Africa Meets Bavaria - Building Entrepreneurial Bridges

African talents will receive high-quality education in digital product development through the Digital Product School (DPS). This includes a two-week introductory course and a three-month hands-on training program to develop real-world digital products and gain in-depth knowledge in digital product development and entrepreneurship. Graduates become empowered to develop their own business ideas.

2-Week Introduction to Digital Product Development Course

• October - December 2024
• Spots: ~ 200
• Target Group: African Talents
• Place: Online

3-Month Training on Digital Product Development

• January - April 2025
• Spots: ~ 80
• Target Group: African Talents
• Place: Online

Selected participants will engage in a two-month internship with Bavarian start-ups, gaining practical experience in entrepreneurship, business development, and the German innovation ecosystem.

2-Month Internship

• June - July 2025
• Spots: 10
• Target Group: African Talents & Bavarian Start-Ups
• Place: Africa

The third block of the exchange will consist of a learning visit to expand networks and build an economic bridge between Bavaria and African ecosystems. Delegations of Bavarian start-ups, selected companies, representatives from politics or foundations from Germany with a strong interest in the African market will participate in a one week visit to successful companies, associations, government institutions and innovation centers in Africa to build up a strong African-European network.

1-Week Learning Visits

• September 2025
• Spots: 15
• Target Group: Bavarian Economy representatives
• Place: Afrika (will be announced shortly)