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ANAFE: Role In UniBRAIN. UniBRAIN Value Proposition. “To promote innovation and produce graduates with entrepreneurial and business skills and research-based knowledge that is relevant to the development of African agriculture and agribusinesses”. Model Incubator. External linkages:
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UniBRAIN Value Proposition “To promote innovation and produce graduates with entrepreneurial and business skills and research-based knowledge that is relevant to the development of African agriculture and agribusinesses”
Model Incubator External linkages: N-S; S-S Support Institutions Board/ Steering committee (selected from consortia members) Research institutions University Faculties Ministry of Industry and Trade Incubator Pre-incubation phase Initiative faculties Ministry of Agriculture Manager Ministry of Education Consulting team Potential entrepreneurs Students: Undergrad Postgrad Professors Researchers Technicians Other potential entrepreneurs Financial institutions Firms
Development of Business Incubator: Key components National and International Environment Supportive National Policies University Community Linkage Internet Technical Assistance International Business Linkages Initial govt. funding Technical Infrastructure Market opportunities Growth Entrepreneur Enterprise Employment I N C U B A T O R Local consultants Manager Training Tenant Finance Rigorous Business Strategy Development Champions Sponsors Board Entrepreneurial Selection Graduation Professional Services Network Incubator Environment
Conclusion • Currently 134 Agricultural Colleges and Universities in 35 African countries • Objective: facilitates change in agriculture and natural resources management by linking education to rural communities and by empowering member institutions to act as cornerstones in the implementation of activities, paying great attention to grassroots ownership, empowerment and decision making.
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