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African Tech Start-Ups Meet-Up

Connecting African startups, innovators, investors and industry leaders — with student teams paired for post-competition R&D support.

Thursday 1 July 2027 08:30–12:45 ZITF Bulawayo 150 startup leads & partners
Side Event 3

Fuelling Africa's Innovation Ecosystem

The African Tech Start-Ups Meet-Up for WRO® brings together 150 African startups, innovators, investors, and industry leaders to showcase ideas, explore partnerships, and accelerate technology-driven solutions.

A unique element: participating startups will be paired with student teams from their home countries, providing ongoing mentorship and post-competition support for R&D and commercialisation of innovations created during the competition.

40 African hub leads — one from each of 40 participating countries — attend with travel and accommodation support.

Meetup Highlights

  • Pitch sessions and startup showcases
  • Investor matchmaking and business development
  • Student-startup pairing for post-event R&D
  • Pan-African hub leads networking (40 countries)
  • Commercialisation pathways for student innovations
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Event Details

WhenThursday 1 July
08:30–12:45
WhereZITF Bulawayo Exhibition Centre
CostOptional add-on — included in registration choice
Audience150 startups, investors & partners
Runs alongsideJudging rounds — closed to visitors