AfricaGen is a future-focused do tank that empowers the dreams and visions of young Africans and scales innovations that catalyze the transition towards a more equal, just and economically resilient Africa. By leveraging the collaborative intelligence and ingenuity of Africans globally, AfricaGen reveals how seemingly separate issues are interconnected and designs optimized solutions to address them. We apply the principles of open collaboration, systems thinking and the scientific method to the challenges faced by African societies and propose socioeconomic alternatives that fortify human dignity and restore ecological balance.