Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC)?
Kosmos Innovation Center is an initiative powered by Kosmos Energy that invests in young entrepreneurs and small businesses. It focuses on turning innovative ideas into sustainable businesses through training, mentorship, and funding.
What countries does Kosmos Innovation Center operate in?
Kosmos Innovation Center currently operates in Ghana, Senegal, and Mauritania, aiming to empower local entrepreneurs to innovate and contribute to their national economies.
What kind of support does Kosmos Innovation Center provide?
Kosmos Innovation Center offers a mix of leadership training, mentorship, incubation, and potential seed funding to help entrepreneurs develop and scale their businesses.
Who can apply to Kosmos Innovation Center programs?
Kosmos Innovation Center programs are open to young entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially those involved in agriculture and technology. In Senegal, for example, the programs target individuals under 35, with a particular emphasis on women.
How is Kosmos Innovation Center funded?
The scheme was started and funded by Kosmos Energy, whose goal is to leave every country where they operate better than before they arrived. Kosmos Innovation Center Ghana became an independent non-profit in 2020, benefiting from significant funding from organizations like the Mastercard Foundation to expand its entrepreneurial support programs.
I want to get involved, what’s my next step?
Look at the available programs for each country and see if you fit the entry criteria. If there are programs available to you then you will be able to find a link to apply directly. If there are not currently any open programs then the best advice is to follow KIC on all social media and keep an eye out for announcements.