Startup Africa Day 2024 | Next Generation Africa

On Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, Cariplo Factory will host Startup Africa Day at its Milan location.

The event, moderated by the journalist Emil Abirascid, represents the closing event of the program “Next Generation Africa 2023” and it’s a unique opportunity to connect with African entrepreneurs and gain insight into the third documentary produced by Kenian media agency Startinev and videographer Valerio Casale during their trip to Kigali in August 2023.
Attendees will have the chance to be inspired and engage with innovators from both the Italian and East African ecosystems. Expect captivating pitches from our Ugandan and Rwandan startups, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and listen to a roundtable featuring key figures involved in cooperation and innovation across the African continent.
After the event, an exceptional aperitif will be provided for networking and mingling!

💡 Engage with Visionaries

Prepare to be inspired by the brightest minds from East African and Italian ecosystems. During the event we will have the opportunity to discuss with entrepreneurs, representatives from the venture capital community and corporate sector, as well as institutional stakeholders who play crucial roles in fostering connections between African and European innovation ecosystems.

Above all, the event presents a prime opportunity to meet the top entrepreneurial talents from East Africa, chosen during the "Next Generation Africa" initiative: witness captivating pitches from our promising startups hailing from Uganda and Rwanda.

🚀 Connecting Continents, Inspiring Innovations

Embark on a journey to the heart of African entrepreneurship as we showcase a sneak peek of the third documentary from Kenyan media agency Startinev and videographer Valerio Casale, capturing our team of dedicated volunteers’ exploration in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, in August 2023.

This exclusive screening offers a unique glimpse into the thriving startup scene of East Africa.

🥂 Networking Aperitif

After the enriching sessions, unwind and mingle over an exceptional aperitif, fostering new connections and collaborations that transcend borders.

🎟️ Limited Seats Available – Reserve Yours Now!

Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of African entrepreneurship. Secure your seat today and be part of a transformative experience at Startup Africa Day!

** The full agenda for the event will be available soon! **

🤝🏽 Our Amazing Supporters

The 2023/24 "Next Generation Africa" program was supported by: Embassy of Italy in Kampala, Eni Joule, F2A, Innovazione per lo Sviluppo, Primo Ventures, Startupbusiness, AVSI, Cisco, PoliHub, Politecnico di Milano, Cariplo Factory

About Startup Africa

"StartupAfricaRoadtrip” is a non-profit project promoted by the BeEntrepreneurs Association, born in 2017 to create an inclusive and collaborative ecosystem between African entrepreneurs and Italian companies and startups. Its international team designs "Roadtrips", training, mentoring and acceleration programs, collaborating with numerous local partners. The goal is to contribute to the development of the future class of African entrepreneurs, connecting the different players (startups, universities, corporates, incubators, institutions) and facilitating the creation of synergies between the African and Italian innovation ecosystems. With its “Roadshow”, in fact, it proposes the connection and construction of Pan-African networks by organizing meetings and contamination initiatives between African startups and the ecosystem of the Italian and European innovation.

Want to know more? Visit: Startup Africa Roadtrip