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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

?? Unlocking Africa's Entrepreneurial Potential: A Data-Driven Approach ?? We are excited to announce the release of our first white paper at OSE in Africa! "Unlocking Africa's Entrepreneurial Potential: A Novel Data-Driven Approach to Ecosystem Development" offers a fresh, data-driven perspective on how we can transform African entrepreneurial ecosystems for sustainable growth. In this white paper, co-authored by Gregory Guéneau, PhD, and Eric Leguay, we dive deep into the challenges facing African entrepreneurs, debunk common myths, and highlight the power of data in fostering innovation and collaboration across the continent. ?? Key insights include: A new way to measure and understand entrepreneurial ecosystems ?? Network analysis for identifying key players and opportunities ?? Practical guidance for stakeholders on building thriving ecosystems ?? We believe data is the cornerstone for shaping Africa's entrepreneurial future. ?? Join us in driving change and harnessing Africa's vast potential. ?? Read the full white paper and explore our findings! https://lnkd.in/eNAuDsjp #Entrepreneurship #Africa #Innovation #DataDriven #EcosystemDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #BusinessDevelopment #EntrepreneurialEcosystems #OSEinAfrica #InnovationInAfrica #EconomicGrowth

#ExcellEnt Pan European Online Workshop: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential of Europe! Super informative workshop, great knowledge shared, #Excellent brainstorming session from business mentors from 6 different EU countries. Topics covered: ? Actionable models for successful entrepreneurship ? Assessing the needs of different entrepreneurial ecosystems, establishing local partnerships, activating local communities ? Creating entrepreneurial resources to support the development of entrepreneurship ? Identifying efficient practices and key success factors to upscale collaborations between different entrepreneurship ecosystems ? Relevant EU policies and challenges for scaling up ? Successful mapping of growth capabilities ? The power of networking ? Bridging entrepreneurial ecosystems Big Thanks to the organizers and all the expert panelists! An #Excellent event, workshop & project. #UnlockingEntrepreneurialPotentialinEU

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.

?? Myth-Busting Monday: Think Africa lacks innovation? Think again! Africa is a hotbed of innovation, with entrepreneurs revolutionizing industries and solving local and global challenges. We'll debunk the myth of innovation scarcity and showcase the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa. #MythBusting #AfricanInnovation

SBIR in DM network meeting. It was a pleasure meeting impact investors and entrepreneurs who are innovating with impact in African countries tackling societal challenges and creating new markets. With the theme being How to navigate the innovation path for impact, valuable experiences were shared amongst each other. Conclusions: Impactful innovations solve a real problem ??, have a solid base in African contexts, build on cooperation with other entrepreneurial partners and develop (new) business models. Getting to successful commercialization is however time consuming and challenging. Many risks need to be eliminated and value needs to be created. Open-minded and problem-solving entrepreneurship is key. The RVO SBIR in DM team organized speed dates between entrepreneurs and impact investors in the morning. SBIR entrepreneurs were able to pitch their innovation to 5 different investors (#BusinessAngelsConnect, #InvestInternational, #BIDCapitalPartners, #HivosImpactInvestments #DraperRichardsKaplanfoundation). The afternoon was for networking and lecture on different flavours of capital and critical success factors for scaling by #Lisa Jordan of the Draper Richards Kaplan foundation. SBIR in Developing Markets is a programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It aims to encourage entrepreneurs in the Netherlands to innovate and co-create with African entrepreneurs to combine business and impact ??. If you want to know more, please contact us. #innovation #SBIRnl #SBIR #innovatie #impactinvestors #netwerkbijeenkomst

We’re proud to announce a powerful new partnership between Eud International Foundation C.I.C. and the Fédération Nationale des Jeunes Entrepreneurs du Congo (FNJ Congo). This collaboration aims to ignite opportunity, promote youth entrepreneurship, and foster impactful investment in Congo’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a shared vision of driving sustainable development, this partnership unites the local expertise of FNJ Congo with Eud’s global reach, offering support, training, and resources to help young entrepreneurs thrive. Workshops, mentorship, and access to global investors are just some of the initiatives already underway in Kisasa, Congo. “We are creating a solid structure for investment that connects local entrepreneurs with global opportunities,” said Mr. Ciro, President of Eud International Foundation C.I.C. This collaboration embodies the principles of Social Capitalism, where economic growth and social impact go hand in hand. It’s a movement that empowers entrepreneurs, uplifts communities, and builds prosperity. ?? Want to be part of this transformative journey? Visit www.eudfoundation.info to learn more and discover how you can get involved. #EudFoundation #FNJCongo #YouthEntrepreneurship #SocialCapitalism #SustainableGrowth #InvestInTheFuture

?? 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

?? Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Africa have the potential to boost local entrepreneurship, but for this to happen effectively, tailored policies and infrastructure are essential to better support MSMEs and drive sustainable growth. ?? A new paper by Susanne Frick & Imane Radouane, published in Transnational Corporations, explores this important intersection of SEZs and entrepreneurship development across Africa. ?? Their research sheds light on current challenges, opportunities, and the path forward for leveraging SEZ policies to foster local innovation and economic development. If you're interested in policy, economic zones, or entrepreneurship in emerging markets, this is a must-read! ?? ?? Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/d2khzkQh #SEZ #Entrepreneurship #Africa #MSMEs #EconomicDevelopment #Innovation

Thanks for sharing Andrés! If you haven't already, check out our article on Entrepreneurship and Special Economic Zones recently published in the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Transnational Corporations Journal. Susanne Frick and I have explored how SEZs could promote local entrepreneurship. Initiatives like targeted skills development, networking, and providing business-friendly regulations can reinforce spillovers effects. In addition, tailoring policies & infrastructure to the specific needs of local entrepreneurs, rather than offering generic incentives, is crucial for effectiveness. Read our full article here: https://lnkd.in/e3REfeug