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Promoting Entrepreneurial Skills in African Agriculture through UniBRAIN Incubators

UniBRAIN aims to enhance innovation and cultivate graduates with essential entrepreneurial and business skills relevant to Africa's agricultural development. By linking education to rural communities, the initiative fosters entrepreneurship and supports the growth of agribusinesses. Key components include pre-incubation phases, support from ministries and research institutions, financial partnerships, and an emphasis on grassroots empowerment. With 134 agricultural colleges in 35 countries, UniBRAIN empowers member institutions to facilitate transformative change in agriculture and natural resource management.

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Promoting Entrepreneurial Skills in African Agriculture through UniBRAIN Incubators

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  1. ANAFE: Role In UniBRAIN

  2. UniBRAIN Value Proposition “To promote innovation and produce graduates with entrepreneurial and business skills and research-based knowledge that is relevant to the development of African agriculture and agribusinesses”

  3. Model Incubator External linkages: N-S; S-S Support Institutions Board/ Steering committee (selected from consortia members) Research institutions University Faculties Ministry of Industry and Trade Incubator Pre-incubation phase Initiative faculties Ministry of Agriculture Manager Ministry of Education Consulting team Potential entrepreneurs Students: Undergrad Postgrad Professors Researchers Technicians Other potential entrepreneurs Financial institutions Firms

  4. ANAFE Role

  5. Development of Business Incubator: Key components National and International Environment Supportive National Policies University Community Linkage Internet Technical Assistance International Business Linkages Initial govt. funding Technical Infrastructure Market opportunities Growth Entrepreneur Enterprise Employment I N C U B A T O R Local consultants Manager Training Tenant Finance Rigorous Business Strategy Development Champions Sponsors Board Entrepreneurial Selection Graduation Professional Services Network Incubator Environment

  6. Conclusion • Currently 134 Agricultural Colleges and Universities in 35 African countries • Objective: facilitates change in agriculture and natural resources management by linking education to rural communities and by empowering member institutions to act as cornerstones in the implementation of activities, paying great attention to grassroots ownership, empowerment and decision making.

  7. THANK YOU http://www.anafeafrica.org

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