About
InnoPower Africa is a pan-African impact organization focused on building resilient economies across Africa.
We believe Africa does not lack talent or ideas. What has been missing is access, access to skills, capital, tools, and global opportunities.
Founded in November 2025, InnoPower Africa works with governments, universities, development institutions, and the African diaspora
to unlock economic mobility for entrepreneurs and young professionals.
We don’t give handouts. We build systems that create ownership, income, and long-term growth.
Our
APPROACH
Two Clear Paths to Economic Mobility
We tackle unemployment and underemployment in two ways:
Path One
Building Business Owners
We help micro, small, and medium-sized businesses start, grow, and scale.
How we do this:
Business training and master-trainer program.
AI-powered business tools for planning, finance, and growth.
Connections to patient capital through i-Philanthropy.
Partnerships with trusted institutions.
Key Partners:
ECOWAS • Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) • University of Lagos
Path Two:
Preparing Talent for Global Jobs
We equip young Africans with practical, in-demand skills and connect them to real work opportunities.
What this includes:
Virtual job placements with diaspora and global businesses.
Paid internships in the US, UK, and Canada.
Talent tracks in:
Virtual Assistance
Marketing & Communications
Design & Media
AI & Technology
Powered by partnerships with NIDCOM and diaspora employers.
Our Impact
- 15+ ECOWAS countries reached
- 6 major institutional partnerships
- 600+ clients and organizations served
- 40,000+ MSMEs supported through partners
The Faces You’ve Been Waiting For
Our team works wonders
Emil Ekiyor: A Journey of Impact and Transformation
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Emil's life changed dramatically at age 15 when he left his large family—including seven sisters and two brothers—to pursue educational opportunities in Daytona Beach, Florida. This pivotal transition taught him invaluable lessons about adaptation, perseverance, and the power of opportunity that continue to inform his work today.
Emil's exceptional athletic abilities earned him a full scholarship to the University of Central Florida, where he distinguished himself not just as an athlete but as a leader, serving as team captain of the football team. His talents propelled him to a six-year career in the National Football League, where he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, and Oakland Raiders.
However, Emil's most significant impact began when he transitioned from professional sports to social entrepreneurship. Drawing on the discipline, strategic thinking, and leadership skills honed during his athletic career, Emil founded InnoPower, a Social Enterprise dedicated to accelerating growth in Black communities in Indiana and Sub-Saharan Africa through entrepreneurship, talent development, and social impact initiatives.
His innovative approach to community empowerment includes launching the groundbreaking Indy Biz Pass, a digital ecosystem connecting minority business owners with essential resources, and founding Advancing Equity Through Tech to address critical talent gaps in the technology sector.
Emil's lived experiences—crossing continents, navigating cultural transitions, and excelling in multiple fields—have shaped his unique perspective on identifying opportunities and creating access for invisible talent globally. His work bridges continents, communities, and sectors, creating pathways to success for underrepresented entrepreneurs and professionals.
His extraordinary contributions have earned him recognition as one of Indiana's 250 Most Influential Leaders for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024. He is also the recipient of the 2023 Indiana Civil Rights Commission Governor's Reception Award for Achievements in Education and the 2024 Indianapolis Office of Minority and Women Business Development Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Impact Award.
Beyond these accolades, Emil is known as an unsung hero who has devoted himself tirelessly to the advancement of all Hoosiers, working across boundaries to create a more inclusive, innovative, and prosperous future.
Remy Chukwunyere is a Nigerian entrepreneur, policy strategist, and ecosystem builder with over two decades of experience working at the intersection of youth development, public policy, and entrepreneurship across Africa.
He currently serves as Director for Africa at InnoPower Africa Foundation, where he leads initiatives focused on democratizing AI literacy, expanding job creation, and supporting early-stage entrepreneurs across the continent.
Between 2019 and 2025, he was the Executive Director of the Ugwumba Leadership Center, where he supported the creation of over 7,000 SMEs in Nigeria and built a pan-African community of more than 30,000 young changemakers.
His career spans government, civil society, and the private sector, with advisory roles in job creation, governance reform, and youth empowerment. Previously, he served as Director General of the Imo State Directorate for Employment and as Executive Director of the African Youth Development Foundation.
Remy holds an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology (USA), an MSc in Public Governance and Leadership from the University of Abuja, and a B.Tech in Industrial Biochemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
As a published author and global visibility strategist, he is widely recognized for building entrepreneurial ecosystems and advancing evidence-based policy solutions for Africa’s development.
