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Africa Startup Festival 2024: Powering Innovation and #Business #Growth Across Africa! This November 16, Africa Startup Festival 2024 will bring together the continent’s brightest minds at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos. With a focus on driving tech-driven business growth and unlocking new investment potential, the festival provides a platform for #entrepreneurs, #investors, and #industry #leaders to discuss Africa’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. 📊Key themes this year include: Leveraging #technology to accelerate growth Accessing #funding for early-stage startups Expanding #businesses across African #markets This festival is more than an event; it’s a chance for startups to make meaningful connections, pitch ideas, and gain insights into scaling in the African market. With Africa’s startup ecosystem seeing tremendous growth, #opportunities like these are critical for fostering #sustainable business models and encouraging #economic #empowerment. We look forward to sharing insights, key takeaways, and success stories from the event! #AfricaStartupFestival #ASF2024 #InnovationAfrica #BusinessGrowth #AfricanEntrepreneurs #InvestInAfrica #LagosBusiness #TechInAfrica #FutureOfAfrica 4o

OxFounders Global Makes Its African Debut in Lagos! On Monday November 11, 2024, the Oxford Founders Global launched its first African event in Lagos, marking a pivotal moment for early-stage startups focused on African startup ecosystem. The event, which was held at Victoria Island, brought together top investors (both in-person and virtual) and entrepreneurs from Nigeria and the UK. Here’s a recap of this inspiring day! 🚀 Pitch Highlights Ten outstanding early-stage startups with high potential took centre stage to pitch their visionary ideas, gaining valuable exposure and constructive feedback from investors and a panel of experienced jury. 🎤 Inspiring Speakers Industry leaders such as Obi Asika, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho F.SCGN, Taiwo (Kamson) K., Charles Uche Emembolu, FNIEEE, Dr. Ebere Njoku, and Prince Nnamdi Ekeh all shared insights into scaling innovation in Africa. 🌐 Networking and Collaboration The event provided an invaluable platform for attendees to connect, explore partnerships, and discuss the future of the African startup ecosystem. Watch the highlights from this dynamic event, and stay tuned as we continue to support impactful ventures on the continent! #PinnacleBusinessSolutions #AfricanEntrepreneurs #BusinessAdvisory #EmpoweringSMEs #InvestmentSupport #GrowthStage #Impactinvesting #Startup #OxFoundersGlobal Banji Ajilore Zainab Mukhtar

Not at Lagos Start-Up Week? No worries, I've got the inside scoop! Speaking of exciting news, guess who got to script and edit the official LSW video for iSpace Limited? Yep, that's right,  yours truly! It was exhilarating capturing the event's infectious energy and showcasing the incredible potential of Africa's startup scene. My team was privileged to be part of LSW, a phenomenal event uniting the brightest minds in Nigeria's startup ecosystem. But the true highlight? Being entrusted with the official video. This project allowed me to bottle the event's energy and vision, showcasing a future in Africa powered by technology, collaboration, and commerce. The event crackled with innovation. From mind-blowing tech demos to inspiring talks, LSW was a whirlwind of learning and connection. The iSpace team was buzzing with the connections we made with passionate entrepreneurs. We discussed how our expertise can help them navigate the digital world, achieve measurable growth, and ultimately, launch their ideas into the stratosphere. P.S. Want to learn more about LSW or iSpace's solutions for startups? Let's connect! #LagosStartUpWeek #Limitless #Africa #Startups #Innovation

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for South African Startups! 🌟 The NINJA Accelerator Program by JICA is here to equip early-stage startups with the essential skills, resources, and networks to become “Corporate Ready.” This program focuses on preparing startups for strategic collaborations with corporations and enterprise clients, enhancing growth prospects, and increasing attractiveness to potential investors. 🚀 In Collaboration with NEC South Africa 🇿🇦 📅 Deadline: 28th July The program aims to make startups “Corporate Ready” and corporations more accessible and “Startup Ready” by enabling them to effectively engage with each other and derive strategic returns from various forms of collaboration. By facilitating simulations, product/service testing, market insights, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs), the program seeks to accelerate the building of mutually beneficial relationships between companies and South African startups. If you're a startup founder based in South Africa, don't miss this chance to accelerate your growth. Apply now and take your startup to the next level! 👉 [See the link below for more details and to apply](#)https://jica.ninja/ #NINJAAccelerator #Startups #Entrepreneurship #NECSouthAfrica #CorporateReady #Innovation #NinjaProject #JICA

📊 Spotlight on South African Startup Media: Top 5 Publications to Watch! 🇿🇦 As the South African startup ecosystem continues to thrive, staying informed is crucial. Here are the top 5 publications every entrepreneur, investor, and startup enthusiast should be following: 1. Ventureburn - The go-to source for in-depth startup news and founder stories. 2. Disrupt Africa - Covering innovation across the continent with a strong focus on South African tech. 3. SME South Africa - Essential reading for small and medium enterprise insights and opportunities. 4. Tech in Africa - Showcasing the latest in African tech innovation and startup trends. 5. SA Business Integrator - Bridging the gap between startups and established businesses in SA. What's your favorite source for startup news in South Africa? Share in the comments below! #SouthAfricanStartups #TechInnovation #EntrepreneurshipAfrica #StartupMedia

Join Us for the EADSIP Launch! The countdown is on! The East Africa Digital Startup Innovations Platform (EADSIP) will officially launch in a hybrid event on October 24, 2024. You can participate in this game-changing initiative virtually or physically in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. What is EADSIP? The East Africa Digital Startup Innovations Platform (EADSIP) is a cutting-edge initiative set to transform the digital landscape in East Africa. It focuses on key areas such as Environmental Digital Stewardship, Enhanced Digital Literacy, and Empowerment through Digital Commerce. EADSIP aims to drive digital innovation across East Africa, providing support and #solutions to #startups and #entrepreneurs across the region. Why Should You Attend? By attending the EADSIP launch, you'll gain access to exclusive insights from experts in the digital space. You’ll also have the chance to connect with key players in the tech world, make impactful networking connections, and explore opportunities that could propel your startup or business to new heights. Hybrid Event: Virtual and Physical Attendance We are making it easier for everyone to attend. Whether you are in Tanzania or anywhere else, you can join this event either #physically in Dar es Salaam or #virtually online. Our hybrid format ensures that no one misses out on this incredible opportunity. How to Register Don’t miss your chance to be part of this monumental event. Register now to secure your spot and be part of the future of digital innovation in East Africa. Click the link below to register: Register Now: bit.ly/eadsip-launch Be a Part of Digital Transformation in East Africa EADSIP is more than just a platform; it’s a movement towards creating a digitally empowered future for East Africa. By attending this launch, you will play a role in shaping this future. #EADSIPLaunch #DigitalInnovation #StartupSuccess #EastAfricaTech #Entrepreneurship #DigitalTransformation #EADSIPEastAfrica #HybridEvent #InnovationForAfrica #TechStartups #TanzaniaInnovation #EnvironmentalStewardship #DigitalEmpowerment #DigitalCommerce #RegisterNow

I'm excited to share a transformative step for Kenya’s entrepreneurial community—the launch of the Kenya Startup Ecosystem Platform! This innovative, open-access database is designed to provide critical insights and foster global connections, positioning Kenya’s startup ecosystem as a hub of opportunity and innovation. 📌 What Makes This Platform Essential? 🔸 Real-time data on Kenya’s most promising startups. 🔸 Comprehensive insights to track funding trends and benchmark performance. 🔸 Tools to identify growth opportunities and foster collaboration. 🟢🟢🟢 Congratulations to the incredible teams at Dealroom.co, GrowthAfrica, and Systemic Innovation for bringing this vision to life. Your dedication is paving the way for a more transparent and connected startup ecosystem. ⁉️ Who Benefits From This Platform? 🔸 Founders looking for visibility and connections. 🔸 Investors seeking the next big opportunity. 🔸 Policymakers shaping supportive frameworks. 🔸 Researchers analyzing trends and innovation. 🌐 Explore the platform now at kenya.dealroom.co and become part of the movement driving Kenya’s entrepreneurial growth! 🟢🟢🟢 This is more than a platform—it’s a launchpad for innovation, collaboration, and impactful change in Kenya’s startup ecosystem. Let’s work together to ensure its success! #KenyaStartups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem

 Exciting News! 🌟 I'm happy to announce that I'm on board as a mentor for the #IamPitching competition, a cornerstone of the @V4-Ukraine Talent Fusion Program. This initiative is about discovering and empowering a new generation of innovators, ready to supercharge the startup scene across the Visegrad region and Ukraine. ⚡️✨  Why you should not miss this competition: 🌍 Gain visibility to catapult your startup into the limelight and get valuable feedback. 📚 Benefit from the wisdom of our mentor squad through 3 transformative mentoring sessions designed to elevate your startup journey. 🎤 Seize the opportunity to showcase your startup at the CEEcosystem Summit in Budapest, presenting your groundbreaking ideas to a captive audience of regional angel investors and institutional backers, ready to be wowed. Getting involved is as simple as 1, 2, 3! 🚀 All you need is to fill out a short registration form, share your compelling pitch deck, and a two-minute video pitch. Dive into more details on the official website: https://lnkd.in/dkQCSTTR Let’s join forces and craft something truly extraordinary! 🤗 The organisers: @OUVC, @Accelpoint, @Insane Business Ideas, @Rivne IT Cluster   The project is co-financed by the Governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe. #innovationjourney #professionaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #startups #pitch #pitchcompetition #VisegradFund 

📖 You saw a problem in your community and decided to become the solution. You realised how tech could improve things and created your business from scratch to do just that. Against all odds, you are making things happen, but the time is coming to take the next step – to grow and get your startup out there. The problem is, you are not sure how... 💡 BOOST UP is a three-part startup support programme, organised by The Southern Africa Innovation Collective (SAIC) in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. The programme focuses on startups that aim to tackle a social issue or challenge using technology & innovation, and need to polish their pitching skills or get investment-ready. 🚀 The BOOST UP series comprises Set Up (training events), Stand Up (pitch competitions) and Scale Up (incubation). ⭐️ BOOST UP can give YOU the skills to scale up your business! Apply now: https://bit.ly/BoostUP24 Deadline: August 30th, 2024 ⏰ #NCRST #BOOSTUP • #BasecampHub #Startup #Innovation 💡 #Growth 🌱 #Community 🫂 #Impact 📈 #ThinkOutside #NIPDB #CcHub #NUST #NBII #GENNamibia