Student Innovators

The future starts….Now

What We Do

Shaping Africa’s next generation of innovators, thinkers and makers.

Smart-starter

Smart-starter is a program  designed for teenagers, and undergraduate students who are passionate about the process of wealth creation through entrepreneurship. 

Over the course of the smart-starter program, students create winning businesses cases and build the same way successful startups do – by using the Lean Startup Method. They build confidence and test ideas through networking, customer research, marketing, and pitching. They are guided by mentors to create an investor-style pitch, and their presentations encompass all of the components of their work throughout the program. Students compete to win cash prizes at the final event.

The Smart-starter program was born out of the need to create a pipeline of young entrepreneurs and to prepare African youth for follow-on opportunities. 

What you get?

Education

Our team of professionals will teach you the art and craft of entrepreneurship, design skills and product development.

Mentorship

You will learn from the best. You will have access to a dedicated mentor who will work with you on 1 : 1 basis.

Networking

Opportunity to network with a global community of entrepreneurs and founders.

Capital

Exposure to a pool of needed capital to build and develop your ideas.

Our Portfolio

Together, let's shape the future.

When you connect with us, you aren’t growing your business alone. We have your back and put in our best to contribute to the growth of your ideas and the entire team. So, if you have great ideas and are looking for the right guidance, we are right here!