Empowering Africa's next generation of entrepreneurs.
Practical business education, mentorship, and community for young Africans turning ideas into ventures that create jobs and strengthen communities.
What we do
Millions of young Africans aspire to build. Too few get the support to succeed.
IADEBAYO Foundation is a nonprofit committed to equipping young Africans with the entrepreneurial mindset, practical business education, mentorship, and community they need to build sustainable businesses and create lasting impact.
Africa is home to one of the world's youngest populations — an extraordinary opportunity and a pressing challenge. While millions of young Africans aspire to become entrepreneurs, many lack access to quality entrepreneurial education, mentorship, and the support systems needed to build sustainable businesses.
We exist to bridge this gap — turning ideas into thriving ventures that create jobs and strengthen communities.
Flagship programme
Embark Entrepreneurship Academy
A virtual entrepreneurship academy equipping undergraduate students, recent graduates, and early-stage entrepreneurs with the mindset, business knowledge, mentorship, and community needed to build sustainable ventures.
Explore Embark →Our impact
Celebrating two years of empowering African entrepreneurs.
How we develop entrepreneurs
Five components. One journey.
Live Classes
Interactive sessions led by experienced entrepreneurs and professionals deliver a structured entrepreneurship curriculum.
Spotlight Show
Conversations with founders and changemakers sharing authentic entrepreneurial experiences and lessons learned.
Mentorship
Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals, matched to participants by sector and development needs.
Capstone Project
Participants apply their learning by developing a practical business project that demonstrates strategic thinking and execution.
Pitch Competition
Participants present their businesses before experienced judges, strengthening their confidence and communication.
Alumni stories
Built here. Building Africa.
Alumni video and picture testimonials will appear here — add them in the admin under Testimonials and tick “featured”.
From the blog
Latest insights
Blog posts will appear here once published from the admin.
Ready to build?