Disruptive Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: Building Scalable and Sustainable Ventures Brief Course Description: This one-week intensive programme explores how entrepreneurs in emerging markets, particularly in Africa, harness innovation, technology, and resilience to build scalable and sustainable ventures. Participants will engage with emerging trends such as AI-driven start-ups, climate-tech, fintech for financial inclusion, and the evolving creator economy, while analysing real-world case studies, entrepreneurial journeys, and investment strategies. Through expert-led sessions, company visits, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, the course provides practical insights into the unique opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship in dynamic and often unpredictable environments. Key themes include inclusive innovation, regional expansion across African markets, and the growing role of corporate venture building and intrapreneurship. This programme is ideal for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders interested in Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and in navigating uncertainty to create ventures with long-term impact.
