Many entrepreneurship programs focus primarily on business planning or venture creation.
HIP takes a broader approach.
Participants develop personal and professional capabilities, learn how to engage with communities, identify opportunities, validate needs, develop products and services, and explore multiple pathways for creating value.
The challenge also emphasizes contribution, collaboration, livelihoods, employment and career development, independent work, community enterprise, venture creation, licensing, and microfranchising.
This integrated approach reflects the Communities of Africa philosophy of connecting learning, innovation, and economic development.