Free online course, networking and funding opportunity
A program by a top European university, open to all African entrepreneurs
Adansonia is an acceleration program that trains entrepreneurs, gives them a certificate and enables them to apply for funding.
The program is free and open to all entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in Africa. It is a collaboration between Bocconi University, one of the top business schools in Europe, and venture capitalists across the African continent.
Benefits to entrepreneurs:
- Take a free online course on entrepreneurship by a top university in Europe, Bocconi University.
- Learn to build a business and to apply for funding.
- Earn a certificate from Bocconi University, a top business school.
- Write a business proposal and have it evaluated by pan-African venture capitalists who have partnered with the program. The top proposals get to pitch to investors.
- Pitch to investors at the final pitching event. The partnering venture capitalists decide which proposals to fund.
- Earn an all-expenses paid trip to Milan, Italy to learn more in a short business course at Bocconi University that lasts roughly a week. This prize is awarded to the participants who most actively help their peers refine their business ideas.
Who is eligible?
All Africa-based entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs are eligible. You just need
- a business idea (or an existing business that you wish to expand),
- professional proficiency in English (the online course and pitching event will be in English),
- to be able to watch the course videos on the Internet (an Internet-connected device, e.g., smartphone or computer).
Spread the word
Invite your friends and colleagues to join the program! New businesses, like Adansonia trees, grow thanks to a network of roots and connections.
Outline of the 6-week online course
In this new 6-week course taught by professors at Bocconi University and by venture capitalists in Africa, participants will learn the following topics:
- Ideating a new value proposition: learn how to identify spaces for innovation, and find customers.
- Testing an idea before launch: learn how to assess market size and your competitors.
- Marketing: learn how to develop your value proposition and segment customers.
- Cost: learn how to identify partners, compute break-even analysis, and devise a pricing strategy.
- Finalizing your business plan: learn how to do financial forecasts and what investors look for.
- Get ready to present your startup: learn how to build your team, pitch your idea, and apply for funding.
Overview
| Program dates | May 7 - Jun 30, 2017 |
| Organizer | Adansonia Project |
| Website | Visit website |
| Targets |
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Africa, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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| Sectors |
Retail and wholesale, Agribusiness, Automotive, Banking, Clean technology, Computer hardware, Computer software, Construction, Creative, media and entertainment, Diversified services, E-commerce, EdTech, Education, Electronics, Financial services, Food and beverage, Healthcare, HealthTech, Insurance, Internet, Leisure and travel, Manufacturing, Mobile, Real estate, Renewable energy, Telecom, Transport and logistics, Utilities, Waste management and recycling, Water, sanitation and hygiene
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Updates
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George William Mukasa posted an update on the Acceleration Program page Free online course, networking and funding opportunity.It was a Great Course
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Nse-Abasi posted an update on the Acceleration Program page Free online course, networking and funding opportunity.Still waiting for this year’s result from the proposal/s submitted.
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Abdulmalik Abiodun Ali posted an update on the Acceleration Program page Free online course, networking and funding opportunity.Hello everyone, i received an email asking me to watch the 1st video before 29th of May. I logged into my profile and found a video at the lower portion of my adansonia profile page, i seen the video but need to be certain that this is it. If not, some one kindly help me navigate to the course videos section. Anyone?
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Helman Emmanuel Bazompora posted an update on the Acceleration Program page Free online course, networking and funding opportunity.Let everyone check his/her email Box, You may find an email. Keep on tune.
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Helman Emmanuel Bazompora posted an update on the Acceleration Program page Free online course, networking and funding opportunity.
Hello everyone! I have just received an email, Welcoming to start entrepreneuership online course.
Its really interesting, I have passed through the course works modules and guidelines are well designed to drive us in our long term entrepreneuership journey. -
Kamaldeen Adewale Adebisi posted an update on the Acceleration Program page Free online course, networking and funding opportunity.May be the date has been postponed, because I read that none of us has receive the notification as promised by the Administrator. Lets all wait for an update from them.
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Christian Phuebong Tabifor posted an update on the Acceleration Program page Free online course, networking and funding opportunity.Can someone say if the course has started. I have not received any email about notification and access to course material. Or has the start date been postponed.
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Mawuli AKPALO posted an update on the Acceleration Program page Free online course, networking and funding opportunity.Hello everyone, need help to follow the online course. Where is the link?
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Nassali Violet posted an update on the Acceleration Program page Free online course, networking and funding opportunity.Cant wait for this great opportunity. God is great
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Jimmy Wafula posted an update on the Acceleration Program page Free online course, networking and funding opportunity.Can’t wait to learn and acquire more knowledge from great minds about entrepreneurship in this May cohort come the 17 of this month.