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A public employment program in South Africa is doing far more than placing people in traditional jobs. Over four years, the Social Employment Fund has helped 3,300 people build livelihoods through work, entrepreneurship, and education.
A new entrepreneurship program in the UAE aims to fast-track defense innovation by connecting startups with cutting-edge technology opportunities. Tawazun's initiative opens doors for entrepreneurs to solve national security challenges while building tomorrow's defense sector.
A four-month Stanford program is giving Japanese high school students the tools, mentors, and confidence to tackle real-world problems through social entrepreneurship. One student says it transformed her "Sunday blues" into the best day of her week.
A community program in North Dublin has celebrated a decade of turning business dreams into reality, welcoming over 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and featuring 90 expert speakers. StartUp Ballymun proves that consistent local support can build thriving entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Students at Oakwood University got hands-on training in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship through a statewide program designed to connect HBCU students with tech careers. The free Innovation Power Hour event brought industry leaders directly to campus in Huntsville.
Ghana is turning technical schools into real business incubators where students learn entrepreneurship by running actual companies. The pilot program in 25 schools bridges the gap between classroom theory and practical job skills.
Dubai just created a three-day intensive program that turns young people's ideas into investor-ready pitches. Majlis Al Mustaqbal connects aspiring entrepreneurs with mentors, government experts, and potential investors to build the next generation of startups.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji just distributed N29 million ($45,000) to youth and student organizations across Ekiti State, backing his promise to empower the next generation. The funds will support entrepreneurship, leadership training, and community programs in all 16 local government areas.
Young innovators from 33 African countries turned a 2024 summit into real action, launching programs that directly helped over 100,000 people in just months. Nigerian delegates led the charge with digital skills training, health campaigns, and entrepreneurship support spreading across communities.
A two-day workshop in India equipped young volunteers with leadership and entrepreneurship skills aimed at building a self-reliant generation. The program focused on turning ambitious students into confident, job-ready changemakers.
African entrepreneurs now have two major opportunities to scale their businesses internationally. Both programs offer funding, mentorship, and global market access starting in May 2026.
A prestigious business school program has transformed 93 startups across West Africa in just five years, with 84% of founders saying their ventures wouldn't have succeeded without it. Challenge+ Afrique is proving that African entrepreneurship doesn't need compassion—it needs method, mentorship, and committed allies.
Six new entrepreneurs just joined a Department of Energy program that turns risky energy startups into thriving companies at a 92% success rate. Since 2015, the program has launched over 200 startups that raised $6 billion and created nearly 4,000 jobs.
Carnegie Mellon University just launched a program that pairs breakthrough research with serious venture capital to turn laboratory discoveries into real companies. The 18-month Deep Tech Venture-Ready Program connects over 40 researchers with $240 million in potential funding and mentorship from top venture firms.
A military training program designed after a 1973 war now produces startup founders at five times the rate of Stanford's MBA program. About 10% of Israel's billion-dollar companies trace back to this single initiative.
Qualcomm is inviting African tech startups to join its Make in Africa program, offering expert mentorship, engineering support, and intellectual property guidance at no cost and with no equity required. Applications close February 16 for a program running April through December.
A successful pandemic-era program that helped nearly 1,900 Colorado workers just became permanent, making low-interest loans available to small businesses across the state. The CLIMBER program is expanding to help even more entrepreneurs create jobs and grow local economies.
Roswell Park Cancer Center launches two free 12-week programs that blend fitness with research to help survivors restore their strength and confidence. Both virtual and in-person options make recovery support accessible to everyone.
Ghana just rolled out a new national policy that puts entrepreneurship at the heart of college education, giving students the skills and funding to launch real businesses before graduation. With youth unemployment above 12 percent, this student-led initiative could change how an entire generation enters the workforce.
University of Georgia's new MAPS program teaches entrepreneurs how to pitch their startups with data-driven confidence. Founders learn to defend their numbers and secure investment funding they need to grow.
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