Co-Creation Lab #6: Improving e-commerce last mile delivery in Africa

Co-creation Lab#6 will be conducted online on October 3rd, 5th, 10th and 12th.

Sessions will run from noon to 4pm (2 – 6pm CEST/CAT; 3 – 7pm EEST/EAT)

Apply to Co-Creation Lab #6 by September 25th 2023

DIGILOGIC Labs are the opportunity for innovators, employees and entrepreneurs to refine their problem-solving attitude and the capability to spotlight the potential of digital technologies in the Logistics Critical Mile. 

The original approach and the group work bringing together different mindsets and backgrounds will create an added value for all the participants. 

Our experts will engage you in team building, design thinking, know-how exchange, fast prototyping, during a 2-week program that will boost your personal skills and your network.

Join a team of peers from Europe and Africa to prototype your digital solution in this virtual hands-on international experience.

 

Business-oriented approach

6 co-creation laboratories will be offered in year 2022 and 2023. During the laboratories African business cases in the Logistics Critical Mile will be presented and analyzed with the support of European and African DIHs facilitators.

Participants - techy guys, would-be entrepreneurs and self-employed people, startups, SMEs, ICT professionals will have the chance to collaboratively work on feasible solutions to concrete problem statement, leveraging on digital technologies.

We will accommodate up to 20 people per Lab.

Co-Creation Labs are a Peer-to-Peer Hands-on Experience

Logistics Critical Mile in Africa is the framework of six virtual laboratories where you will increase your problem-solving, learn what’s new in logistics and work with amazing people.

How can you apply?

  • Step 1: If you have not done so yet, register onto the platform by following the link here.
  • Step 2: Once you have registered, you will be required to log in. You can follow the link here.
  • Step 3: Once you have logged in you will have access to the application form under the Co-creation Labs page.
    Note: You will only be able to apply when you have registered onto the platform and logged in.

Who can join?

  • • University students with significant interest in logistics, entrepreneurship, innovation
  • • Would-be entrepreneurs that are developing their business idea
  • • Tech startups founders or employees
  • • IT developers
  • • Micro and small enterprises owners or employees
  • • Informal economy actors in the logistics critical mile
Requirements
  • • Commitment to take part to the whole programme (4 sessions x 4 hours each)
  • • Eagerness to be active in the group work
  • • English is the working language
  • • Participants have to provide IT equipment, ideally including camera and headset and a good connection

Time: noon- 4 pm GMT (2-6 pm CEST/CAT ; 3-7 pm EEST/EAT

PAST LABS

Co-Creation Lab #1: Solutions for African smart addressing systems.

Co-Creation Lab #2: Digitizing last mile distribution in remote areas.

Co-Creation Lab #3: Cold chain solutions to reduce post-harvest losses.

Co-Creation Lab #4: Matching supply and demand in informal retail supply chains.

Co-Creation Lab #5: Enhancing Last Mile Logistics in Humanitarian Aid Delivery across Africa.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you require technical assistance during the registration/application phase, please contact us at [email protected]. We will help you with any technical issues or inquiries you may have regarding the registration process.

For more information about the #5CCLAB program, please contact us at [email protected]. Include “DIGILOGIC CCLAB” in the subject line of your email for a prompt response.