About us
OUR METHODOLOGY
Understanding Ecosystems to Better Steer Them
WHO WE ARE
OSE in Africa is the first observatory dedicated to decoding the hidden architecture of entrepreneurial ecosystems in Africa and comparable emerging regions.
We study not only who the actors are, but how they connect, collaborate, create value, and shape entrepreneurial trajectories over time.
Bridging research and practice, we develop a new generation of ecosystem intelligence based on network theory, strategic analysis, and longitudinal data. Our purpose is to help public and private leaders understand what makes an ecosystem dynamic, resilient, and capable of supporting meaningful entrepreneurial growth.
OSE in Africa stands at the intersection of science, strategy, and impact.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make entrepreneurial ecosystems visible, intelligible, and actionable.
We produce high-value diagnostics, comparative analyses, and decision-support tools that enable governments, institutions, ecosystem builders, investors, and corporations to better allocate resources, improve coordination, and accelerate entrepreneurial development.
By transforming fragmented information into strategic clarity, we help build ecosystems that are more connected, more efficient, and more capable of generating innovation, jobs, and inclusive prosperity.
What We Do
DATA EXCELLENCE
Governments invest billions in innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa. But without a precise map of who does what, with whom, and at what quality level, these investments remain blind. OSE in Africa fills this strategic intelligence gap.”
Our unique approach
ADVANCED ANALYTICS
The largest database: 16,000+ support organizations catalogued, qualified against 14 proprietary indicators covering 5 theoretical dimensions (resources, knowledge, social capital, institutions, psychological capital).
AI & ALGORITHMS
State-of-the-art algorithms: Ecological network analysis, community detection (Louvain), multi-criteria centrality, resource flow analysis (NRBV), meta-organizational diagnostic.
LONGITUDINAL RESEARCH
A longitudinal perspective: Over 10 years of continuous observation, enabling identification of evolution trends, disruptions, and emerging opportunities.
How We’re Different
| Traditional Approach | OSE Approach | Decision-Maker Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Self-reported surveys | Big Data + Qualification | Objective, unbiased data |
| Static snapshot | 10+ years time series | Understanding the dynamics |
| Isolated actors | Network analysis | See who works with whom |
| Macro-economics | Meso-analysis (value chain) | The “missing link” of public policy |
Partners
Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team combines entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and community leadership with a deep focus on Africa’s potential.
Governance and Organisation
Scientific Council
SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL
We are guided by thought leaders and global scholars, including:
Advisory Board
ADVISORY BOARD
Our board includes esteemed deans, entrepreneurs, and scholars such as:
