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We’re excited to invite our alumni, entrepreneurs, mentors, program participants & the public to the DDQIC African Initiatives 2026 Final Pitch Competition!
Watch Africa’s next generation of innovators pitch their ventures for a pool prize of 20,000 CADin seed funding.
#Startups
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
I feel truly blessed whenever I share a room with young people from diverse backgrounds striving to drive positive change. We saw a problem and decided to address it. Thank you @ddqic and @queensu 🇨🇦 for your recognition and support!
#jlmcff #ddqic #mcf #entrepreneurship #youth
Join our upcoming info session to learn about the Fellowship, eligibility, application process, and what selected fellows can expect.
Date: October 7,026
Register here: queensu.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
The 2027 Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship for young African students & recent graduates. @MastercardFdn @ddqic @queensu #Africa tinyurl.com/2t4jc74c
#OpportunityAlert!
The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship is now accepting applications for the 2027 cohort!
Join a global community of emerging African entrepreneurs & gain the support to turn ideas into impact.
#YoungAfrica
Apply today: queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
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Our approach during the August 29th plastic pollution awareness-raising in Susan’s Bay by the @bcrs_project team was simple:
🙍🏾♀️🙍🏾♂️ Engaged community women and youth on plastic pollution’s ecological impact and sustainable management.
👵👴 Spread the message among the old
What a celebration! The 2026 DDQIC African Initiatives Final Pitch competition brought together 1,800+ people across 18 watch parties in Africa & Canada to celebrate the top 15 Finalists!
Congratulations to the award winners!
Read more : lnkd.in/p/dKvH5-rS
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@r360si took the second (2nd) position out of the 15 finalists in the 2026 Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship final pitch competition, organized today by @queensu, @ddqic & @MastercardFdn; thus, receiving funding to continue creating impacts. – at Kingston, Ontario
At 10:00 a.m. EDT, we go live across 18 locations worldwide, with 1,800+ people joining to celebrate African innovation. Attending in person? Seating & check-in start at 9:00 a.m. Arrive early to get settled!
#YoungAfricaWorks
Live in Mbarara, Uganda📌
Venue set, hosting you for DDQIC African Initiatives Finalists' pitch Watch party today in Mbarara, Uganda.
Looking forward to seeing you in-person. @ddqic
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
Having a business idea you would love to elevate to the next level?
Learn how to by connecting with the like mind ,sign up to attend the African Initiatives Entrepreneurship Fellowship pitch competitions watch party next week Thur Aug 27th 26 @ddqic
eventbrite.com/e/ddqic-afric…
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
Sometimes, the opportunities that matter most are the ones that challenge you to take something you’ve been building and ask, “How much further can this go?”
I’m grateful to share that I’ve been selected for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship – Elevate Business Solutions Cohort, delivered by the @ddqic in partnership with the @MastercardFdn
Another chapter. Another classroom. Another opportunity to build.
And this time, I’m especially interested in what happens when an idea meets the right tools, people and ecosystem. 🌍
Grateful for the opportunity. Ready for the work.
#JimLeechFellowship #MastercardFoundation #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #AfricanEntrepreneurs #YouthLeadership
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
It has been 8 months in the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship.
On the 27th of this month, we will officially conclude the fellowship with an incredible pitch event. Excited to be representing @r360si ♻️🧱🌱🌍 and 🇸🇱.
#jlmcff #r360si #mastercard – at Kingston, Ontario
17 days to go! The African Initiatives Final Pitch Competition is almost here. 15 finalists, $20,000 CAD in non-dilutive seed funding, and watch parties across Africa and Canada.
Tickets are selling fast. Reserve your spot: eventbrite.com/e/ddqic-afric…
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
It was great hosting a team from Canada🇨🇦 from the Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen's University @ddqic . We had meaningful conversations around sustainability and positive global impact
#Innovation #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #SouthAfrica #Trending #LolaGreenZA
Two Fellows from the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship won the best overall pitch award at the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat of Uganda.
We are proud of our program participants and alumni.
Big Congrats 🎉
#YoungAfricaWorks
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
BIG NEWS: Cohort 3 Applications are OPEN!
In partnership with @ddqic and UoK is taking your startup from Ideation to Launch!
Intensive Bootcamps, Expert Workshop and Global Mentorship
Apply by May 13, 2026: forms.gle/DXjLc8v7BXRvaean6
#StartupRwanda #UoK #Innovation #Cohort3
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
We're pleased to share the launch of the @QueensU Research Commercialization Fellowship, a new initiative designed to support Kingston-based researchers, faculty, & students on advancing research toward real-world application. @ddqic
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4buw8XH
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
HELLO EVERYONE. I made it to the Ignite Entrepreneurship phase with the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship Pan African Cohort! Grateful for this opportunity to turn my idea into reality. 😌
Hoping for the best outcome at this stage.
@ddqic
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre retweeted
Selected for the 2026 Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Ignite Phase! 🚀🌍
Excited to advance my venture using the Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework. Big thanks to Coach Eva Barasa and the @ddqic team! 🎊
#JLMCF #Ignite2026 #Entrepreneurship #Africa #Innovation
