Deep Tech & Innovation
Engineering Africa’s Technological Sovereignty
At WAGAS GROUP, we see Deep Tech as the engine that will drive Africa’s next industrial revolution — one based not on resource dependency, but on intellectual property, frontier science, and sovereign technology systems.
Our Deep Tech & Innovation program brings together R&D, venture creation, advanced manufacturing, and strategic defense technologies to ensure Africa can compete globally, innovate locally, and control its digital future.
"We’re not just importing technology — we’re creating the ecosystems to invent, scale, and own it."
Our Deep Tech Vision
- Sovereign IP Ownership: African patents, African companies, African scale-ups.
- Frontier Science for Real Problems: Quantum computing for logistics, AI for agriculture, biotech for health.
- Innovation Linked to Infrastructure: Tech is embedded into WAGAS smart cities, energy systems, and industrial parks.
- Talent & Knowledge Economy: Creating a pipeline of engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs ready for global competition.
WAGAS Deep Tech Model
1. Deep Tech Campuses
Purpose-built innovation districts hosting:
- Open innovation labs & research centers
- High-performance computing clusters
- Prototyping and manufacturing workshops
- Startup acceleration hubs linked to the WAGAS Ventures Fund
Current & Planned Campuses: Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Guinea, Senegal.
2. NOVASCEND Innovation Suite
Our proprietary SaaS platform integrates:
- R&D project tracking and collaboration tools
- AI-powered investment screening for startups
- Intellectual property management modules
- APIs for smart city and industrial integration
3. The WAGAS Ventures Model™
A proprietary investment algorithm using:
- 60M+ data points from global startup ecosystems
- Machine Learning, Econometrics, and Game Theory
- Top-30 ranking system to identify high-alpha ventures
- Historical IRR: ~58% over 3–5 years in past exits
4. Research-to-Market Pipeline
- Fundamental Research → Applied Research → Experimental Development
- Prototyping → Testing → Industrialization → Market Launch
- Linked to industrial zones for rapid scale-up
Focus Sectors
Sector | Applications & Goals |
Quantum Computing | Supply chain optimization, national security encryption |
Artificial Intelligence | Predictive health, precision agriculture, smart city management |
Cybernetics & HMI | Defense systems, medical prosthetics, industrial automation |
Green Tech | Waste-to-energy, carbon capture, sustainable materials |
Health & Biotech | Vaccine manufacturing, genetic research, telemedicine |
AgriTech | Smart irrigation, crop analytics, food processing optimization |
Automation & Robotics | Logistics, mobility, smart manufacturing |
Space & Aerospace | Earth observation, satellite-based communications |
Deep Tech in Action
🇹🇩 Chad Cyber-Defense & Innovation Campus
- National hub for cyber resilience and AI-enabled defense systems
- Linked to refinery and energy smart city infrastructure
- Talent programs for engineers, analysts, and security professionals
🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire Bio-Innovation District
- Healthtech and biotech R&D facilities integrated with Smart Health City
- Partnerships with universities and pharma companies for vaccine R&D
🇬🇳 Guinea Materials & Energy Lab
- New materials research for aluminum and other metals
- Linked to biomass energy zones and industrial manufacturing hubs
2030 Targets for Deep Tech & Innovation
- 360+ startups created through WAGAS Deep Tech Campuses
- 100+ African-origin patents filed annually
- 500+ prototypes moved to industrial production
- 2M+ skilled jobs in deep tech sectors
- Integration of AI and Digital Twins in all WAGAS smart cities
Partnership & Collaboration
We work with:
- Governments to embed sovereign technology in national infrastructure.
- Global tech companies for knowledge transfer and co-development.
- Universities & research institutes for frontier science partnerships.
- Investors to scale high-alpha deep tech ventures.
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