Innov & Impact Incubator
ABOUT US
INNOV & IMPACT is an internal incubator of the African University of Social Sciences Technology and Medical Studies, jointly created with StadsGarage, a builder of accelerator programs in the Netherlands. INNOV & IMPACT incubator creates an inspiring environment where social challenges meet business innovation.
VISION
Solving social challenges in Africa (poverty, hunger, health, illegal immigration…) through training, entrepreneurship and business innovation.
Innov & Impact Incubator AIMS
- Empowering young men and women
- Enhancing development through innovation
- Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all (SDG nr4)
- Educating to counter poverty
- Educating to create new jobs and work opportunities
- Providing cutting edge teaching
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MISSION
The UASTM INNOV & IMPACT incubator is designed to counter youth unemployment in Africa by fostering entrepreneurship in several domains including agriculture and food processing, sustainable energy/environment, IT and health. We strongly support the creation of innovative enterprises with a social impact (job creation, poverty reduction, local development …)
STRATEGIC GOALS
- Foster entrepreneurial climate and spirit
- Development of local economic fabric
- Encourage and support women entrepreneurship
- Creating new jobs and work opportunities
- Providing opportunities for young men and women to counter illegal immigration
- Creation of innovative and sustainable enterprises and support their growth and development