Ecosystem Enabler

Building Purpose-Driven Solutions.

We support early-stage founders transforming bold ideas into scalable, sustainable ventures that address real-world challenges across Africa and Asia.

Our Approach View Portfolio
2020
Established
80+
Founders Guided
10+
Ventures Supported
Global
Reach

About Us

Social Impact Africa is an ecosystem enabler committed to supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs building solutions for real-world challenges across Africa and Asia.

We work at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact—helping early-stage founders transform ideas into scalable, sustainable ventures.

Our Story

Since 2020, we have been building and strengthening the social innovation ecosystem. What began as a response to visible gaps has evolved into a platform that brings together mentorship, networks, and strategic guidance across global markets.

Collaboration

The People Behind the Vision

A collective of experts working across Africa, Asia, and globally.

Radhika Mia, PhD

Founder & CEO

She is an ecosystem enabler working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, circular design, and human-centered design. With experience across India, Europe, and Africa, she supports founders in moving from unclear ideas to grounded, actionable direction. Her work focuses on helping entrepreneurs understand their users, uncover blind spots, and build solutions rooted in real problems—laying the foundation for not only product–market fit but founder-market fit and sustainable growth.

She was part of the early team at CIIE (now IIMA Ventures), and later founded Social Impact Africa in 2020, working with 80+ startups across the continent. She has collaborated with institutions including the Indian Institutes of Technology, MS University of Baroda, and the University of Kashmir.

Her approach combines practical tools with deep reflection, shaped by over 16 years of meditation practice and cross-ecosystem experience.

Viral Shah

Director of Strategy and Operations

Expert in ecosystem development and operational excellence, driving the strategic growth and sustainability of Social Impact Africa, and provides financial and compliance guidance to startups.

Our Associates

Jesse Naidoo

Co-Founder of Clothes to Good

Khumukani Phiri

Associate — Malawi

Strategic Partners

University of
Johannesburg
Barloworld CAT
SIX
Box Commerce

Impact Showcase

A curated look at the ventures we have supported across global sectors.

Social Impact Summit 2022

Landmark Gatherings

Explore pathways for building impactful, scalable ventures across emerging markets in Africa and Asia.

Social Innovation Social Impact Changemakers

Portfolio Companies

Showcasing early-stage ventures addressing humanity's most pressing challenges.