Programme Goals
Empower African talents to build and scale tech start-ups
Strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystems in Africa and Bavaria
Address social inequalities and create skilled job opportunities in Africa
Foster long-term collaborations between Africa and Bavarian businesses
Technology Hubs
The collaboration focuses on four emerging technology hubs in Africa:
Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
A leading African university, KNUST excels in research areas like water, energy, environment, mobility, and global health. It has a strategic, long-term partnership with the Technical University of Munich.
Nigeria
University of Lagos (Unilag), Nigeria
One of Nigeria’s largest universities, Unilag is renowned for its focus on entrepreneurship and is ranked among Africa’s top institutions for entrepreneurial education.
Ethiopia
IceAddis, Ethiopia
IceAddis is a key innovation hub in Ethiopia, driving technological advancements and supporting the country's growing startup ecosystem.
Kenya
University of Nairobi (UoN), Kenya
UoN is the largest and most respected university in Kenya, recognized for its leadership in research, innovation, and the promotion of entrepreneurship.
Kenya
Mount Kenya University (MKU), Kenya
A leading private university in East Africa, MKU provides vital education and support for aspiring entrepreneurs, contributing to Kenya’s innovation landscape.
Contact
Projektleitung International Cooperation
Lara Knödler
+49 89 5419870035 lara.knoedler@unternehmertum.deSupported by the Bavarian State Chancellery
