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Who WE ARE
Embarking on its seventh year, AfricArena holds a special position, engaging in three vital areas that shape Africa's economic scene: tech startups, corporations, and investors, including angel investors, venture capitalists (VCs), corporate venture capitalists (CVCs), and other institutional investors.​
In collaboration with corporations, AfricArena orchestrates open innovation challenges with the goal of uniting these three spheres. The aim is to encourage shared investments and collaboration, propelling the economies and well-being of the continent forward. This approach reflects AfricArena's commitment to fostering a dynamic ecosystem where startups, established companies, and investors join forces for mutual growth and advancement in Africa's economic landscape.
host an africarena summit in your ecosystem city
AfricArena, the premier platform championing innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in Africa, is now inviting African cities and government agencies to apply to host one of its five Regional Summits in 2025. These summits form a vital part of AfricArena's mission to unlock opportunities for African startups, showcase innovation ecosystems, and connect global investors with local businesses.
Is your startup ready to step beyond the ordinary and champion innovation for a brighter future?
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Gathering the diverse pan-African tech community for our third event in one of South Africa's vibrant cities, we're in search of the most innovative startups across the continent. We extend an invitation to join one of our ten Open Innovation Challenges.
introducing AfricArise 2024
Rise, Raise and SCALE with AFRICARISE
AfricArise is a virtual pan-African startup investor network platform that connects startups and investors.
It is an annual program aimed at supporting startups to scale internationally through mentorship, webinars, coaching and investment deal support.
Supporting African startups to showcase, raise funding, and scale internationally​​
CONNECT
Connecting founders with investors and corporates
STRENGTHEN
Strengthening the international traction of
Africa's most innovative tech startups.
Promote
Promoting the African Tech ecosystem and its opportunities.
Attract
Attracting both entrepreneurs and investors to Africa.
THESE ARE THE MOST EXCITING TIMES FOR AFRICA, IT IS NOT MERE RHETORIC OF AFRICA RISING; SO MUCH IS REALLY HAPPENING AND SO MUCH IS CHANGING.
Irene Ochem
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)
Our key partners
Partners & Sponsors
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