TEi Economic Leap Project
TEi Economic Leap Project
The Economic Leap Project is TEi’s flagship initiative focused on identifying and accelerating Africa’s next big economic breakthroughs. This project convenes a coalition of leading African economists, policy thinkers, industry pioneers, and young innovators to co-create The Economic Leap – a strategic blueprint to guide Africa toward exponential growth.
Through high-level research, scenario modeling, and regional think tanks, the Leap Project identifies key leapfrogging opportunities in areas such as fintech, agri-industrialization, green infrastructure, digital trade, and education technology. The findings are compiled into the annual Economic Leap Report, which is launched during the TEi-Africa Exponential Summit.
Why The Economic Leap Project (TELP)
TELP is the answer, we are saying its not about catching up; its about leapfrogging outdated models and designing a new economic paradigm for Africa
Africa’s economic progress has been hindered by the following factor;
- Slow industrialization
- Fragmented markets
- Capital inefficiencies
- Youth Unemployment
Our Areas of Focus;
Leapfrog Industries
Identifying sectors where Africa can bypass tradition growth models and directly enter the industries of the future such as renewable energy, AI-driven agriculture, FinTech and decentralized manufacturing
The Africa Growth Index
A dynamic ranking system that measures Africa’s leap potential based on innovation, investment-readiness, industrial scalability, and policy adaptability.
Investment Mobilization & Economic Diplomacy
Positioning Africa as the most attractive investment hub globally by developing new financing models, sovereign wealth strategies, and risk-mitigation frameworks for high-growth industries.
Enterprise-Driven Economic Acceleration
Establishing structured growth pathways for African businesses to move from startups to regional giants through capital access, strategic advisory, and continental market expansion.
Policy Reshaping & Business-Friendly Governance
Creating a unified African economic framework that eliminates bureaucratic bottlenecks, accelerates intra-African trade, and ensures that economic policies are designed for scalability, competitiveness, and technological adaptation.
The Talent & Workforce Revolution
Shifting Africa’s workforce development from traditional employment models to a future-ready system focused on high-tech skills, entrepreneurship, and global remote work ecosystems.
Are You Interested?
Participants in the Leap Project can contribute as:
Correspondents – in-country economic and business interpreters
Contributors – experts and researchers shaping each report
Partners – organizations co-funding or implementing leap strategies