Founders Program - Idea Studio Africa

We help you design and build desirable, viable and innovative businesses

Founders Launchpad Program

Building a thriving and successful business on your own can be challenging. The ISA Founders Launchpad program is here to walk with you all the way. This 3-month flexible and immersive program has been designed for founders or entrepreneurs or anyone looking to:

Identify Business Opportunities
Build viable business models
Set up the right business operations and processes
Launch or grow their business
Access business support services
Access affordable talent for their
Develop their business leadership skills
Build networks, credibility and support to move their business forward

The program will equip you with tools, skills, mindsets, resources and business support services depending on where you are at in your business journey. Additionally, you will have access to the ISA talent pool of young professionals in different fields who will provide support to your business during and post the program.

With the ISA Founders Launchpad, you will be empowered to recognize new opportunities, explore innovative approaches to your business, mobilize resources, manage risks, and build viable and impactful businesses.

What the program Entails

Immersive Business Leadership Bootcamp
Facilitated Sessions (in-person and virtual)
Guest Sessions with experienced entrepreneurs, coaches and speakers
Venture Application Learning
Coaching and Feedback
Toolkits, template and worksheets for your business
Access to business support services such as legal, accounting, research, business strategy, tech
Final Pitch at the end of the program and mini-pitches during the program

Overview of your learning program

Identifying business opportunities
Designing your business
Building your Business Model
Setting up processes and operations
Growing your Revenue

Growing your Brand
Growing your Business
Partnerships, Pitching,
Building your business leadership capacity
Building your team

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.

Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need a business idea to join the program?

While it is recommended to have a business idea, you don’t need to have a fully-fledged idea to join the program. Depending on where you are at, the program offers customized program modules – such as the Explore Ideas module, the Validate your Business module and the Launch your Business module.