Idea Studio Africa is a career acceleration and entrepreneurship studio. We help young professionals and entrepreneurs build meaningful skill sets, experiences, mindsets, networks and opportunities needed to accelerate their careers and business ideas forward.
OUR APPROACH
We run fellowship programs that are centered around the needs of young professionals and entrepreneurs, and on existing and future opportunities in the world of work and entrepreneurship.
The ISA fellowship programs are designed in collaboration with key stakeholders and industry partners to support young professionals to succeed.
The ISA Fellowship Programs
1. The ISA Career Launchpad Program (Hybrid - Starts July)
This is an immersive 8-week foundational program designed to help you build and practice 21st-century skills and mindsets, and project experience to help move your career forward. The program is designed for:
- Recent graduates looking to kick start their careers
- Young professionals looking to up their skills in their current roles
- Young professionals looking to transition careers
The program is open to recent graduates and young professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Apply – by 10th July
2. The ISA Founders Launchpad Program (Hybrid - starts September)
This is an immersive 3-month program for founders and entrepreneurs looking to start and grow their businesses. The program is designed to help participants:
- Identify Business Opportunities
- Build viable business models
- Set up the right business operations and processes
- Launch or grow their businesses
- Access business support services and talent
- Develop their business leadership skills
- Build network, credibility and support to move their business forward
The next cohort of the ISA Founders Launchpad will be supporting entrepreneurs and founders in the following sectors.
- Digital Businesses and Communities
- Food Systems and Regenerative Agriculture
- Fashion & Beauty
- Caregiving, wellness and Healthy living
- Education & Learning
- Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptations
Apply – by 15th August
What you get as an Idea Studio Africa Fellow
At Idea Studio Africa, we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality of learning experience to our participants. Idea Studio Africa provides:
A learning & practice environment
Access a supportive and flexible learning environment to upskill, learn and practice the skills for the future of work and entrepreneurship.
Immersive & meaningful projects
Work on real, immersive and meaningful projects and challenges with expert facilitation and practical learning to help deepen your skills and abilities.
Tools & resources
Access the tools and resources needed to help you practice your skills and abilities; all while creating value at work or in your business.
Credibility & brand
Build and leverage strong network opportunities; while showcasing your credibility and value to achieve your career and life goals. You will also measure, evaluate and share your growth and progress.
A lifelong community
Access (life and career) mentors, coaches and experts to help you navigate your current journey. Learn and grow alongside other ambitious professionals and visionary entrepreneurs.
Access to post-program support
Whether you’re looking for meaningful work opportunities or follow-up support to launch and grow your venture, ISA is the right place for you.
WORK WITH US
Belong to an incredible community of lifelong learners, innovators and experts.
Partner with Us
We are excited to collaborate with individuals and organizations who have a shared vision of developing and investing in talent in Africa in the research, design, innovation, and entrepreneurship space. Join us in investing in today’s innovative talent as a project partner, funding partner, talent partner, or investment partner.
Join as a Learning Support Member
Looking to deepen your work or impact by developing bold and innovative talent across Africa? Idea Studio Africa collaborates with skilled individuals and experts with lived experience as curriculum designers, session facilitators, coaches, mentors, project advisors, and much more. We would like to hear from you!
TESTIMONIALS
A message from our past fellows!
Enough talk,
Join the future of work and entrepreneurship.
Partnership inquiries: hello@ideastudio.africa
Fellowship inquiries: join@ideastudio.africa
Phone: +254716 665414