ABOUT US WE ARE THE TRUSTED EXPERTS
Founded in December 2020 with the generous support of Arizona State University’s Luminosity Lab and USAID, our lab has grown into a vibrant ecosystem dedicated to nurturing and shaping innovative concepts into world-class products and companies. As an integral part of KNUST’s Business School, our lab leverages the university’s strong science and technology foundation and business acumen to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, KNUST, KUMASI
OUR TARGET GROUP
The program primarily targets students and recent graduates of KNUST, including those pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. With over 80,000 students at KNUST, including approximately 30% female students, the lab provides a significant platform for students from all backgrounds to explore innovative ideas and secure sustainable jobs. CARISCA Innovations Lab is committed to creating opportunities that can change the lives of young people, fostering confidence, and enabling them to test their project ideas before venturing into the wider world.
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WHO WE ARE
With sponsorship from its partners, including USAID and Arizona State University (ASU), Carisca has forged an ultramodern innovation hub. This lab, equipped with cutting-edge technology, is the crucible for exploring, experimenting, and processing revolutionary ideas. Carisca provides limitless access, enabling lab users to harness the facility’s resources for generating myriad problem-solving innovations.
The CARISCA Innovations Lab acts as a nexus, bridging brilliance with opportunities through entrepreneurship and innovation. Comprising high-achieving students from diverse African backgrounds, this collaborative space transforms unique talents and merits into budding products and world-class companies, defining a dynamic landscape of innovation.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the CARISCA Innovations Lab is to harness the brilliance, unique talents, and merits of African students to foster innovations that transcend borders. Our goal is to provide the resources, mentorship, and support required to empower these students to create innovative solutions that address global challenges.
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