Master's in Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship
A twelve month programme for graduates who intend to build ventures and lead digital transformation in their home regions.
The programme at a glance
The KAAD Master's brings together digital technology, business strategy and entrepreneurship. Scholars begin with six months of structured online study from their home countries, then spend six months in Germany developing their ventures alongside mentors, partner organisations and their cohort.
At the heart of the programme is a venture or company project designed for the Scholar's home region. Everything learned during the year is applied directly to a real challenge, so that the results continue to create value long after graduation.
12 months
English
6 months online, 6 months in Germany
October 2027
Two phases, one cohort
Online phase
Scholars build the academic and practical foundations on the KAAD learning platform while remaining in their home countries.
- Live seminars, recorded for every time zone
- Project work in regional teams
- Weekly sessions with a KAAD alumni mentor
- Laptop and data allowance and a monthly stipend
Onsite phase in Germany
Scholars develop their ventures with close support from KAAD, partner companies and experienced founders.
- Venture studio and specialist electives
- Company project or internship with a partner organisation
- KAAD seminars and networking events
- Demo Day and graduation in September 2028
What you will study
Digital technologies and AI for business
How data, artificial intelligence and digital platforms create value, and how to deploy them responsibly.
Design thinking and innovation
Methods for understanding user needs and translating them into effective products and services.
Business models for emerging markets
Developing viable models for your own context, from pricing and partnerships to distribution.
Venture building and finance
From first prototype to investment readiness: validating, launching and scaling a venture.
Digital product management
Planning, building and continuously improving digital products in agile teams.
Leadership and impact
Leading teams, managing change and measuring the social impact of your work.
Specialist electives
Climate technology, health technology, education technology or social enterprise.
Capstone venture
Your own venture or a partner company project addressing a challenge in your home region.
Demo Day
A final presentation of your venture to investors, partners and the KAAD community.
What Scholars take home
- A KAAD Master's degree in Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- A tested venture or project ready for implementation in the home region
- Practical experience with partner organisations in Germany
- A personal mentor from the KAAD alumni network
- Lifelong membership of a global network of more than 10,700 KAAD alumni
Full funding for every Scholar
All 50 Scholars study free of tuition fees and receive a comprehensive scholarship package for the entire year, from the first online seminar to graduation in Germany.
