The AAST Entrepreneurship Center (AASTEC) is proud to announce the launch of VENTARA – Africa’s Digital Venture Fellowship, developed in strategic partnership with SKSEED, marking a new milestone in supporting the next generation of digitally enabled African entrepreneurs.
VENTARA is not just a startup program—it is an 8-week founder-first fellowship journey designed to empower ambitious entrepreneurs to leverage artificial intelligence, digital transformation, leadership development, and scalable venture-building frameworks to accelerate their startups and prepare for sustainable growth. Built for execution and impact, the program supports founders at different stages of their journey—whether refining a business model, preparing for investment, or scaling an early-stage venture with the support of experienced mentors and a strong entrepreneurial network.
What VENTARA Offers
Participants will benefit from a comprehensive ecosystem of support, including:
VENTARA is designed to equip founders with the tools, mindset, and connections needed to transform innovative ideas into scalable and impactful ventures across Africa's rapidly evolving digital economy. Through this initiative, AASTEC and SKSEED aim to strengthen entrepreneurship ecosystems, foster cross-border collaboration, and empower a new generation of founders who are ready to lead with innovation, purpose, and resilience.
Applications Now Open, APPLY HERE
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Aspiring entrepreneurs building purpose-driven startups are invited to apply and join the next generation of African digital innovators.
VENTARA represents a bold step toward shaping Africa’s future of entrepreneurship—where technology, talent, and opportunity converge to create lasting impact.
