Innovation & Student Hub at AAU
We accelerate student-led ideas into products, research, and community programs with mentorship and partners.
Our story
We started as a student collective and have grown into a welcoming community that brings students, alumni, faculty, and industry mentors together to learn by building.
We bring students together with peers, alumni, and industry mentors to learn by building. Through student squads, hands-on mentorship, demo days, and practical programs, we help students discover opportunities, grow their skills, and ship meaningful projects. We strive to be inclusive and practical providing accessible resources, bilingual materials, and support that helps people turn ideas into real work.
Credit to the initiators of this community Amina Abdurahim (Instructor at SIS) and Alpha Lencho (Former lead).
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To foster a vibrant tech community that bridges academia and industry through collaborative learning and innovation.
Vision
Becoming the leading tech hub in Ethiopia, empowering students to become world-class software engineers and innovators.
Values
Community-first approach, continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and creating meaningful impact through technology.
Organizational structure
Advisors & teams.
Dr. Michael Melese
Head, SIS AAU
About Dr. Michael Melese
Provides strategic leadership and guidance across ISHub's initiatives, connecting academic priorities with community impact.
Mr. Andargachew Asfaw
Instructor, SIS AAU
About Mr. Andargachew Asfaw
Focuses on education and mentorship, ensuring programs are pedagogically sound and accessible to students.
Mr. Alpha Lencho
Former Lead, ISHub AAU
About Mr. Alpha Lencho
Community builder and early lead of ISHub who helped shape the hub's culture and initial programs.