Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 17-21, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. CAT

CMU-Africa (main building and PEZ building)

Group photo

The Innovation Hub at CMU-Africa will hold activities under this year's theme of "Together We Build." The theme emphasizes the collective power of community, collaboration, and shared ambition within the entrepreneurial world.

Jump to the agenda for November 17, November 18, November 19, November 20, November 21

Please note that registration is required by 5:00 p.m. CAT on November 13 in order to attend.

Meet the speakers

Norbert Haguma
Founder and CEO
Swapinga

Chryssie Karera
Co-Founder
Green Meter

Stanley Mukasa
Associate Director of Entrepreneurship
CMU-Africa

Ola Fadiran
Founder and CEO
ChipMango

Babacar Seck
Founder and Managing Partner
Askya Investment Partners

Meet the panelists

Ewaose Joseph
Software Developer
CMU-Africa

George Okeyo
Director of Academics
CMU-Africa

Davis Ntezirayo
Founder and CEO
Huza HR

Moderator: Sandrine Mawen
MS EAI Student / UN Food Systems Leader

November 17

CMU-Africa main building

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Booth showcase
Innovation Hub programs presentation

Entrepreneurship Club
Highlight ongoing and current activities

November 18

CMU-Africa main building

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Booth showcase
Innovation Hub programs presentation

Entrepreneurship Club
Highlight ongoing and current activities

November 19

CMU-Africa Innovation Hub (PEZ Building)

12:00 - 12:15 p.m.

Opening session
Why Global Entrepreneurship Week matters

12:15 - 1:00 p.m.

Masterclass
Building startups and products that scale

1:00 - 1:15 p.m.

RDB info session
Startup registration in Rwanda

1:15 - 1:35 p.m.

Founder stories
Founders from Carnegie Mellon University and other universities share their stories

1:35 - 1:45 p.m.

Group photo

1:45 - 2:30 p.m.

Networking lunch
Interact with peers and speakers

November 20

CMU-Africa Innovation Hub (PEZ Building)

12:00 - 12:40 p.m.

Masterclass
Investment and venture capital session

12:40 - 1:00 p.m.

Founder stories
CMU-Africa Innovation Hub

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Networking lunch
Interact with peers and speakers

November 21

CMU-Africa Innovation Hub (PEZ Building)

2:00 - 2:10 p.m.

Opening

2:10 - 2:40 p.m.

Keynote speech
Insights and opportunities in micro-chip design industry

2:40 - 3:00 p.m.

Info session
Intellectual property

3:00 - 3:55 p.m.

Panel discussion
From classroom innovation to industry problem solving

3:55 - 4:00 p.m.

Closing remarks
Reflect on this year's theme, "Build Together"

4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Exhibition, demos, and networking

Please register by 5:00 p.m. CAT on November 13:

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