Synapse is about the future, about the future quality of our lives, our organizations and our society – and about the leadership that will be needed to meet the exciting challenges of the world to come!
We invest in the transformative power of younger generations to build the Africa of today and tomorrow.
Our identity
Synapse’s purpose and challenge is to make entrepreneurship a model of meaning and responsibility.
Since Synapse was founded, we have been committed to doing business differently. Our core values make us strong and drive us to do more and better every day.
Our mission
Our vision
We unlock the potential of the new generations of leaders and entrepreneurs to build Africa today and tomorrow.
Give the brightest minds in Africa the means to build a just, inclusive, and sustainable society.
Synapse en bref
Our ambition is to co-create an alternative reference structure and concrete actions capable of promoting individual excellence, organisational efficiency and the sustainable development of our communities.
Notre Approche
We unleash the potential of new generations of leaders and entrepreneurs to build the Africa of today and tomorrow, by creating unique experiences.
Notre Impact
In its mission to help the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs develop innovative solutions to improve the world, Synapse has impacted thousands of young people through its various programs.
Notre Histoire
Since 2002, Synapse has been supporting entrepreneurship through innovative programs such as Promesse Sénégal, Challenge, Social Business Forum, and its Tagg-at incubator, with flagship initiatives such as Passeport pour la Réussite, Youthmap Sénégal, YALI and Naatange Art La.
Innovation labs
At the intersection of business, social and technology, we support new generations of African leaders in developing innovative solutions to the challenges of our time and our communities!
Our portfolio of solutions is structured around five priority sectors: education, agribusiness, the creative economy, digital innovations and societal innovations.
The result is a comprehensive portfolio of programs, projects and services for aspiring and established leaders, for entrepreneurs keen to build innovative and sustainable initiatives, and for students and recent graduates wishing to build meaningful careers.
All our initiatives are developed with social, economic and environmental sustainability in mind.
Education
Agribusiness
technological
innovations
Societal
Innovations
Art & Eco Creatives
Take action now
At Synapse, we’ve decided right now to change things by taking radical action. We know that our people are our greatest asset. They are at the heart of everything we do and create. That’s why we’re committed to creating an environment that attracts an inspired, motivated, resourceful and trustworthy team, dedicated to implementing our mission through Synapse’s distinctive approach.
Join the movement and become part of a vibrant community of people committed to development.
Become partners
Our partners are not just organizations associated with Synapse center. Our partners are renowned institutions that are aligned with our vision, and with whom we develop lasting relationships that bear fruit in advancing the work of impact.
Become consultant
Join our pool of consultants, rich in diversity of areas of expertise, passion and commitment to contribute to the training of young African leaders. If you have proven experience in fields relating to entrepreneurship, join us now and let’s take on the exciting challenges of the future together!
Contact us
Our incubators foster the emergence of innovative start-ups, with Dakar as the nerve center and an expansion to Thiès to offer our members a modern and inspiring setting.
And you ?
You too can join us! Join us in an inspired and motivated team that is the driving force behind Synapse’s vision of building a community of change and positive impact. Expect a unique work experience!