
Are you ready to start your entrepreneurial journey with us?
The ideation programme is an initiative that assists aspiring entrepreneurs in the early stages of their start-up journey. The goal of the ideation programme is to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and knowledge to increase their chance of success when they start their new business.
We foster innovation to drive impactful transformation
we are focusing our efforts towards impactful solutions that answer the following Sustainable Development Goals.
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ZERO HUNGER

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
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DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
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RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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CLIMATE ACTION
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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LIFE BELOW WATER
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
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PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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What you gain
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Business Coaching
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Interactive workshops
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Office space
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Investment opportunity
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Reward and recognition
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Exposure and visibility
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Access to client
Our selection criteria for the
Ideation Programme
Innovation
the proposed service or product should be different from what exist already.
Market Insight
the solution should address a real business opportunity in Mauritius.
Funding
the participant should have secured some financial resources to start.
SDG Alignment
the solution contributes to
one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Commitment
the participant commits to attend the workshops and present the business idea to the jury at the Pitch event.
Passion for entrepreneurship
the participant is passionate and have a strong desire to pursue entrepreneurship and develop a for-profit business with a meaningful impact.
Our coach and experts for the programme
Here are the top experts and professionals who are going to support you in your entrepreneurial journey.

Ajmal Saifudeen
Start-up Coach

Patricia Marrier d’Unienville
Start-up Coach

Renaud Lagesse
Start-up Coach

Didier Charoux
Start-up Coach

Marc Israel
Start-up Coach

Alexandrine Maigrot
Start-up Coach

Sonal Cheekhooree
Start-up Coach

Testimonials
Ajmal Saifudeen
Start-up coach
My time coaching at Turbine over the past two years has been an amazing experience. The structured programs here provide Mauritian entrepreneurs with the support they need to grow and succeed. The Turbine team excels at organizing and curating programs with great attention to detail.

Testimonials
Sonal Cheekhooree
Start-up coach
As a coach at Turbine, I help entrepreneurs identify and segment their customer base, ensuring their solutions meet real needs or address actual pain points. Turbine’s supportive environment empowers startups to understand their customers and turn innovative ideas into reality.

Testimonials
Fabrice Boullé
Director
This incubator is a bold statement that says: entrepreneurship and innovation are a must for Mauritius to thrive. It promotes sustainable entrepreneurship with the ambition to rejuvenate our economy. With its methodology, coaches, and stakeholders, Turbine empowers entrepreneurs to test, launch, and grow their ventures.