The Africa Tech Startup Forum is a comprehensive Market Access and Acceleration Program tailored for tech ventures, focusing on preparation, training, exposure, and connectivity to a wide array of opportunities.
This program, which unfolds through both virtual and in-person engagements, is dedicated to highlighting and supporting the exceptional tech innovations originating from Africa. By fostering collaboration with experts both within the continent and globally, it aims to create a nurturing ecosystem that significantly enhances the growth and success of tech ventures.
Through this initiative, participants will gain invaluable insights, skills, and networks necessary to elevate their projects and make a lasting impact in the tech industry.
The Africa Tech Startup Forum, supported by the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Trust Fund through the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab, is a vital platform for nurturing innovation, collaboration, and growth within Africa’s vibrant tech ecosystem.
About the Program
Incubation Program: This foundational element of the forum offers early-stage tech startups a supportive environment to flourish. Entrepreneurs benefit from access to dedicated resources, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative workspaces, which are instrumental in evolving innovative ideas into market-ready products and services.
B2B Matchmaking Platform: A key feature of the forum, this platform facilitates strategic connections between startups and established businesses, creating a dynamic marketplace where innovative solutions can meet real industry needs. This encourages partnerships that are essential for economic development and technological progress.
Investor Sourcing: An integral part of the forum, this initiative connects promising startups with potential investors. This connection is crucial for securing the necessary capital to scale operations and launch innovative solutions to the market, bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and the investment community.
Eligibility
Open to Tech Ventures from all sectors, including ESOs (Accelerators and Incubators) and Startups. While we have a keen interest in AgriTech, Fintech, and HealthTech, we invite applications from startups across all tech verticals. Applications are evaluated on the merit of the product or service offered.
Eligible countries include:
Kenya
Morocco
Rwanda
Egypt
Uganda
Nigeria
South Africa
Ghana
Deadline for Application: April 19, 2024
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