Launched in 2017, the Industry Immersion Program, in collaboration with the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT), Berlin, and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation (BMZ) through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), facilitates the transfer of expertise from a leading European business school to African graduates.
This initiative fosters business connections between African graduates and German companies operating in Africa through internships and post-graduate employment opportunities. By the end of 2020, the program expanded its partnerships to include Academics Without Borders (AWB) in Canada, enhancing its scaling prospects. Partnering with AWB, the program successfully collaborated with Strathmore University to run the program in 2021.
In 2022, the program operated in five African countries, benefiting 100 cohorts of students, marking a significant achievement in scaling efforts. Notable features of the program include a fully-funded 20-week immersion experience, providing qualified STEM graduates graduating students and alumni with practical, skills-based training to contribute to Africa’s economic transformation.
Student Eligibility Criteria-Essential:
• A STEM graduate with Masters or PhD degree.
• Good Academic Performance
• Strong Work Ethic
• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability and Learning Agility
Student Eligibility Criteria-Desirable:
• Good Teamwork and Collaboration abilities
• Passion and Motivation
• Good understanding of industry trends, challenges, and opportunities
Applications will open on April 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM GMT and close on July 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM GMT.