Plenary session 2: Youth entrepreneurship ecosystems

September 25th - 12:20

Discover the pivotal role of youth entrepreneurship ecosystems in fostering the next generation of innovators and business leaders. Speakers from the UK, Nigeria, Türkiye and India will share comprehensive programs and structured environments that inspire, support, and empower young entrepreneurs.

Moderator

Terryanne ChebetKenya

Speakers

Bird, RozNorwich Research Park, United KingdomEmpowering the next generation: Cultivating entrepreneurial ecosystems for global youth

Ekeledo, AnnaAfriLabs, NigeriaFostering youth entrepreneurship through organised innovation spaces in the global south: insights from AfriLabs

Büyükeren, ŞimalITU ARI Teknokent, TürkiyeEmpowering the next generation: cultivating entrepreneurial ecosystems for global youth

Chattopadhyay, DeepanwitaIKP Knowledge Park, IndiaNurturing youth entrepreneurship in Deeptech: case study from IKP Knowledge Park