Outliers Institute

Expert guidance for your business challenges

Connecting African entrepreneurs with mentorship, resources, and training for sustainable growth.

Trusted by entrepreneurs across Africa

Tech Startup Association
African Business Council
Women Entrepreneurs Network
Youth Innovation Hub
African entrepreneurs in a mentorship meeting

Mentorship in Action

Business guidance session in Abuja

About Us

Empowering African Entrepreneurs

Outliers Institute is the parent company developing tech-enabled solutions for entrepreneurs across Africa, with a focus on providing access to mentorship, markets, and finance.

Business Industries We Support

Technology industry

Software Technology

Scale your software business

E-Commerce industry

Hardware Technology

For physical tech products

Creative Arts industry

Creative Arts

Show your art digitally

Media & Photography industry

Media & Photography

focus on Content creation

Marketing industry

Food and Beverage

Scale your food business

Business Strategy

Fashion

Have your designs everywhere

Our Flagship Product

Mentwork

A mentorship marketplace connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with successful business owners. Our platform facilitates meaningful connections that drive business growth and innovation.

Sa'a Kurfi
Top Mentor

Sa'a Kurfi

Food Entrepreneur

Expertise: Sale and Marketing

5 sessions completed

Amina Shagari
Top Mentor

Amina Shagari

Fashion Designer

Expertise: Branding

1 sessions completed

David Bijimi
Top Mentor

David Bijimi

Grant Funding Specialist

Expertise: Investment Strategy

5 sessions completed

Daniel Folley
Top Mentor

Daniel Folley

Business Coach

Expertise: Startup Growth

8 sessions completed

Key Features

  • Personalized mentor matching based on industry and needs
  • Structured mentorship programs with measurable outcomes
  • Community of successful entrepreneurs across Africa
Our Program

Mentwork Foundations Program

Our flagship educational program designed to nurture entrepreneurial skills in young Africans through structured mentorship and practical business training.

  • For Secondary Schools - Introducing entrepreneurship fundamentals
  • For University Institutions - Advanced business development
  • For Teaching Institutions - Educator training programs
Mentwork Foundations Program in partnership with SMEDAN
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