As part of AGES’ initial launch phase, please submit your 2000-word research statement by August 31, 2025, midnight using the link provided in your invitation email.
25 September 2025
Following the deadline, selected participants will be invited to a virtual workshop on Thursday 25 September 2025, 15:00 - 17:15 hrs CAT to share ideas, explore collaborations, and shape the network.
We look forward to your contributions.
November 2025
Details of the upcoming hybrid workshop will be announced soon. Check back for updates.
January 2026
“Advancing the Study of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Africa: Contextual Measurement, Methodological Approaches, and Data Strategies.”
Co-hosted by AGES as part of the 8th Biennial Conference of the Africa Academy of Management (AFAM 2026), this Professional Development Workshop will explore innovative approaches to studying entrepreneurial ecosystems in Africa. Participants will engage with leading scholars to discuss context-sensitive metrics, data strategies, and interdisciplinary methods that strengthen empirical rigor while reflecting local realities. The session aims to build a collaborative scholarly community and generate actionable insights for advancing sustainable entrepreneurship and ecosystem-building practices across the continent.
Find more information on AFAM here.