2023 AfriLabs Annual Report

Enhancing advocacy and collaboration efforts across the continent through events

In the landscape of African innovation, collaborative events and gatherings play a crucial role in driving progress, nurturing inclusivity, and addressing the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and innovators. In this segment of our impact report, we delve into a series of impactful events that have left indelible marks on the African innovation ecosystem, in partnership with AfriLabs. AfriLabs, a leading network of innovation hubs across the continent, has been at the forefront of advancing collaboration, driving innovation, and supporting entrepreneurship in Africa. Together with AfriLabs, we explore a diverse array of events, from candid conversations on International Women’s Day to transformative summits and informative sessions. These gatherings, sponsored by various organizations and held in different locations across the continent, have contributed significantly to advancing innovation, addressing critical challenges, and promoting collaboration within the African innovation ecosystem. Join us as we examine the outcomes, insights, and actionable recommendations that have emerged from these collaborative efforts, highlighting the pivotal role played by AfriLabs in accelerating Africa’s digital economy, empowering entrepreneurs, and driving a culture of innovation and collaboration across the continent.

International Women’s Day Candid Conversation 8th March, 2023

The International Women’s Day Candid Conversation, although without a specific sponsor, drew over 30 participants on Twitter Spaces. This event served as a pivotal platform to raise awareness and discuss the critical importance of supporting and funding African female entrepreneurs and startup founders. Through engaging discussions, the event identified key challenges faced by African women in entrepreneurship and proposed actionable solutions. Notably, recommendations were made to bolster capacity development, establish mentoring networks, and enhance funding opportunities for women-led startups across the continent.

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