This paper discusses ongoing initiatives to transform African universities into agents of the continent’s development by leveraging Science, Technology, and Innovation to stimulate entrepreneurship. It highlights the approaches and strategies of a newly established and rapidly growing entity conceptualized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) under its Technology,...
For careers outside academia, particularly getting into industry and entrepreneurial endeavors, additional skill sets are needed beyond one’s academic degrees. Skills to translate, transform or extend knowledge from one field or application to another help graduates contribute to the business of the companies they start or those that hire them. Innovation and entrepreneurial skills provide a...
In the ever-evolving landscape of science and technology, bridging the gap between foundational research and innovative product development is paramount. This presentation delves into the critical steps to translate foundational science into product innovation. By exploring key case studies, we demonstrate how breakthroughs in basic research have led to transformative products and...
Carnegie Mellon University Africa brings together students from over twenty African countries for engineering master’s degrees. These engineers come with entrepreneurial ambitions and produce many international African teams. Even more such teams are coming out of the pan-African university network Afretec that CMU-Africa recently launched. Most of the startup teams focus on technology or...
