Africa
Africa
Entrepreneurship in Africa is on the rise, driven by a combination of a young and dynamic population, increasing access to technology and a supportive ecosystem. There is a vibrant social entrepreneurship focus, addressing social and environmental challenges in areas such as healthcare, education, renewable energy and agriculture. A diverse landscape with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Africa is an exciting place to be.
Our partnerships include:
- EDHE (Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education) in South Africa, which develops the entrepreneurial capacity of university students, academics and leaders
- Kenya Network of Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (KNEIL) which supports university leaders to discuss, co-design and drive solutions to challenges of entrepreneurial and innovation
Our partnerships include:
- EDHE (Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education) in South Africa, which develops the entrepreneurial capacity of university students, academics and leaders
- Kenya Network of Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (KNEIL) which supports university leaders to discuss, co-design and drive solutions to challenges of entrepreneurial and innovation
News and updates
Innovation is growing – but universities must help turn knowledge into impact
Europe’s innovation performance continues to improve.
Leadership Under Pressure: What Universities Can Learn from the World Cup
As the men’s World Cup reaches its decisive stages, attention naturally turns to the players and managers. Every substitution is analysed, every tactical decision debated and every moment replayed from countless angles.
But some of the most important leadership lessons are found away from the pitch.
What Have We Learned from EDGE Series 1?
Across the latest series of NCEE’s EDGE sessions — Entrepreneurship, Digital, Growth and Education — we have brought together a rich mix of voices: senior leaders, practitioners and researchers, each offering a different perspective on what it means to build an entrepreneurial university.
Leading Change, Culture and People in Higher Education
It does not need saying, but there’s a lot of change. Universities are responding to shifting funding models, regulatory complexity, evolving student expectations, technological developments, and expanding civic and economic roles – often all at once.
Universities in Africa as Launchpads for Entrepreneurial Ventures
Across Africa, a powerful transformation is underway. With nearly 70% of Sub-Saharan Africans under 30 and more than 10 million young people entering the labour market each year, the continent stands at the centre of one of the most significant demographic moments in global history.
New book on Africa’s flagship universities
A new book by NCEE’s Head of Research explores how Africa’s large public universities are evolving to meet local, national and global demands.