation, rural innovation, indigenous technology, and cultural preservation.
Access workshops, labs, and residencies that blend creativity, science, and ancestral wisdom.
Connect with a pan-African network of doers and visionaries.
Grow your ideas with support from experienced mentors, researchers, and creatives.
Who Can Join?
Origin is open to anyone passionate about co-creating solutions for our shared future—students, community leaders, designers, scientists, educators, farmers, and everyone in between.
How to Get Involved
Membership is simple. Tell us about your interests, your community, or a project you’re dreaming of. We’ll follow up with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and create.
- How to Become A Member
- How to Submit Challenges

Create a Profile
Origin Research & Innovation Lab.
Main steps
1. Create a Free Account
Start by signing up with your name, email, and a few basic details. This helps us get to know who you are. Go to Sign Up / Create an Account.
2. Update Your Origin Profile
Add more about yourself—your skills, community, work, or passions. Your profile helps others in the network discover and collaborate with you.
3. Select Your Areas of Interest
Tell us what you're most curious or passionate about. Whether it's indigenous tech, sustainable agriculture, digital art, storytelling, or systems design—we’ll connect you with the right people and projects.

BECOME A PROBLEM SOLVER
Origin Research & Innovation Lab.
Main steps
1. Create a Free Account
Start by signing up with your name, email, and a few basic details. This helps us get to know who you are. Go to Sign Up / Create an Account.
2. Update Your Origin Profile
Add more about yourself—your skills, community, work, or passions. Your profile helps others in the network discover and collaborate with you.
3. Select Your Areas of Interest
Tell us what you're most curious or passionate about. Whether it's indigenous tech, sustainable agriculture, digital art, storytelling, or systems design—we’ll connect you with the right people and projects.
4.. Choose a Challenge to Solve
Explore real-world challenges submitted by communities, organizations, and innovators. If selected, you’ll have the opportunity to submit your solution and stand a chance to win recognition, support, and an award prize for your work.