Enhancing access to 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.


dGrants

Donate for open-source data creation.

dRaise

Invest in valuable data assets.

dMarketplace

Access and sell existing datasets.

Uniquely positioned to push for data creation and sharing in emerging markets.

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

dGrants

Donate for Open-Source Projects

dGrants empowers project owners to secure funding for open-source data collection. We help project owners publish their results as Digital Public Goods and benefit entire ecosystems.

Support Open-Source

dRaise

Invest in Valuable Data Collection

dRaise connects socially-conscious investors with opportunities to create impactful data assets. Earn royalties as these assets are used by others, ensuring both impact and financial returns.

Invest in Data Assets

dMarketplace

Access 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 d-node innovation routes
Paul Rivière
Previously: French Development Agency, Innovation Routes, Expertise France
Léandre godefroy d-node innovation routes
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.

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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Currently being funded

Stage
Funding
Impacts
SDG2
Needs
12.5k$
Agriculture
Based in
Ghana
AgroTerria
Aim: Map all the farmers and cooperatives in Bono Region, Ghana.
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