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.
Stage: Ideation
Industry: Social Impact
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
This program is exclusive to Mastercard Foundation Scholars at McGill.
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.
Email us at dobson.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca for more information.
