IdeaNSAMBU CORE: Smart Textiles for Energy-Efficient Living in Africa

NSAMBU CORE is developing hybrid textiles that combine locally sourced natural fibres from Angola with advanced technological materials to create fabrics with passive thermoregulation properties. These textiles adapt to the wearer's body temperature without requiring any external energy input. The product range includes clothing, bedding, and interior textiles designed for hot climates. By manufacturing locally in Angola, NSAMBU CORE shortens the supply chain, eliminates the energy footprint of textile imports, and creates a new industrial value chain rooted in African raw materials and ancestral knowledge about fibres. The startup is currently in the product development and intellectual property phase and will be presented internationally at the AIM Congress in Dubai in September 2026.

Strategic thinking, business development, and navigating complex regulatory environments across African and EMEA markets. With a law degree and specialisations from Oxford, Copenhagen Business School, IE University, and the University of London, I can support organisations with strategic positioning, internationalisation planning, policy analysis, and market entry strategies for African markets. As a founder of two ventures, I also offer practical insight into early-stage entrepreneurship in emerging economies.