A2SV — Africa to Silicon Valley
A2SV trains Africa's brightest software engineering students through intensive competitive-programming education, financial support, and mentorship, then connects them with opportunities at top global tech companies. Founded in 2019 in a single Addis Ababa classroom, A2SV has placed students at Google, Amazon, Bloomberg, LinkedIn, Databricks, and Palantir.
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (offices in Kigali & Palo Alto)
- Type: Tech Talent Program
- Capacity: 250+ desks
- Specialised labs: 1
- Focus areas: Competitive Programming, Software Engineering, Career Placement
- Website: https://a2sv.org
- Opening hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00; Saturday By program schedule; Sunday Closed
Mission
Empower Africa's brightest minds to build its digital future.
A2SV turns exceptional talent into world-class engineers and builders who can transform the continent — through world-class education, mentorship, and direct access to global tech opportunities.
About A2SV
- Education Program: An intensive, fully-funded curriculum in algorithms, data structures, and software engineering.
- Global Opportunities: Interview partnerships with Google, Amazon, Bloomberg, LinkedIn, Databricks, and Palantir open doors to internships and full-time roles.
Services
- Education: World-class, free training in competitive programming and software engineering for African students.
- Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from engineers at leading global technology companies.
- Job Placement: Direct pipelines and interview prep that connect students to top global tech employers.
Partners
- Amazon
- Bloomberg
- Databricks
- Palantir