E4Impact, POLIMI Graduate School of Management and Politecnico di Milano offer a unique Blended Master in African Innovation Leadership (AIL), a high-level training initiative aimed at strengthening local innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa.
The program is financially supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and it’s free of charge for the participants. The Master program offers a unique opportunity to harness leadership skills, ignite entrepreneurial spirit, and inspire and connect innovation actors.
The classroom will consist of 40 participants who must be from Côte D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal e Tanzania.They should be either innovation managers leading research programmes and innovation partnerships or entrepreneurs from emerging African innovative companies.
AIL program focuses on three main objectives:
- promoting entrepreneurship among young generations;
- enhancing the innovation management capabilities of academic institutions;
- developing multisectoral partnerships for innovation.
Designed to cultivate visionary leaders, AIL combines cutting-edge academic instruction with real-world applications. Participants will engage with distinguished faculty members, field experts, and successful entrepreneurs. AIL curriculum is crafted to address the dynamic, fast-paced nature of innovation, covering essential topics such as strategic business development, technology management, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable practices.
AIL Master offers advanced training in innovation management and entrepreneurship, with a focus on key African sectors such as agribusiness, energy, sustainability, circular economy, manufacturing and digitalization.
Participants will have the opportunity to acquire both practical and theoretical skills, contributing to sustainable development and economic growth in their home countries.
Join AIL to be part of this transformation and to build a better future for Africa and the entire world!
