Prospects of African Technology Entrepreneurship

This study analyses where technology entrepreneurship in Africa is heading by examining the continent’s structural constraints and emerging opportunities. Using national innovation systems theory, institutional theory, and the capability approach, it shows that weak institutional linkages, inadequate infrastructure, limited digital skills, and uneven access to finance continue to hinder the scalability of African tech ventures. At the same time, expanding early-stage capital models, growth in decentralised renewable energy, youth-focused digital training, and strategic participation in global value chains offer pathways for accelerated innovation. Locally relevant solutions - such as mobile money, digital health platforms, and agritech tools - demonstrate how technology entrepreneurship can advance both economic growth and social development. The study provides direction for policymakers, investors, and scholars by synthesising current trends and theoretical insights, and it highlights future research needs, including cross-country analyses, regulatory harmonisation, and inclusive finance and human-capital strategies, essential for building resilient and scalable technology entrepreneurship across Africa.