🇿🇦 A Startup Journey Across Africa: The Africa Startup Congress Roadshow

There’s a different kind of energy sweeping across the continent this spring. It’s the sound of founders fine-tuning their pitches, investors clearing their calendars, and ten countries preparing to host a movement that’s bringing opportunity directly to local communities .

The Africa Startup Congress Country Pitch and Roadshow is proving that you don’t have to chase opportunity anymore—it’s arriving in your backyard. From October to November 2026, this initiative is travelling to Cameroon, Congo, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya, turning each stop into a launchpad for the next generation of African innovation .

Pitch. Connect. Collaborate. Grow.

This isn’t just another conference circuit. It’s a deliberate strategy to decentralize access and democratize opportunity. For founders, it’s a chance to present their businesses in front of real investors and industry leaders without the barriers of distance or cost. For investors and ecosystem builders, it’s where you discover the talent everyone else will be chasing later.

The format is refreshingly direct: pitch, connect, collaborate, grow. That’s the whole idea .

Beyond Funding

While capital remains a significant hurdle for African startups, those who’ve participated in similar roadshows say the connections are equally valuable. Events like these bring founders together with corporate decision-makers, policymakers, and development organizations, often leading to partnerships that continue long after the competition ends.

As one Ghanaian entrepreneur participating in a similar competition noted, “The conversations you have here often lead to partnerships that continue long after the competition ends”. That’s the kind of compounding value this roadshow is designed to create.

The Destination: Kigali

All roads lead to Kigali, where the main Africa Startup Congress (ASC27) will take place from 24–26 February 2027 at the Kigali Convention Centre. The congress is expected to host over 2,000 delegates from across Africa and beyond, serving as a marketplace for governments, development stakeholders, investors, captains of industry, and entrepreneurs .

Two key outcomes are central to the ASC27 agenda: the Africa Startup Act (ASA) and the Africa Startup Innovation Fund (ASIF) —policy and funding mechanisms designed to empower innovators and accelerate job creation across Africa.

Which Stop Are You Hoping to Attend?

The roadshow is rolling out across the continent, and the question isn’t whether you should participate—it’s which country’s stop makes the most sense for your journey. Here’s the full list:

Each stop offers the same core opportunity: to pitch, connect, collaborate, and grow, right where you are.

🌍 Earth Focus Network at the Roadshow

At Earth Focus Network, we believe that environmental and social change is not a solo journey—it’s a collective movement. The Africa Startup Congress Roadshow represents exactly the kind of collaborative ecosystem we champion.

We’re following this journey closely and sharing insights with our community. If you’re planning to attend any of these stops or the main congress in Kigali, we’d love to connect.

📧 Email us: Info@earthfocusnetwork.com
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📌 Event Details

Detail	Information
Event	Africa Startup Congress Country Pitch & Roadshow
Dates	October – November 2026
Countries	10 countries across Africa
Main Congress	24–26 February 2027, Kigali, Rwanda