Building Africa’s Digital Future

A pioneering endeavor committed to a 100-year research initiative aimed at developing self-sustaining virtual and physical infrastructures that transcend geographical limitations, empowering Africa and its diaspora. Through SHiELD.Lab, the project seeks to provide an intellectual and technological foundation for the growth and sustainability of the SHIELD blockchain ecosystem

Get to know us

  • To ignite a 100-year movement that empowers Africa and its diaspora through decentralized innovation, self-sustaining infrastructure, and inclusive digital sovereignty.
    A future where African communities lead the world in technological governance, blockchain equity, and collaborative advancement.

  • SHiELD.Lab exists to pioneer Africa’s first public-private blockchain ecosystem by uniting researchers, developers, leaders, and communities in an open laboratory of ideas.
    We fuel innovation through rigorous research, transparent governance, and grassroots collaboration — building resilient digital and physical systems that transcend borders, generations, and limitations

  • SHiELD.Lab will create a legacy of digital sovereignty, sustained innovation, and empowered self-governance for Africa and its diaspora by establishing a resilient, self-sustaining blockchain ecosystem that drives inclusive economic growth, intellectual collaboration, and global leadership in decentralized technologies over the next 100 years.

Our Research Program

"Through our Data Research Incentive Program, we empower individuals to take control of their data while earning compensation for contributing to research. Our platform offers tailored solutions for education, healthcare, legal systems, and virtual identity, driving meaningful insights and innovation across sectors."

Leadership

The African Union SHiELD Foundation (AUSF) is an independent organization entrusted with the oversight and guidance of Africa's first public-private blockchain, SHIELD, and its ecosystem. With a focus on empowering Africa’s people, the foundation aims to put transformative power directly into their hands, driving innovation and progress across the continent.