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💬 “It’s incumbent upon the young people not to always complain of what is happening, but to provide solutions where necessary”, says Kelvin Mwangi. From tackling #healthcare challenges to creating job opportunities and driving climate action, Norah Okombo, Ivy Susan, and Kelvin Mwangi share why they joined Founder Academy Africa. For them, it’s not just about ideas. It’s about gaining knowledge, taking initiative, and building the Africa they want to see. 🌍✨ 📌 Ready to turn your ideas into impact? Apply for Founder Academy Africa ‘25 before 10th Nov 🗓️ Program runs: Nov 17 – Dec 5, 2025 #FounderAcademyAfrica #Entrepreneur #Mentorship #Africa

🧬 Early detection could prevent 50% of cancer deaths. Here’s how this startup makes it possible. Meet Jairus Mahasi, a Nursing student at Kenyatta University and founder of Batalion, a #healthtech startup focused on cancer awareness and early detection. 🎓💡 Through mass sensitization, roundtable discussions, and mentorship programs, his venture supports people newly diagnosed with cancer and drives conversations around early diagnosis and care. We were proud to support Jairus during the Founder Academy Africa Program, where his team and he worked to develop the MVP of their venture alongside young innovators in the space.🌍✨ 📌 Want to be part of this year’s cohort? Join the next Founder Academy Africa Program and turn your idea into Africa’s next big innovation. 👉 Register now 🔗 [ https://bit.ly/3IoXHps ] #FounderAcademyAfrica #Entrepreneur #CancerAwareness

What if you could go from idea to investor pitch in just 3 weeks? 🎯 🚀 Founder Academy Africa is opening doors for student innovators ready to build solutions that matter. It is your chance to join a global community of changemakers and create real tech prototypes tackling healthcare and climate challenges, guided by industry mentors every step of the way. Form your team of 3-6, dive into hands-on learning, and build something extraordinary. The top six teams will pitch live to investors on Demo Day, with the winners taking home $1,000 and a spot in the Futurize Incubator. Whether you're coding your first app or training an AI model, this is where your entrepreneurial journey begins. 📅 Program runs: November 17 - December 5, 2025  ⏰ Registration closes: November 10 💻 Don't just dream about building a startup, start building one today → Register now! 🔗 [ https://bit.ly/3IoXHps ] #FounderAcademyAfrica #Africa #Entrepreneurship

🌍 Be part of Founder Academy Africa and guide emerging entrepreneurs tackling Africa's most pressing challenges in healthcare and climate change. 📌 We're seeking experienced professionals to mentor our 2025 cohort as they build innovative solutions for the continent's future. Throughout the program, you’ll share your insights, challenge ideas, and help shape ventures that matter. If you have the drive to help build impactful businesses, your experience can make the difference between an idea and a thriving enterprise. 🚀 Join a community of mentors dedicated to accelerating African innovation and guide founders through critical milestones, from validation to scale. Ready to invest in Africa's entrepreneurial future? Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d2GdiDwV #FounderAcademyAfrica #Africa #Mentor #Entrepreneurship

🌍 What makes someone hit “Register” on Africa’s largest entrepreneurship academy? In this video, Precious Waweru and Khamisi Zaid share why they joined the program and how it helped them turn their ideas into real ventures through hands-on brainstorming sessions and networking with founders. 📌 If you want to be a part of the Founder Academy Africa - sign up before 10th Nov [ https://lnkd.in/d9DgSSEy ] 📅 Nov 17 – Dec 5, 2025 #FounderAcademyAfrica #Africa #Entrepreneurship

🚀 Founder Academy Africa 2025 kicks off this November! What started as Fuel Africa - a spark that brought together thousands of young innovators over the past 3 years - has now evolved into the Founder Academy: a bold entrepreneurial journey built to empower founders at their earliest stage. It’s a movement to ensure that every young person has access to a launchpad to turn bold ideas into real ventures. Because tackling Africa’s biggest challenges - from using AI to transform healthcare to building climate-smart solutions for a sustainable future - requires more than talent. It requires opportunity, guidance, and a community that believes in you. Over 3 transformative weeks, the Academy becomes your launchpad: 📚 Learn: 30+ hours of practical workshops to sharpen your skills in problem validation, prototyping, business models, and pitching. 🤝 Collaborate: Build a team of 3–6 with members from 30+ universities across Africa and tackle pressing issues in healthcare and climate. 🏆 Compete: Pitch your solution with the winning team taking home $1,000 and the top 3 teams fast-tracked into the Futurize Incubator 2026. This is your chance to think bigger, build smarter, and be part of Africa’s next generation of founders. ⏳ Spots are limited - so roundup your dream team and register before November 10th. 👉 http://bit.ly/3IoXHps 📅 Program Dates: November 17 - December 5, 2025 #FounderAcademyAfrica #Startup #Healthcare #Climate

🌍 Did you know only 17% of the 2030 SDGs are on track? The real story lies in what’s being done about the other 83%. While this statistic might sound discouraging, there's a powerful force quietly reshaping how we tackle humanity's greatest challenges – #SocialInnovation. 🚀 Behind the scenes, 10 million #socialenterprises are generating $2 trillion in annual revenue and creating nearly 200 million jobs worldwide. From companies capturing moisture from air to provide clean water to ventures integrating solar power with agricultural machinery, social innovators aren't just solving problems – they're rewriting the playbook for sustainable growth, and it might just be our best bet at achieving the #UNSGDs by 2030. 💡So how do we accelerate social innovation? ✔️Create a compelling narrative ✔️Mobilize resources ✔️Cross-sector collaboration ✔️Capacity building programs ✔️Public participation Dive into our latest blog to learn more about how we can invest in people, ideas, and organizations driving change. Link in comments 👇

This entrepreneur believes period products should be free, and she's making it happen. 2 billion women menstruate monthly, but 1.5 billion lack basic #sanitation (UN, 2025). For University of Cape Town graduate Pearly Joubert, this wasn't just a statistic; it was a call to action. 📊💪 Enter NuFlo: Africa's first free period product startup. 🌍✨ Pearly Joubert founded NuFlo with a mission to end #periodpoverty. How? They place sponsored sanitary product boxes on campuses and in libraries. Companies fund the mission by using the boxes for 'mini-billboard' advertising, while students get free access to essential products. 📦💡 It was a pleasure having NuFlo as part of the #FuturizeU Incubator in 2024, where Pearly and her team refined their MVP and business model. 🚀🏆 Looking to accelerate social impact ventures? Connect with us for collaboration opportunities. Link in comments. 🤝 Megan Kunneke, Nammiiro Zaharah Bidin Nadia Waggie

💡The world's next big breakthroughs are being built by its youngest visionaries. On International Youth Day 2025, we are celebrating the youth driving change for a sustainable future, which perfectly describes the incredible young entrepreneurs from Futurize’s network. 🌍 They’re not just dreaming of change, they’re building it. From creating sustainable communities to driving breakthrough innovations, they prove that youth bring the energy, agility, and vision our entrepreneurial ecosystem needs to thrive. Young entrepreneurs are vital because they challenge outdated systems, introduce fresh solutions, and have the drive to turn bold ideas into real impact. 💬 Swipe through to read inspiring quotes from changemakers in our community on why young entrepreneurs are essential for solving today’s challenges and shaping tomorrow’s progress. #InternationalYouthDay #YouthLeadership Janet Dete, Ian O., Nicole Ang, Stanley Kinyanjui, Nikita Muthuuri, MD, Brian Mungai

🎓 🌍 Call for Futurize Student Ambassadors in Africa! This year, we’re shaking things up. Fuel Africa is now Founder Academy Africa. A new name with a bigger vision. 🚀 With our flagship entrepreneurship program just around the corner, we’re looking for passionate leaders to drive and inspire a vibrant community of young entrepreneurs across Africa. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Why Become a Student Ambassador? ✅ Gain exclusive mentorship and training from global industry experts. ✅ Develop your leadership skills and connect with a dynamic network of young innovators. ✅ Receive a certificate of recognition and priority access to Futurize programs and events. Who Can Apply? 🔹 Current university/college students at our partner universities. 🔹 Students with a passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and inspiring others on campus. Apply now to become a Student Ambassador for Futurize’s Founder Academy Africa 2025. 👉 🔗 https://bit.ly/4m4vToZ #StudentAbassador #Africa #Entrepreneurship #FounderAcademyAfrica