African Tech Startup Forum Market Access and Acceleration Program 2024

African Tech Startup Forum Market Access and Acceleration Program 2024

The African Tech Startup Forum is a Market Access and Acceleration Program designed to prepare, train, expose, and connect tech ventures with opportunities. The program takes place virtually and in-person, aiming to showcase the exceptional tech innovations emerging from Africa and provide them with the platform to thrive. Collaborating with experts from Africa and around the globe, will create an ecosystem that nurtures and boosts tech ventures.

The Africa Tech Startup Forum is funded by the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Trust Fund through the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab. It serves as a dynamic hub for innovation, collaboration, and growth within the burgeoning tech landscape of the African continent.

About African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Established to promote economic and social development efforts on the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group comprises three entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB) which is the parent institution, created following an agreement signed by 23 founding member states on August 14, 1963 in Khartoum, Sudan. This became effective on September 10, 1964. The group includes two concessionary windows – the African Development Fund (ADF), established on November 29, 1972 by the African Development Bank and 13 non-African countries; and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), set up in 197... continue reading

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African Tech Startup Forum Market Access and Acceleration Program

Application Deadline19 Apr 2024
Country to studyEgypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda
TypeEntrepreneurs
SponsorAfrican Development Bank Group (AfDB)
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of African Tech Startup Forum Market Access and Acceleration Program

The African Tech Startup Forum is a Market Access and Acceleration Program designed to prepare, train, expose, and connect tech ventures with opportunities. The program takes place virtually and in-person, aiming to showcase the exceptional tech innovations emerging from Africa and provide them with the platform to thrive. Collaborating with experts from Africa and around the globe, will create an ecosystem that nurtures and boosts tech ventures.

The Africa Tech Startup Forum is funded by the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Trust Fund through the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab. It serves as a dynamic hub for innovation, collaboration, and growth within the burgeoning tech landscape of the African continent.

Requirements for African Tech Startup Forum Market Access and Acceleration Program Qualification

  • Tech Ventures across all industries including ESOs (Accelerators and Incubators) and Startups
  • The following countries are eligible to apply;Kenya,Morocco,Rwanda,Egypt,Uganda,Nigeria,South Africa,Ghana

Documents Required for Application

  • Create and record a 1-3 minute video introducing yourself, your business or project, and explaining what you hope to gain from participating in this program.
  • Upload your video as a private/unlisted video on YouTube or Vimeo.
  • Make sure the video is accessible to anyone with the link, and have the link ready for your application.

Application Deadline

April 19, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on africatechstartupforum.com to apply

For more details, visit African Tech website


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