Rwanda’s National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) has launched a new CyberHub at the University of Rwanda’s College of Science and Technology in Kigali. The facility is designed to build cybersecurity skills, promote research, and support innovation across Africa’s digital ecosystem.

The CyberHub is structured around three main components: a Cybersecurity Academy, an Innovation Hub, and advanced training laboratories. Together, these are expected to help bridge the continent’s cybersecurity skills gap through hands-on technical education and collaboration.

According to the NCSA, the hub aims to train at least 200 cybersecurity specialists each year, with 30% of participants being women. The program will offer practical learning opportunities that simulate real-world cybersecurity environments and challenges.

The initiative was developed in partnership with Cisco and GIZ (the German Development Cooperation), alongside support from the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, the Ministry of Education, and the University of Rwanda.

The CyberHub’s Innovation Hub will provide space for startups and researchers working on cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy solutions. It will also facilitate collaboration among government institutions, academia, and the private sector.

The project aligns with Rwanda’s national digital transformation goals and ongoing efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity framework. The country recently received recognition in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) as one of Africa’s top-performing nations in cybersecurity readiness and policy development.

Officials said the CyberHub will operate as a regional center of excellence, providing resources, training, and mentorship to professionals and organizations across Africa. It is also expected to contribute to workforce development and digital resilience across both public and private sectors.