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.
FAQ Friday: Youth entrepreneurs and technology
On November 1st, we celebrated #AfricaYouthDay. For young entrepreneurs across Africa, this holiday recognises young people as key drivers for social change, economic growth, and sustainable development. With the arrival of the digital age, technology has provided the youth with opportunities to create and invent. Thus, technology became a stepping stone in which young individuals from diverse backgrounds are able to start businesses.
With the skills of young entrepreneurs in technology, they are able to come up with solutions that make daily life easier. They reshape modern business with how they look beyond what’s traditional, offering fresh perspectives that bridge gaps and adapt to overcome hurdles in the business.
Sting App, invented by Abdullahi Khatri, is a digital platform that allows suppliers to send updated information directly to the pharmacies, enabling them to place orders quickly and efficiently. His simple idea that came from watching his father deliver stacks of papers to pharmacies became something useful that reduces costs and increases the speed of delivery within the pharmaceutical industry.
Another is Smart Switch, invented by Samuel Naamgwinaa. It is an automated system that enables users to remotely control their light consumption through integrating a SIM card into the switch. With this, users are able to simply call a number to turn their lights on or off, even from a distance, reducing energy wastage and contributing to energy conservation efforts. Even before Smart Switch, Samuel has been creating inventions since he was seven.
Technology is not just a tool for young entrepreneurs, it’s a catalyst for innovation, creativity, and global impact. These two entrepreneurs are examples of how when the youth is empowered and supported, they become forces that build successful ventures that make a positive difference in the world.
#ThrowbackThursday - to November 2016 when Kosmos Energy won the CSR Company of the Year award at the Ghana Oil and Gas Awards.
Cheikh founded Hassadi Agricultural Products with the aim of reducing dependency on imports, boosting local production, and creating sustainable agricultural jobs. Through the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) program, Cheikh gained not just support, but the mindset and tools needed to grow his business.
Read the full story here:
kosmosinnovationcenter.com/hassadi/