Startup Savanna
Kenya and beyond
Startup Savanna connects the Kenyan ecosystem to international experts, investment, and support infrastructure, contributing to job creation, business growth, and sustainability.
The International Acceleration Process, known as Startup Savanna, is a sub-component under component 1 of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) funded by the World Bank Group and implemented by the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI). Led by GrowthAfrica, in partnership with ANDE as the implementing consulting firm.
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Startup Savanna collaboratively offers Kenyan startups, entrepreneurial ecosystem and the international ecosystem a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, partnerships, technical business improvement support, investment, and market expansion opportunities.
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The Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform for impact dedicated to finding and growing solutions that will repair our planet this decade. They are looking for inspiring, impactful, and inclusive solutions to submit. Could it be you? Find out more: earthshotprize.org.
The Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform for impact dedicated to finding and growing solutions that will repair our planet this decade. They are looking for inspiring, impactful, and inclusive solutions to submit. Could it be you? Find out more: earthshotprize.org.
Entrepreneurship Sports Generation
Entrepreneurship Sports Generation (ESG) is a global, sportified entrepreneurship tournament. ESG seeks to provide the most promising startups, working along the ideals of conscious entrepreneurship, with a platform to unleash their potential and achieve global scale. Apply now at www.esgx.global.
Entrepreneurship Sports Generation
Entrepreneurship Sports Generation (ESG) is a global, sportified entrepreneurship tournament. ESG seeks to provide the most promising startups, working along the ideals of conscious entrepreneurship, with a platform to unleash their potential and achieve global scale. Apply now at www.esgx.global.
Latitude59 Pitching Competition
Latitude59 and Startup Wise Guys invite early-stage startups to participate in the international L59 Pitch Competition. The thrilling finals will unfold on the main stage during Latitude59 Kenya Edition at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on December 6, 2023. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/dGpMCgTP.
Latitude59 Pitching Competition
Latitude59 and Startup Wise Guys invite early-stage startups to participate in the international L59 Pitch Competition. The thrilling finals will unfold on the main stage during Latitude59 Kenya Edition at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on December 6, 2023. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/dGpMCgTP.
Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa
The Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa Program, launched by Seedstars, is back with a fantastic opportunity to supercharge your women-led SMEs. This is your chance to get 1:1 mentorship, access to funding opportunities, and gain global visibility. Don’t miss out! Apply now here: https://lnkd.in/dk39FUxc. Application ends on October 23 2023. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/dW-DUEuR.
Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa
The Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa Program, launched by Seedstars, is back with a fantastic opportunity to supercharge your women-led SMEs. This is your chance to get 1:1 mentorship, access to funding opportunities, and gain global visibility. Don’t miss out! Apply now here: https://lnkd.in/dk39FUxc. Application ends on October 23 2023. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/dW-DUEuR.
Nairobi Slush'd
The Nairobi Slush’D event will be held at Strathmore University. This remarkable event will bring together the best subject matter experts in innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusion. Join us and be part of a community that values diversity and creativity.
AfricArena Nairobi Summit
AfricArena Nairobi Summit is an electrifying two-day event that brings together African tech startups and investors to explore cutting-edge trends and discuss investment opportunities in EastAfrica. The summit will feature pitches from 20+ startups operating across the continent alongside captivating keynotes and panel discussions from top business, tech, and investment leaders in the region.
AfricArena Nairobi Summit
AfricArena Nairobi Summit is an electrifying two-day event that brings together African tech startups and investors to explore cutting-edge trends and discuss investment opportunities in EastAfrica. The summit will feature pitches from 20+ startups operating across the continent alongside captivating keynotes and panel discussions from top business, tech, and investment leaders in the region.
Launch of KIEP-SKIES
KIEP-Strengthening Kenyan Innovation Ecosystem (SKIES), an ambitious endeavour by The Kenya Industry & Entrepreneurship Project, extends a warm invitation to all innovation trailblazers from innovation hubs and incubators to accelerators and tech bootcamp providers. With unwavering support from the State Department for Industry and esteemed entities such as The World Bank, Spineberg, and E4Impact Foundation, SKIES is poised to reshape Kenya’s innovation ecosystem.
Launch of KIEP-SKIES
KIEP-Strengthening Kenyan Innovation Ecosystem (SKIES), an ambitious endeavour by The Kenya Industry & Entrepreneurship Project, extends a warm invitation to all innovation trailblazers from innovation hubs and incubators to accelerators and tech bootcamp providers. With unwavering support from the State Department for Industry and esteemed entities such as The World Bank, Spineberg, and E4Impact Foundation, SKIES is poised to reshape Kenya’s innovation ecosystem.
IGNITE Entrepreneurship Program
The IGNITE entrepreneurship program, brought to you by Startup Savanna; a KIEP International Acceleration Process (IAccP), which is a World Bank and GOK initiative, linking Kenyan entrepreneurs to international and local resources, a cornerstone of Kenya’s Vision 2030. Fill out the online application form to apply: https://lnkd.in/eaGAHa7b
IGNITE Entrepreneurship Program
The IGNITE entrepreneurship program, brought to you by Startup Savanna; a KIEP International Acceleration Process (IAccP), which is a World Bank and GOK initiative, linking Kenyan entrepreneurs to international and local resources, a cornerstone of Kenya’s Vision 2030. Fill out the online application form to apply: https://lnkd.in/eaGAHa7b
Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021 tour
Fintech Abu Dhabi tour comes to Africa in search of the next big innovation. Each search stop features dedicated panel discussions, fireside chats and pitching battles, providing attendees with invigorating content around topics on the growth and adoption of fintech interconnecting across the globe. Attendees get the opportunity also to see which fintech startups will be crowned winners and join the illustrious Fintech100 at Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021.
Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021 tour
Fintech Abu Dhabi tour comes to Africa in search of the next big innovation. Each search stop features dedicated panel discussions, fireside chats and pitching battles, providing attendees with invigorating content around topics on the growth and adoption of fintech interconnecting across the globe. Attendees get the opportunity also to see which fintech startups will be crowned winners and join the illustrious Fintech100 at Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021.
Wadhwani Foundation - IGNITE July intake
The Wadhwani Foundation Africa in collaboration with Startup Savanna has opened registration for entrepreneurs to apply to the next global intake for the Wadhwani Foundation IGNITE Entrepreneurship Development Program. www.wfglobal.org/africa
Techstars Startup Weekend
Startup Weekend is a 54-hour educational event where developers, designers, business developers, marketers, teachers, students, and everyone in between, can come together to pitch an idea and launch a business, all in one weekend.
Startup Junkie
The Woman Entrepreneur’s Road Map to Getting Your Business Off the Ground. Reviewing the Lean Canvas design for starting any small business.
Startup Grind
Startup Grind Europe Conference join 3,000 attendees, 200 startups for a full day of invaluable networking and innovative content. It will feature startups, investors, and innovators will converge in London for discussions around the future of startups, venture capital, artificial intelligence, fintech, and more.
Startup Grind
Startup Grind Europe Conference join 3,000 attendees, 200 startups for a full day of invaluable networking and innovative content. It will feature startups, investors, and innovators will converge in London for discussions around the future of startups, venture capital, artificial intelligence, fintech, and more.