McGill.CA / Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship / Build a Startup
Empowering Entrepreneurs as they Build Africa’s Future

Stage: Ideation
Industry: Social Impact

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Lean Startup

The program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is designed to train, educate, and empower Mastercard Foundation Scholars at McGill. Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and peer learning, participants will be introduced to the world of entrepreneurship and acquire tangible tools to establish ventures that drive meaningful socio-economic impact in their communities.

Key learnings

  • Introduction to the entrepreneurial journey through an African lens

  • Understand your market and what matters to customers

  • Identify your problem and design your solution

  • Articulate your value proposition

  • Craft and communicate the key elements of a business plan

  • Establish realizable goals for your startup

In partnership with

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program / Lean Startup des boursiers de la Fondation Mastercard

Who is this program for?

This program is exclusive to Mastercard Foundation Scholars at McGill.

Program format

Dates: January - March 2026

Hybrid program: sessions will be virtual and in-person at the Dobson Centre to accommodate our global network of speakers and mentors.

Have questions about the program?

Email us at dobson.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca for more information.

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