Rwanda Tier III Data Center – Regional Cloud Infrastructure Hub

Requirement

Rwanda positions itself as Africa's technology hub, and this $35 million Tier III data center project in Kigali Innovation City will anchor the country's digital infrastructure ambitions. The facility targets hyperscaler landing, enterprise colocation, and regional cloud services for East and Central Africa. The project includes a 5MW initial capacity data center with expansion to 15MW, Tier III design with N+1 redundancy, direct fiber connectivity to Kigali Internet Exchange, and renewable energy integration targeting 60%+ clean power. Construction-ready site with power and fiber infrastructure. We seek infrastructure investors, technology companies seeking African edge presence, and data center operators. Rwanda offers compelling advantages: political stability, fiber backbone connectivity, temperate climate reducing cooling costs, and government commitment to digital transformation. Revenue projections based on regional demand analysis indicate full subscription of Phase 1 capacity within 24 months of commissioning. Anchor tenant discussions advanced with hyperscaler and regional telecom. Pricing competitive with South African and Kenyan facilities. Target returns of 16-20% IRR with infrastructure-level risk profile. Construction timeline is 18-24 months. Exit opportunities include sale to data center REITs, infrastructure funds, or strategic acquirers.