Entrepreneurial Skills
Foundational training that helps founders shape ideas into viable, market-ready businesses.
VGS Centre for Entrepreneurship – Africa
Building Africa's Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Developing entrepreneurial skills, connecting emerging leaders, and supporting growing ventures across African markets.
About VGS
A regional initiative for entrepreneurial leadership
VGS Centre for Entrepreneurship invests in business leadership and entrepreneurial skills development for growing ventures across African markets. We work with founders and emerging leaders through training, mentorship and connection — supporting ventures as they build capability and grow.
Skills
Leadership
Connections
Growth
Skills Development
Training built for emerging African ventures
Programmes focused on practical entrepreneurial and business leadership capabilities.
Business Leadership
Leadership capability building for founders and teams managing growing organisations.
Venture Development
Structured support for early-stage ventures working through growth and operating challenges.
Practical Training
Applied, hands-on sessions designed around the realities of African business environments.
Mentorship & Coaching
Guidance from people who have built businesses
Professional guidance for startup founders and emerging entrepreneurs, supporting them as they develop and grow their ventures.
- Founder Mentorship
- One-to-one support matched to a founder's stage and sector.
- Business Coaching
- Working sessions on operations, strategy and decision-making.
- Leadership Development
- Building the judgement required to lead a growing team.
- Practical Guidance
- Direct, applied advice on the problems founders face now.
Networking & Entrepreneurship
Connecting entrepreneurs with the wider ecosystem
We create platforms that connect young entrepreneurs with industry players, peers and opportunity.
Startup Networking
Recurring gatherings that bring founders and operators into the same room.
Pitch Series
Pitch formats where entrepreneurs present ventures and receive direct feedback.
Campus Startup Initiatives
Programmes that surface entrepreneurial talent within universities and colleges.
Industry Connections
Introductions between emerging ventures and established industry players.
Entrepreneur Communities
Peer communities where founders exchange practical knowledge and support.
Get Involved
Grow Your Venture. Expand Your Network. Build What's Next.
Entrepreneurs, mentors, partners and organisations are welcome to connect with VGS Centre for Entrepreneurship.