Full Announcement Ecomap Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts:
Em Ekong — em.ekong@urbaninclusion.co.uk, [TEL]+44 7801701675
Krystina Wales — krystina1624@gmail.com, 410-952-2558
EcoMap Technologies Partners with Urban Inclusion Community to Bring Ecosystem Intelligence to Africa
Urban Inclusion Community becomes EcoMap's commercial partner across the continent, extending the company's connective infrastructure model beyond the United States
BALTIMORE, Md. September 14, 2026 — EcoMap Technologies, a Baltimore-based company that builds Ecosystem Intelligence™ solutions for economic developers and ecosystem builders, today announced a commercial partnership with Urban Inclusion Community Ltd, an organization working across Africa's entrepreneurial and investment ecosystems. Under the agreement, Urban Inclusion becomes EcoMap's dedicated commercial partner across Africa, bringing EcoMap's solutions to governments, investors, and ecosystem builders to the continent.
Regions everywhere have the same problem. Valuable information and organizations that support entrepreneurs and economic development already exist, but they are often fragmented, static, and difficult to verify or translate into action. Partnerships like this bridge those connections, creating infrastructure and intelligence that supports growth, greater capital, and stronger economies.
EcoMap has worked with more than 100 ecosystems across more than 30 U.S. states and nine countries, helping regions connect the programs and institutions that support entrepreneurs. The partnership with Urban Inclusion marks the company's first dedicated channel partnership on the African continent and builds on EcoMap's existing international work.
“There is so much incredible innovation happening around the globe, individuals with fantastic ideas who just don’t know where to go for that next step,” Sherrod Davis, Co-Founder & CEO, EcoMap Technologies, said. “What's missing is the infrastructure that connects them, so support reaches the people who need it. That problem doesn't stop at any border, and Urban Inclusion Community brings the relationships and local knowledge to solve it across Africa's ecosystems.”
Urban Inclusion Community works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, investment and ecosystem development across Africa. Through its networks and partnerships with impact investors, ecosystem builders, development organizations and government agencies, UIC is well positioned to introduce Ecomap’s Ecosystem Intelligence solutions to connect fragmented entrepreneurial ecosystems and identify opportunities for capital, collaboration and commerce.
“Our partnership with EcoMap brings together technology designed specifically for ecosystem intelligence with UIC’s local networks, contextual knowledge and verification capability,” Em Ekong, Founding Director, Urban Inclusion Community, said. “African Ecosystem Intelligence is about moving beyond simply collecting and reporting data to understanding what it tells us — where the gaps are, where opportunities are being missed, and where better connections can unlock capital, markets and growth. Ultimately, we are confident this partnership will help investors, governments and ecosystem leaders use intelligence to make better decisions and build stronger local economies.”
EcoMap and UIC expect to share details on specific ecosystem deployments across Africa in the coming months. Organizations interested in learning more can connect with the Urban Inclusion Community team at info@urbaninclusion.co.uk.
About EcoMap Technologies
EcoMap Technologies is a Baltimore-based company that builds Ecosystem Intelligence™ solutions for economic developers, ecosystem builders, chambers of commerce, entrepreneur support organizations, state agencies, workforce boards, and industry associations. EcoMap has worked with more than 100 ecosystems across more than 30 U.S. states and multiple countries. Ecosystem Intelligence™ is a trademark of EcoMap Technologies. Learn more at ecomap.tech.
About Urban Inclusion Community
Urban Inclusion Community Ltd (UIC) specializes in African ecosystem development and innovation, connecting businesses, capital, markets and opportunities across the continent. Working with investors, ecosystem builders, development partners and government agencies, UIC combines deep African market knowledge and networks with ecosystem intelligence to build stronger business and entrepreneurial ecosystems that translate into investment, business opportunities and more resilient African markets. Learn more at www.africanecosystemsintel.com.
Partner quote
“Regions everywhere have the same problem. The organizations doing the work already exist. What's missing is the infrastructure that connects them so support reaches the people who need it. That problem doesn't stop at any border, and Urban Inclusion Community brings the relationships and local knowledge to solve it across Africa's ecosystems.” — Sherrod Davis, Co-Founder & CEO, EcoMap Technologies
“Africa's next phase of growth will not come simply from creating more programmes. It will come from making better use of what already exists, connecting businesses to the people, capital, markets and opportunities that can help them grow.” - Em Ekong, Founding Director
“Our partnership with Ecomap is such an important step towards making Africa’s ecosystems more visible, connected and actionable. Building an intelligence infrastructure will help to make African markets work better.” - Michelle McKenzie, Director