Welcome to an inspiring week of #CONNECTION, #COLLABORATION and #INNOVATION!
From 20-24 November 2023, the Africa Startup Connect Week: hosted in Berlin aims to foster the exchange with and between African and German entrepreneurs, change-makers from the wider innovation ecosystem, decision-makers from politics and business and other relevant actors in Berlin.
This dynamic week will feature a diverse range of events, workshops, panel discussions and semi-formal networking events providing a platform for exchange, networking opportunities, and innovative ideas.
Seats are very limited. The organizers reserve the right to reject registrations. You will be notified of this in written form.
November 20, 2023
Monday
4th "G20 Investment Summit 2023 – German Business and the CwA Countries" (EXTERNAL EVENT)
Where: JW Marriott Hotel Berlin, Stauffenbergstraße 26, 10785 Berlin
Hosted by: Sub-Sahara Afrika Initative (SAFRI)
Mon, Nov 20, 2023 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Innovative Policy Workshop: Shaping the Future with Africa – Young entrepreneurship as key to a Just Transition (by invitation only)
Berlin
German Federal Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ)
Mon, Nov 20, 2023 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
November 21, 2023
Tuesday
High-Level Event “Shaping the Future with Africa – Young entrepreneurship as key to a Just Transition” (by invitation only)
Berlin / Live-Stream
German Federal Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ)
Tue, Nov 21, 2023 9:30 AM - 1:30 AM
November 22, 2023
Wednesday
Science-based Innovation Roundtable
Where: AHOY! Co-working Space (Event Space 3rd Floor)
Hosted by: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) & CoCreation Hub
Wed, Nov 22, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Gender Lens Investing Roundtable
Where: AHOY! Coworking Space (Room: Santorini)
Hosted by: Female Founders
Wed, Nov 22, 2023 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Does Innovation Ecosystem Specialisation Make Sense?
Where: AHOY! Co-working Space (Event Space 3rd Floor)
Hosted by: Briter Bridges & MakeIT in Africa
Wed, Nov 22, 2023 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
Where: AHOY! Co-working Space (Event Space 3rd Floor)
Hosted by: GIZ Employment and Skills for Development in Africa (E4D)
Wed, Nov 22, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Pitch Workshop
Where: AHOY! Coworking Space (Room: Santorini)
Hosted by: GIZ Private Sector Cooperation & Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Wed, Nov 22, 2023 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Enhancing Access to Finance and Skills for African SMEs together with the Diaspora
Where: AHOY! Co-working Space (Event Space 3rd Floor)
Hosted by: WIDU.africa - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Wed, Nov 22, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Investor Mixer
Where: Mindspace Krausenstrasse (Krausenstraße 9, 10117 Berlin)
Hosted by: Westerwelle Foundation
Wed, Nov 22, 2023 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
November 23, 2023
Thursday
Green Hydrogen: Potential for Digital Startups in the Green Hydrogen Value Chain
Where: AHOY! Coworking Space (Room: Santorini)
Hosted by: Endeva
Thu, Nov 23, 2023 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Science-based Innovation: Roundtable Outcomes
Where: AHOY! Co-working Space (Event Space 3rd Floor)
Hosted by: CoCreation Hub & Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Thu, Nov 23, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Mini Lab of Tomorrow: Design your own sustainable business in emerging markets!
Where: AHOY! Coworking Space (Room: Santorini)
Hosted by: GIZ lab of tomorrow
Thu, Nov 23, 2023 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Creating Positive Impact Through Entrepreneurship
Where: AHOY! Co-working Space (Event Space 3rd Floor)
Hosted by: Enactus Germany e.V.
Thu, Nov 23, 2023 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Launch of CATAL1.5°T Initiative – the Global Platform to boost investment in promising early-stage climate ventures from the Global South
Where: AHOY! Co-working Space (Event Space 3rd Floor)
GIZ Make-IT in Africa & Climate-KIC
Thu, Nov 23, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Building a Solid Bridge Between Africa's Tech Ecosystems and Berlin
Where: AHOY! Coworking Space (Room: Santorini)
Africa Berlin Tech Network by BlackInTech & GIZ Business Scouts for Development
Thu, Nov 23, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Thinking about moving to Berlin? Entering the Berlin Ecosystem!
Where: AHOY! Coworking Space (Room: Santorini)
Hosted by: Westerwelle Foundation
Thu, Nov 23, 2023 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
How KfW Banken-Gruppe Champions Innovative African Companies
AHOY! Co-working Space (Event Space 3rd Floor)
KfW & DEG
Thu, Nov 23, 2023 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
It’s a Wrap! Africa Startup Connect Week Closing Event
Where: AHOY! Co-Working Space (Event Space 3rd Floor)
Hosted by: GIZ Make-IT in Africa
Thu, Nov 23, 2023 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
November 24, 2023
Friday
Uni:nnovators Innovation Showcase and Pitch Event: Berlin
AHOY! Coworking Space (Event Space 2nd Floor)
CCHub
Fri, Nov 24, 2023 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Download the event agenda!
Click below to get the latest version of the Agenda for the Africa Startup Connect Week: hosted in Berlin.
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Africa Startup Connect Week Agenday Wed Thur ALL
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