Gitega Study Space is a digital learning and innovation hub based in the heart of Burundi. Established by the Free Tech Institute (FREETI), a Burundian non-profit that promotes freedom through emerging technologies, the center serves as a platform for young people to acquire practical digital skills, explore new technologies, and develop innovative projects that drive local impact.

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing access to technology, mentorship, and quality training, empowering youth to become active contributors to Burundi’s digital transformation and sustainable development.

Objectives of the digital hub

Why this center?

We strive to provide Burundians with intellectual resources, educating and training them to understand decentralized finance, privacy, and decentralized technologies as alternative tools to strengthen their individual freedoms and broaden their opportunities.

Our objective

Our main objective is to equip young secondary school graduates and university students with essential digital and entrepreneurial skills to enhance their employability and encourage innovation. Through specialized programs, we train youth in:

Programming and software development;
Digital marketing and communication;
Digital entrepreneurship and innovation;

We also provide personalized coaching to help participants transform their knowledge into viable projects or startups.

Our future perspectives

Building on the success of previous cohorts, the project will continue over the next three years, with continued support from the King Baudouin Foundation. During this phase, we aim to:

Train 150 additional young people in digital professions;
Support the creation of new initiatives and tech startups emerging from our training programs;
Expand the model to other regions of Burundi, establishing a national network of excellence centers for digital education and innovation.