Funding open-data in emerging areas

d-Node aims to spread the use of data in emerging markets, replacing hunches with hard evidence.

We empower impactful projects to secure funding, while delivering crucial data to people where it makes the most impact.

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How is d-Node unlocking Africa’s data potential?

We provide offers for supporting open-source in social domains and areas where it matters the most. d-Node allows companies, NGOs, researchers, governments and other organizations to access and share their data for the common good. 

dRaise

Raise money through donors’ calls

dGrants

Fund data Generating Activities (dGA)

dMarketplace

Reuse and sell existing datasets

Uniquely positioned to push for funding open-data initiatives in emerging markets.

Solutions we’re building to support
open-source in Africa

dRaise

Unlock Funding Through Donors’ Calls

dRaise empowers project owners to secure funding by enhancing their proposals with an open-source component, making them stand out to targeted donors.

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dGrants

Fund Your Data Collection

dGrants connects data providers collecting data with socially-conscious investors, offering funding and a royalties system to ensure ongoing value and returns.

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dMarketplace

Reuse and Sell Existing Datasets

dMarketplace is the heart of our platform, unlocking the potential of underutilized datasets by fostering exchange and reuse, turning untapped data into valuable opportunities.

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Our Mission

Developing countries represent 50% of the global economy, yet only 2 to 3% of investments are directed towards these areas. By offering a transparent and community-based approach, with one foot in the African vibrant innovation ecosystem and the other in the international financial landscape, we are committed to providing non-dilutive financing opportunities for impactful projects and exclusive impact opportunities for socially-engaged enterprises in underexplored and high-potential markets.

Founding Team

Our team is based in Accra (Ghana) and Paris (France).

Paul Rivière

Previously: French Development Agency, Innovation Routes, Expertise France

Léandre Godefroy

Previously: French Embassy in Ghana, Central European Bank

An extensive network in Africa

With a robust footprint in Africa, d-Node has established a substantial network spanning the continent.
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The prior engagements of our members with projects in these areas have yielded valuable insights into development issues and key stakeholders.

Additionally, d-Node leverages the resources of the Innovation Routes NGO, established over two years ago to highlight innovative projects in underserved regions. Our network comprises NGOs, start-ups, innovation hubs, and other actors, all aligned under a shared social mission.

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