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Event Dates: 11-14 Nov 2024
Exhibition Opening Dates: 12 - 14 Nov 2024
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

Africa Ignite

The Home of African Founders

Empowering the start-up ecosystem to drive positive change

About Africa Ignite

Building on the resounding success of its launch last year, AfricaIgnite returns as the flagship event for founders, investors, and key players in the tech ecosystem.

AfricaIgnite serves as the catalyst for driving positive change by supporting market access and investment opportunities for its burgeoning community of tech trailblazers.  

With over 1,000 start-ups and 150+ investors in attendance last year, AfricaIgnite 2024 is solidifying itself as the leading hub for the community to convene, network and learn from leaders shaping the future of the industry.

Features you can look forward to!

AfricaIgnite Main Stage

Hear from visionary speakers as they share their expertise and insights to empower Africa’s vibrant entrepreneurial scene.

Workshop & Masterclasses

Deep dive sessions with more hands-on learning activities and specific takeaways for professional growth and development.

Dedicated Start-up Marketplace

Explore the stories and brands behind innovative founders at our market place of start-up pods from across geo, sector and industry.

Start-up Pitch Competition

Early stage start-ups pitching and showcasing their business as part of Africa's largest tech festival!

Founders and Investors Day

An action-packed programme for founders and investors only, to maximize networking and learning opportunities.

Investor Lounge

An exclusive space for entrepreneurs and investors to convene, build relationships and engage in powerful discussions.

Investor Concierge and Matchmaking

Connect with start-ups, investors and corporates who match your objectives. Whether you just want to chat, find an investment, recruit talented people, or sell a service – you’ve come to the right place.

AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition

Africa Tech Festival hosted a thrilling live pitch competition where the continent's most promising start-ups and scale-ups battled on stage in front of hundreds of start-ups, investors and tech leaders on 16 November.

Organised in partnership with Startup World Cup, powered by Pegasus, the winner, Deltascan, was crowned on stage and selected to join the Startup World Cup Final held in San Francisco in December 2023, and competed for the USD$1,000,000 investment.

Benefits of the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition include:

  • A live pitch-off in front of influential industry leaders and investors.
  • A free exhibition pod at Africa Tech Festival
  • A 1-2-1 personalised feedback and mentoring from our expert judges.
  • Access to Africa Tech Festival's premium content and legendary party, the AFEST
  • Fantastic PR and Marketing opportunities

Meet our 2023 Finalists

AsaanaPay

AsaanaPay provides friction-less payments and encourages the cash-less shift irrespective of device type or channel. 

Tausiapp

Get convenient hair and beauty appointments despite your busy schedule, making sure your life in the city is as smooth as it can get!

Bus54

Bus54 is a mobility technology company providing a platform to aggregate intercity bus transportation in Africa, allowing passengers to search, compare, book, and manage their journeys online. 

Delta Scan

Delta Scan is a specialist engineering inspection, digitisation and BIM company founded by a team of professionals in the civil engineering, structural engineering and GIS industries.

Oneway Connect

Oneway Connect is a cutting-edge job matching and recruitment software prioritizing cultural alignment. Beyond traditional CVs, our platform evaluates capabilities and traits, fostering purposeful performers for businesses.

Ukwenza VR

Ukwenza VR is a social enterprise based in Kenya that focuses on creating educational Virtual Reality (VR) content to complement classroom learning and offer additional learning on social and environmental issues e.g. conservation and plastic pollution.

Bena Care

We are a social enterprise that delivers affordable clinical and supportive care to patients with life limiting illnesses at the comfort of their own homes.

Gradlinc

Gradlinc enables credible, and credential verified graduates by bringing employers and graduates together.

Hippocampus Education

Hippocampus is an adaptive tutoring Facebook Messenger bot that provides differentiated instruction and instant feedback that is customized to meet each individual’s learning needs.

Kyanda Africa

With our cutting-edge neobank platform, we offer a wide range of financial services that are accessible, secure, and convenient. Our built-in infrastructure allows users to easily manage their money transfer, make payments, and pay for Bills, all in one place.

Meet our 2023 judges

Keshni Morar

Managing Director

Investable

Zachariah George

Managing Partner

Launch Africa Ventures

Sawyer Tadano

Southeast Asia Regional Manager

Pegasus Tech Ventures (StartUp World Cup)