Join the movement shaping Africa's AI and automation future.
We are Africa’s NEXUS: the NExt‑gen EXperts and USers in AI, automation and emerging technology. Become a member to learn from real implementations, access exclusive resources and contribute to a supportive, impact‑driven network.
Unlock curated AI resources, tool discounts and workshops that accelerate your projects and career growth.
Contribute consistently and earn recognition, free Pro access and direct collaboration opportunities with founders.
Membership is curated within 48 hours so the NEXUS remains high-signal. Share your goals, projects, and interest in contributing to unlock access.
Accelerate your learning and build your network.
Zuri Labs closes the gap between academic theory and industry‑ready expertise. Members gain access to project‑based workshops, mentorship circles and a continent‑wide network of builders and dreamers.
Upskill faster
Practical learning designed for low‑bandwidth environments.
- Hands‑on workshops and project sprints
- Mentorship from African and diaspora experts
- Job‑readiness clinics and portfolio reviews
Build your network
Connect with peers, mentors and partners across Africa and beyond.
- Curated discussion threads and collaboration channels
- Opportunities to co‑build and demo your solutions
- Community champions who keep conversations flowing
Unlock member perks
Resources and benefits that power your journey.
- Discounts on AI tools and cloud credits
- Early access to workshops, events and partnerships
- Recognition and rewards for active contributors
Weekly programming
Our daily themes ensure fresh conversations and continuous learning:
- Monday Intro – Introduce yourself, share what you’re working on and meet other members.
- Partnership Tuesday – Offer skills or request help using the tags #LookingFor and #Offering.
- Resource Wednesday – Discuss the latest AI news and exchange insight on tools and trends.
- Workshop Thursday – Share quick tips, tutorials or tools that saved you time this week.
- Demo Friday – Show off your AI projects and learn from real implementations.
Guidelines & values
We cultivate a helpful and respectful environment. Members agree to:
- Share real implementations and lessons learned, not just ideas.
- Ask specific questions and provide contextual answers.
- Encourage others by offering constructive feedback.
- Avoid spam or self‑promotion without contributing value.
- Keep discussions focused on AI, automation and emerging tech.
If you see a post that violates these guidelines please gently redirect the conversation or let a community champion know.
Your first month
From your application to your first demo, we support you every step of the way:
- Day 0: On approval you receive a welcome email, get added to our member tracker and receive an invite to our WhatsApp space.
- Day 1: We send you a “How to get started” guide with community guidelines, the weekly schedule, tool discounts and our next workshop date.
- Day 3: If you haven’t introduced yourself yet, we’ll send a friendly nudge to encourage your #MondayIntro.
- Day 7: Receive a recap email celebrating your first week and highlighting upcoming Demo Friday projects.
- Day 14 & 30: Share feedback so we can improve and unlock additional opportunities as you become an active member.
Lead the movement
Members who consistently help others can become community champions:
- Welcome and guide new members each week.
- Post and answer questions in your area of expertise.
- Keep weekly programming active if founders are busy.
- Enjoy perks like Pro membership, early partnership access and private champion meet‑ups.
Interested in stepping up? Indicate your interest in the application form below and we’ll be in touch.
How the application works
Membership is curated so conversations remain practical and high signal. Share who you are, what you’re building and how you hope to contribute.
- Tell us about your projects, interests or goals with AI.
- Let us know what you hope to learn or offer the community.
- Applications are reviewed within 48 hours by the core team.
Why we review applications
Zuri Labs is a curated space. Reviewing applications helps us maintain a high signal‑to-noise ratio, keep conversations constructive and protect member privacy.
If you have questions about the process please reach out at [email protected].
Interested in championing the collective? Let us know in the form and we will unlock perks for members who help the community thrive.