We Inspire
We light a fire in young people… by training them to see opportunities that others miss, giving them the confidence to view themselves as entrepreneurs not employees and job creators instead of job seekers. We do it by delivering a best-in-class leadership and entrepreneurship program.
We Invest
We go all in … by providing a full life-cycle of support to the most promising entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses. We do it through tailored coaching, skills building, expert mentorship, seed funding, and facilitating connections within and across industries.
We Transform
We go big … by positioning young entrepreneurs to tackle tough problems in key sectors and channeling their talent into innovative, private sector-led solutions. We do this through the Kosmos Innovation Center’s distinctive focus on commercial solutions and local knowledge.
Ghana
Established in 2016, Kosmos Innovation Center Ghana is helping to breathe new life into agriculture, transforming it into an engine of growth and job creation.
Mauritania
Launched in 2018, the Kosmos Innovation Center Mauritania is helping young, entrepreneurial Mauritanians develop the skills to turn ideas into reality.
Senegal
Kosmos Innovation Center Senegal is helping young business leaders in Senegal develop the technical skills needed to grow successful and sustainable businesses.
Kosmos Innovation Center
The Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) invests in young entrepreneurs and small businesses who have big ideas and want to see their country grow.
Back to basics - what do most companies actually start with?
Friday FAQ: Is being busy the same as making progress?
Being busy often feels like progress, but it can be a trap. Activity alone doesn’t guarantee results, without focus, all that effort can go nowhere. What matters is where you put your energy.
Jeff Bezos knew this when building Amazon. In the early days, he didn’t just do everything; he concentrated on the work that would actually grow the business: designing efficient systems, improving delivery, and understanding customer needs. Hours spent on distractions wouldn’t have made Amazon succeed. What mattered was intentional effort on the things that moved the company forward.
The lesson is clear: being busy is easy, making progress is hard. True progress comes from focusing on tasks that create impact, not just filling time. To grow a business, ask yourself: Does what I’m doing today bring me closer to my goals, or am I just keeping busy? Like Bezos, results come from direction, not motion.