Salima Kassam
Visionary founder of Mauritius' first tech hub fostering innovation in the Indian Ocean region.
Pioneering Tech Innovation in Mauritius
Salima Kassam (b.1982) launched TechMor in 2010 - the first tech incubator in Mauritius. Her initiative transformed the island nation from a banking hub to a tech innovation leader, attracting $120M in venture capital investments by 2020.
Key Initiatives
- Developed the Indian Ocean IoT Lab connecting 10 island nations
- Created the SheCodes program training 5,000+ women in tech
- Published 《Innovation Islands: Technology Across the Indian Ocean》
Regional Impact
Kassam's work has positioned Mauritius as Africa's tech gateway. Her IoT infrastructure project reduced regional shipping costs by 25%, and her TED Talk "Islands as Innovation Hubs" has over 1.5M views. She now advises the African Union's digital strategy committee.