Incubator & Technopole

CESAG’s Incubator & Technopole supports the emergence, development, and consolidation of innovative projects led by students, idea‑holders, young entrepreneurs, and researchers.
It provides a dedicated space for creativity, experimentation, and innovation, with the objective of transforming local initiatives into high‑impact solutions for Africa.

The activities of the Incubator & Technopole include:

support for business creation,

ideation and prototype development,

entrepreneurial coaching and mentoring,

access to a network of experts and partners,

innovation workshops, bootcamps, and hackathons,

experimentation laboratories and collaborative spaces,

support for project development and fundraising.

The program is coordinated by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (DRIE), led by Dr Alassane OUATTARA, with support from the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Department coordinated by Bara NDIAYE, as well as the Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Secretariat headed by Oumar Hamidou ONGOIBA.

They are responsible for:

structuring incubation programs,

selecting and supporting project leaders,

coordinating innovation workshops,

connecting projects with institutions and technical partners,

monitoring incubated startups and evaluating outcomes.