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Igniting Growth for Start Ups

Africa Tech Festival is the launchpad for Africa’s most promising start-ups. Engage in the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition to present your innovations to leading investors and industry experts. Connect with influential figures in the tech ecosystem, gain valuable insights, and position your start-up for significant growth. AfricaIgnite is crafted to accelerate your start-up's journey, offering the perfect environment to secure funding, build strategic partnerships, and elevate your business in Africa's booming tech landscape. Join us and take your start-up to the next level.

What's in it for you?


Access to Investors

Engage in curated matchmaking and networking with top-tier VCs and angel investors.

Pitch & Exposure

Gain visibility through pitch competitions and showcase your startup in the Africa Ignite Expo.

Funding & Growth Opportunities

Join the Founders Academy for industry deep dives and upskilling workshops.

Community & Collaboration

Meet like-minded entrepreneurs and potential business partners.

Sample itinerary for startups


Monday 10 November – AfricaIgnite: Founder Bootcamp & Investor Day

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  • Founder Bootcamp at Innovation City
    Hands-on workshops for early-stage founders on pitch refinement, go-to-market, legal structuring, and navigating the African investment landscape.

  • Investor–Founder Matchmaking
    Apply in advance for curated 1:1 meetings with active African and global investors.

Startup Pass Criteria


Our Start-up Pass is reserved for tech start-up founders and senior decision makers (Director+) and gives access to Africa Tech Festival’s anchor events, AfricaTech, AfricaCom, AfricaIgnite and The AI Summit Cape Town (core event dates are 11-13 November) and their features.

If you apply for this pass and do not meet the criteria, the team will be in contact to amend your pass type.