Africa should treat entrepreneurial science as a lifeline, not a luxury
Synchronised action from universities, policymakers and scientists is needed to bridge the gap from ideas to impact
Africa exists in a paradox, as both an entrepreneurial and structurally constrained region. The continent has the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity globally, with around 20% of the population engaged in income generating ventures. However, approximately 85% of this activity sits in the informal sector. Therefore, there remains a glaring gap in science-driven and deep-tech ventures capable of transforming economies at scale.