Join the INDIGO Community
INDIGO is our community for practitioners, researchers, and thought leaders committed to repositioning African knowledge systems as intelligence for contemporary solutions. Based at our Lagos space with robust virtual programming, INDIGO connects members across Nigeria and the global diaspora.
More than access to a space, INDIGO membership means joining a network of serious minds working at the intersection of culture, strategy, and innovation, people who understand that Africa’s greatest solutions require context-driven approaches.
Who INDIGO is for
We welcome researchers, policy professionals, creative practitioners, and strategic thinkers who are:
- Curious about indigenous knowledge systems and their contemporary applications
- Committed to rigorous thinking and meaningful impact
- Building work that bridges traditional wisdom and modern challenges
- Based in Lagos or connecting from anywhere
Community Benefits
Workspace access
- Access to our Lagos INDIGO solar-powered space for work and collaboration
- Access to our specialized non-lending library (governance, spatial planning, critical thinking, design thinking, leadership, African studies, African philosophy)
- Dedicated quiet space for deep reading and research
Priority access to events
- Priority invitations to Mangrove Sessions (monthly film screenings and book club)
- Early registration for Lantern critical thinking workshops
- Exclusive access to salons, workshops, and collaborative sessions
- Members-only programming and convening with visiting scholars and practitioners
Platform to amplify your work
- Connection to a community of researchers, creatives, and strategic thinkers, whether
- You are based in Lagos, elsewhere in Nigeria, or joining virtually
- Opportunities to contribute to white papers and case studies
- Platform to share your work through Field Notes and TSC publications
- Collaborative project opportunities with fellow members
How to Join
INDIGO membership is by application only. We are building a community of committed practitioners, so we take care in welcoming new members who share our values and vision.
