The Power of Innovation Ecosystems with Innovation Village

Welcome to the replay of our webinar “The Power of Innovation Ecosystems with Innovation Village”, where we explore a groundbreaking collaboration between Innovation Village and Wazoku. This partnership is dedicated to fostering the growth of start-ups and scale-ups across Africa, tackling critical challenges that impact companies and nations throughout the continent. Innovation Village is driving change and creating opportunities that extend far beyond regional boundaries.

What You’ll Learn:

In this engaging discussion, Foster Awintiti Akugri and Schønning Eysturoy share their visionary approach to innovation. They delve into strategies for nurturing innovators and their ideas, transforming them into market-ready solutions.

Speakers:

• Foster Awintiti Akugri: Africa Business Lead at Innovation Village
• Schønning Eysturoy: Senior Director of Innovation Ecosystems at Wazoku

Key Highlights:

• Vision of Innovation Village: Gain insights into the mission and goals of Innovation Village. Understand how it aims to revolutionize the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa by creating a supportive environment for start-ups and scale-ups.
• Nurturing Innovation: Learn the processes and strategies involved in taking innovative ideas from concept to market-ready solutions. Discover how Innovation Village supports and develops innovators at every stage of their journey, ensuring their ideas have the best chance of success.
• Building a Pan African Ecosystem: Understand the complexities and strategies for creating a successful and inclusive innovation ecosystem that spans the entire African continent. Learn how to overcome challenges related to sector, scale, and location to build a cohesive network of innovators and businesses.
• Global Impact through Collaboration: See real-world examples of how businesses are partnering with Wazoku to drive significant change and innovation worldwide. Discover the benefits of collaboration and how it can lead to groundbreaking solutions that address global challenges.
• Future Trends in Innovation: Explore the future trends in the innovation ecosystem, particularly within Africa. Gain insights into emerging technologies, market opportunities, and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving landscape.
• Interactive Q&A Session: Engage with our speakers through an interactive Q&A session where they answer questions from the audience, providing deeper insights and practical advice for fostering innovation in your own organization.