About the Kosmos Innovation Center in Senegal
The Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) invests in young entrepreneurs and small businesses who have big ideas and want to see their country grow. Since 2018 we have been helping young Senegalese entrepreneurs to realise their dreams and set up their own business. You can read about the success of some of the businesses from our original Senegal Start-Up Accelerator program in our Case Studies. We are now excited to offer a series of new courses, workshops and funding opportunities for anyone under 35 who wants to start their own business. We are especially keen to encourage young women to apply. You can find out more about the opportunities in the Our Programs section below.
Our Programs
Suxëtt Entrepreneuriat
Suxëtt Entrepreneuriat supports 15 early-stage Senegalese startups with training in business strategy and sustainable solutions. This national program offers five training sessions, a mentorship event, and a pitch competition where entrepreneurs get feedback on their ideas from experienced judges. This will be followed by 1:1 coaching and support for 3-5 winners, aiming to develop viable, scalable businesses addressing challenges in the local ecosystem.
Door Entrepreneuriat
Our Door Entrepreneuriat programme empowers over 100 Saint Louis youth (18-35) with essential entrepreneurship skills through interactive workshops. Focusing on practical training, it covers ideation, market identification and business planning. Our aim is to foster a balanced and dynamic entrepreneurial environment and prepare young people for the challenges that lie ahead. If you’re looking for a great grounding in what entrepreneurship is really like then this is for you.
See our FAQ about the Door Entrepreneuriat scheme by clicking here.
Sama Xalaat Sama Projet
Sama Xalaat Sama Projet helps 15 Saint Louis entrepreneurs to transform business ideas into realised concepts. Participants engage in four weeks of group training and two weeks of 1:1 coaching, focusing on market research, financial management, and pitch preparation, culminating in a Demo Day with potential funding opportunities for five businesses of up to $10,000 in total. This is the perfect program for anyone who wants to commit to their business idea and see it turned into a reality.
If you would like to join the program click here to apply.
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