• +254 101 849255 | +254 753 861353
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Contact Us

  • +254 101 849255 |
    +254 753 861353
  • info@startupedgeafrica.com

StartupEdge Africa is dedicated to catalyzing sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent, aiming to empower a green revolution for a prosperous future.

Contact Us

  • +254 101 849255
  • +254 753 861353
  • info@startupedgeafrica.com

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  • 09:00AM - 02:00PM
  • Sunday:
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SMEs

  • Why it’s important:
    • Growth and expansion: Helps SMEs identify new opportunities for growth and expansion.
    • Innovation and competitiveness: Encourages innovation to stay competitive in the market.
    • Sustainability: Promotes sustainable business practices and long-term viability.
  • How to improve their business/project:
    • Market research: Conduct thorough market research to understand customer needs and trends.
    • Strategic planning: Develop a clear business strategy and plan for implementation.
    • Access to finance: Facilitate access to funding and other resources for expansion.
  • Examples of potential business improvements:
    • Product diversification: Expanding their product or service offerings.
    • Technology adoption: Integrating technology to improve efficiency and reach new markets.
    • Branding and marketing: Strengthening their brand and marketing efforts.

IBTEC Diploma Stream Students

  • Why it’s important:
    • Career development: Enhances their career prospects by equipping them with entrepreneurial skills applicable in various fields.
    • Innovation in their field: Encourages them to apply entrepreneurial thinking to their specific area of study.
    • Business creation: Provides a pathway for those interested in starting their own businesses.
  • How to start a business/project:
    • Integrate with their studies: Encourage them to identify entrepreneurial opportunities related to their diploma specialization.
    • Internships and attachments: Seek internships or attachments with entrepreneurial ventures to gain practical experience.
    • Business plan development: Guide them through the process of developing a comprehensive business plan.
  • Examples of potential businesses/projects:
    • Technology-based solutions: Developing apps, software, or other tech solutions related to their field of study.
    • Consultancy services: Offering specialized consultancy services based on their expertise.
    • Creative industries: Starting businesses in design, media, or other creative fields.

Women Group Organizations

  • Why it’s important:
    • Economic empowerment: Provides women with opportunities to generate income and improve their livelihoods.
    • Financial independence: Enables women to become financially independent and make their own decisions.
    • Community development: Empowers women to play a greater role in community development.
  • How to start a business/project:
    • Group-based ventures: Encourage collective entrepreneurship through group-based businesses.
    • Microfinance and savings groups: Facilitate access to microfinance and encourage the formation of savings groups.
    • Market access: Help them access markets for their products and services.
  • Examples of potential businesses/projects:
    • Agri-business ventures: Engaging in farming, processing, or selling agricultural products.
    • Handicrafts and textiles: Creating and selling handcrafted items or textiles.
    • Catering and food services: Providing catering services or running small food businesses.

Youth Organizations
(Skilled and Unskilled)

  • Why it’s important:
    • Empowerment and self-reliance: Provides opportunities for youth to become self-reliant and contribute to their communities’ development.
    • Economic empowerment: Offers pathways to income generation and financial independence.
    • Social impact: Encourages youth to address social issues and create positive change.
  • How to start a business/project:
    • Needs assessment: Conduct community needs assessments to identify areas where youth can make a difference.
    • Mentorship and networking: Connect them with experienced entrepreneurs and mentors for guidance and support.
    • Access to resources: Facilitate access to funding, training, and other resources.
  • Examples of potential  businesses/projects:
    • Youth-led cooperatives: Establishing cooperatives to engage in income-generating activities.
    • Social enterprises: Creating businesses that address social issues while generating profit.
    • Community development projects: Implementing projects focused on education, health, or environmental conservation.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Students and Instructors

  • Why it’s important:
    • Practical application: Bridges the gap between technical skills and entrepreneurial know-how, enabling them to turn their vocational training into viable businesses.
    • Job creation: Equips them to become job creators rather than just job seekers, boosting local economies.
    • Innovation in their field: Encourages them to innovate within their specific trades, improving existing products or services.
  • How to start a business/project:
    • Skill-based ventures: Leverage their technical skills (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical work) to offer specialized services or create unique products.
    • Value addition: Teach them how to add value to existing products or services through innovation and creativity.
    • Partnerships: Encourage collaboration among students with different skill sets to create comprehensive solutions.
  • Examples of potential businesses/projects:
    • Mobile repair services: Offering on-demand repair services for electronics, appliances, or vehicles.
    • Customized crafts: Creating and selling unique handcrafted items related to their trade (e.g., furniture, clothing, metalwork).
    • Specialized training: Offering short courses or workshops to share their skills with others.

High School Students
(Ages 16-18)

  • Why it’s important:
    • Future-proof skills: Equips them with problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity skills crucial for the 21st-century job market, whether they pursue traditional employment or entrepreneurship.
    • Empowerment: Fosters a sense of agency, showing them they can create solutions and impact their communities positively.
    • Early exposure: Introduces them to entrepreneurial concepts early, making it a viable career path and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • How to start a business/project:
    • Identify local needs: Encourage them to observe their community and pinpoint problems they can address with innovative solutions.
    • Start small, think big: Guide them to develop simple, achievable projects, like organizing a community cleanup drive or creating a school recycling program, as a stepping stone to bigger ventures.
    • Lean Canvas: Introduce a simplified business model canvas to help them structure their ideas and plan their projects.
  • Examples of potential businesses/projects:
    • Eco-friendly products: Creating and selling reusable bags, up-cycled crafts, or natural cleaning products.
    • Tutoring services: Offering peer-to-peer tutoring in subjects they excel in.
    • Community events: Organizing fundraising events for local charities or awareness campaigns on social issues.