Introduction to Entrepreneurship. Concept of Entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurial Process. The Entrepreneurial attitude: Generation of business and innovation. Entrepreneurship and SMEs: Opportunities of setting up an agribusiness. Development of a business plan. Challenges of Entrepreneurship. Sustainable Entrepreneurship. Leadership: Leading the Entrepreneurial team. Leadership and Innovation. Case studies of successful ventures and business failures. Clustering and Business Incubators.
Innovation and growth of agribusinesses. Importance of R&D in the innovation process. Intellectual Property protection for innovators; IPR, Legislations in Mauritius. Working session to propose innovation in agribusiness in Mauritius.