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🚀 Africa: The World's Hottest Entrepreneurial Hub! 🌍 Colleagues, the numbers don't lie: 📊 Africa boasts the HIGHEST rate of early-stage entrepreneurial activity globally. 🔥 An astounding 75%+ of African youth aim to launch businesses within 5 years. 🏆 Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are leading this entrepreneurial revolution. But here's the million-dollar question: In this gold rush of opportunity, how do you ensure YOUR venture strikes it rich? The African business renaissance is here. The question is: Will you be a spectator or a game-changer? #AfricanEntrepreneurship #AfricanEntrepreneurs #Startup #JamiiTrade #AfCFTA #BusinessInAfrica 🗣️ Let's spark a conversation: What's the ONE resource you believe African entrepreneurs need most to succeed? Share your thoughts below! P.S. Struggling with a specific business challenge? Drop it in the comments. Our community of experts might just have the solution you're looking for!

Across Africa, entrepreneurs are shaping the future! Did you know around 22% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa are actively starting businesses? From tech hubs in Kenya to Agribusinesses in Nigeria, African entrepreneurs are creating jobs, driving innovation, and tackling local challenges. In 2021, African startups raised $5 billion in funding; proof that the world is noticing. "Entrepreneurs are individuals who take the initiative to create a new business or venture and solely assume the risks involved in bringing it to life. Entrepreneurs have a super power that is unmatched and unparalleled.” While it can be challenging to launch a business, every year, thousands of people embark on this entrepreneurial journey, determined to bring their visions and dreams to fruition and meet a need they see in the society. Entrepreneurship isn't just about profit; it's about empowerment and that's what we're all about at Craft and Scale Network; driving new ventures, creating opportunities that will strengthen economies and pave the way for future generations. Let's invest in Africa's future; support entrepreneurs today, and watch the continent shine tomorrow! #Entrepreneurship #Empowerment #Innovation #Craftandscalenetwork #CSN

Accelerate Africa Clocks 3 "Empowering a Continent, One Entrepreneur at a Time" Dear Accelerate Africa community, Today, we celebrate a major milestone: 3 years of accelerating entrepreneurship and innovation across Africa! Founded in Kigali, Rwanda in January 2022, We're proud of the progress we've made together: - 10 countries in the network - More than 1500 start-up founders and emerging SMEs - Some 100 entrepreneurs supported - Some 50 jobs created - Some 20 businesses scaled Our journey has been marked by resilience, creativity innovation, and a shared vision and passion for African entrepreneurship. We've witnessed incredible success stories, forged meaningful partnerships, and learned valuable lessons along the way. As we look to the future, we're more committed than ever to: - Amplifying African startups voices and stories - Fostering inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship - Connecting entrepreneurs with resources, networks, and opportunities Thank you to our founders, team members, partners, and entrepreneurs for your tireless efforts and unwavering dedication. Here's to many more years of accelerating Africa's entrepreneurial potential! Together let's Accelerate Africa #AccelerateAfrica #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #JobCreation #AfricaRising #UnleashAfricaEconomies

🌟 Enhancing SME Capacity in Zambia: Insights from Ethan Ziba 🌟 Today on Capital FM 99.7, I had the privilege of interviewing Ethan Ziba, a visionary entrepreneur driving innovation across Zambia. Our conversation focused on enhancing SME capacity and the pivotal role of knowledge-sharing in building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Ethan highlighted the transformative work of Startup Africa, a platform dedicated to bridging the gaps faced by entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, resources, and a supportive network. He also shed light on how SMEs can become key drivers of economic growth when equipped with the right tools and strategies. I learned how crucial it is to minimize the knowledge gap. By staying informed, connected, and adaptable, we can empower more people to start and scale businesses that will shape Zambia’s future. Tune in to the replay on Capital FM 99.7 Facebook page. #CapitalFM997 #SMEs #ZambiaEntrepreneurship #RadioHost #Innovation #KnowledgeIsPower

I like the hybrid model concept (physical space and digital platforms) to serve entrepreneurs anywhere in the world, including Africa and contributing towards sustainable innovative solutions.

Currently considering an innovation hub in The Hague, Netherlands 🇳🇱, for entrepreneurs in the African diaspora - and anyone building innovative solutions to Africa’s biggest challenges. Any ideas who i should speak to about this? The hub would embrace a hybrid model (physical space and digital platforms) to serve entrepreneurs anywhere in the world, including within Africa. Note: This does not affect ongoing discussions for local hubs in various African cities. Terrible idea or worth pursuing further? We can build this together, the same way we built Norrsken East Africa from scratch. Your thoughts are needed 💡💡💡 Gert van Veldhuisen David van Dijk #diaspora #entrepreneurship #africa #agenda2063 Africa Cities Fund

“Solutions for Africa should come from Africans. Diaspora can be critical, but unlocking their support is the critical question. We need international funding as much as we need funding from the African diaspora,” said Julien Draper, at the AfricArena panel: "Diaspora Innovation: UKs launchpad for African Entrepreneurs." "From a Knife point of view, we're trying to figure out how to leverage that network and support African startups. I'm not sure it can be done from Africa alone", he added. "It’s important to grow networks and to think of ways to bring new people into events that are typically attended by the same people." #entrepreneurship #startupsupport #funding #investment

#UEC2024: DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP Hey guys, hear it once more… “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Anyone, everyone can succeed if they want to!” The above is an honest advice from the Head of Political and Trade Affairs, Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria, Mr. Fredrik Åhsberg during the grand finale of the 2024 Ugwumba Enterprise Challenge in Abuja. Click on the video below to listen to the full interview… Like he said, at the Ugwumba Leadership Center, we do not only give grants to young entrepreneurs, we also create a community where they interact with #professionals and #mentors that help them succeed in their ventures. And to watch some of the pitch videos we received this year, please, visit https://lnkd.in/eksQJ9HT To God be the glory! Ugwumba Uche Nwosu Rajan Nazran Chris Foltz Regina Summer Filippa Malmegård Omid Ekhlasi Apolline Rigaud Katarina Brud Emil Nabo Ekiyor #UgwumbaEnterpriseChallenge #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Innovations #Technology #Funding #Grants

🌍 Why Africa is the Next Big Startup Frontier Africa is not just rising; it's roaring. 🚀 The continent is rich with untapped potential and innovation waiting to make a global impact. From fintech breakthroughs in Nigeria to agricultural tech in Kenya, African startups are solving pressing local issues while setting the stage for global disruption. With a young, dynamic population and increasing mobile connectivity, the time has never been better for entrepreneurs to step up. But let's face it: challenges like funding access and infrastructure still exist. That's why as venture builders, our role in supporting scalable solutions and sustainable growth is critical. So, to all founders out there: What unique challenges have you faced on this journey? And what opportunities do you see that others might overlook? Let's keep the conversation going and shine a light on Africa's innovative energy! 🌟 #AfricanStartups #Innovation #VentureBuilding #Entrepreneurship #OpportunityAwaits

🌍 PULSE Group: Empowering Entrepreneurs Across Borders! From Tunisia to Senegal, South Africa to France, PULSE Group is proud to support impact-driven entrepreneurs around the world. Our incubators have enabled 13,000+ people to discover the power of entrepreneurship for a better tomorrow. 🌱 📍 2023 Key Figures: - 37 incubation programs delivered across 18 countries. - 600+ entrepreneurs supported, with 60% women leading impactful ventures. Our flagship projects, like RISE in the Balkans and REACH in Africa, are transforming local communities. 💡 2024 Outlook: As we look ahead, we are committed to growing our global network, expanding partnerships, and continuing to foster social and environmental impact. 📲 Check out our 2023 Annual Activity Report for all the details below: PULSE GROUP #GlobalEntrepreneurship #ImpactDriven #InclusiveEconomy #PulseIncubators #SustainableDevelopment #WomenInBusiness