‘Market Access Program’ to build a direct innovation bridge for Africa’s top university talent.
LAGOS, Nigeria – [November 17, 2025] – VarsityScape and USA Launching Pad (USALP) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership designed to expand experiential innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for leading universities across Africa.
The collaboration will leverage USALP’s fast growing ‘Market Access’ program and VarsityScape’s expansive engagement within the African higher education landscape to create pathways that connect universities, students, and faculty to leading U.S Innovation ecosystems.
The “US Market Access Program” is a high-impact initiative offering students from VarsityScape’s partner institutions a structured pathway to gain experiential learning in U.S. tech hotspots. The immersive 1-2 week program focuses on the “Learn Before You Launch” philosophy, allowing participants to validate their ventures, understand U.S. buyer behavior, and engage directly with investors, corporate partners, and field experts.
“Africa is home to the world’s fastest-growing talent pool, but exceptional ideas are often limited by geography,” said Daniel Idiare, CEO of VarsityScape. “Our mission at VarsityScape is to provide the ‘Academy OS’ that breaks down these barriers. By partnering with USALP, we are not just building a program; we are building a two-way superhighway for innovation, connecting the brightest minds in African universities directly to the world’s leading ecosystems via practical learning and innovation readiness.
“The ‘Learn Before You Launch’ philosophy is key. This partnership allows us to connect with Africa’s next generation of iconic builders at the university level, providing them with early in-market access and relevant ecosystem exposure to validate their ideas on the global stage.” added Matt DiMarsico, Co-Founder at USA Launching Pad. “From Silicon Valley to Silicon Alley, we are thrilled to provide the on-the-ground immersion building necessary springboards required to turn the dials of innovation readiness at the global level. The Market Access Program is a critical first step on that journey, and we are proud to be the bridge.”
The program is designed as a co-branded offering for forward-thinking universities, amplifying their innovation mandates, boosting global rankings, and providing a clear differentiator for attracting top entrepreneurial talent.
VarsityScape and USALP will support partner institutions in program customization matching overall objectives and realities with bespoke capabilities. USALP will also provide applicable Visa support for all program participants.
About VarsityScape
VarsityScape is Africa’s Academy Operating System (Academy OS) that empowers educators and institutions to launch and scale their own academies for 43 million learners. Unlike traditional platforms, VarsityScape powers the entire academy lifecycle—from setup and student onboarding to live classes, payments, and analytics. With a 70%+ course completion rate, VarsityScape is enabling high-impact learning at scale for a new generation of leaders.
Learn more at https://www.varsityscape.com/market-access-program/
About USA Launching Pad
USA Launching Pad (USALP) helps international startups and innovation organizations enter and scale in the U.S. market with confidence. Through a network of investors, corporate partners, and regional accelerators, USALP provides go-to-market guidance, communications, and market validation for founders expanding globally. Learn more at usalaunchingpad.com.
