My Story & Mission
From Belgium to Kinshasa: Building Africa's Entrepreneurial Future
A Journey Of Purpose
Sidonie Latere is a key figure in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s entrepreneurial landscape. As the Founder and CEO of Kobo Hub, an organization dedicated to accelerating startups in Kinshasa since May 2018, she has played a crucial role in promoting innovation and economic growth in the region.
Born in the DRC, Sidonie pursued her studies and career in Belgium, gaining invaluable international business experience across multiple industries. Her time abroad equipped her with a global perspective on entrepreneurship, innovation, and business development.
Upon her return to Kinshasa, she recognized the immense potential of entrepreneurship, but also the significant challenges aspiring entrepreneurs face. Drawing lessons from her own experiences with failed projects, she identified the critical need for a supportive ecosystem where entrepreneurs could access mentorship, resources, and guidance.
20+
Startups Accelerated
6+
Years of Impact
Leading
DRC Innovation Hub
Vision for the Future
Fostering creative solutions and breakthrough thinking to address the unique challenges of African entrepreneurship.
Kobo Hub: A Vision Realized
Founded in May 2018, Kobo Hub has become the leading startup accelerator in Kinshasa, providing comprehensive support to entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
The organization offers a unique combination of mentorship programs, workspace facilities, networking opportunities, and access to funding. Since its inception, Kobo Hub has successfully accelerated over 100 startups across various sectors including technology, agriculture, education, and social enterprise.
Blogs & Insights
Some of My Blogs
Interview with Sidonie Latere, founder of the Congolese start-up accelerator ‘Kobo Hub’
Kobo Hub, launched in May 2018 by Sidonie Latere, is a 100% Congolese platform dedicated to the acceleration of start-ups and young businesses in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their mission is to accelerate the emergence and success of local entrepreneurs developing projects that meet local needs and promote local skills. These projects can..
DRC: Sidonie Latere Promotes Entrepreneur-ship and Innovation
After several years in Belgium, she returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo to support her community. She is now leading an innovation center, where she has launched numerous programs and initiatives aimed at supporting and mentoring Congolese entrepreneurs and innovators...
DRC: interview with Sidonie Latere, founder of a "100% Congolese business accelerator"
Hello Mrs. Sidonie Latere and thank you for giving us your time. You are responsible for Kobo Hub, a Congolese incubator-accelerator. What services do you offer? Sidonie Latere : Kobohub offers completely different services to incubators, in particular because we support existing projects. While an incubator helps develop ideas into projects. The goal is to...
Sidonie LATERE at the head of Kobo hub
Sidonie Latere Niati is the founder of Kobo Hub, a startup accelerator based in Kinshasa. She has training in marketing and advertising in Belgium. In 2013, she returned to settle in Kinshasa where she held the position of creative director in a local advertising agency and a year later she created her own communications company called Welike which has been operating for six years. Very quickly, she realized that there are several business opportunities in DR Congo...
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