Africa Tech Startup Forum is a market access and acceleration program designed to prepare, train, expose, and connect tech ventures with opportunities. It aims to showcase tech innovations emerging from Africa and provide them with a platform to thrive, collaborating with experts globally.

Africa Tech Startup Forum

Africa Tech Startup Forum | 1,642 followers on LinkedIn. Inspiring the next chapter of the African tech revolution. | The African Tech Startup Forum is a Market Access and Acceleration Program designed to prepare, train, expose, and connect tech ventures with opportunities. 
The program takes place virtually and in person, aiming to showcase the exceptional tech innovations emerging from Africa and provide them with the platform to thrive. Collaborating with experts from Africa and around the globe will create an ecosystem that nurtures and boosts tech ventures.

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Vivens Uwizeyimana, founder of Umurava , shares how ATSF has empowered his team through mentorship, networking, and access to resources. He's excited about the future opportunities, including pitching to South Korean investors. #ATSF #startupsuccess #africaninnovation #rwanda

Meet the First 10 of Our Top 20 Startups: Swipe through to explore the solutions offered by these 10 exceptional startups, and connect with these ventures at COME UP KOREA to unlock the potential of African tech. Anchor Machines AB4IR Bunce Deepecho Esorus Fincart Kapsule Lastmal Lifesten Health #atsf #startupshowcase #comeupkorea

Congratulations to the 20 African tech ventures selected for the next stage of the Africa Tech Startup Forum! These promising startups will be heading to South Korea in December to participate in COMEUP (컴업) Korea. #atsf #africatech #startupsuccess #comeupkorea #koreatech

Our new ENGAGE platform is your go-to hub for B2B matchmaking. Follow these simple steps to register, complete your profile, and start exploring potential partnerships. Let's make some connections! #africatech #engage #B2B #networking #nnovation

Introducing ENGAGE: Your new hub for B2B connections! As a tech startup alum, you're part of an incredible community of innovators. Now, it's time to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. Engage is a platform designed to bring together tech ventures from our cohort. Meet fellow entrepreneurs, network with investors, and discover potential partnerships. Join the community and start connecting today: https://lnkd.in/g6Cs8RHw #engage #B2B #networking #techstartup #innovation

We hosted a fantastic pitching competition last week! Our startups brought their A-game, showcasing their innovative ideas and passion for growth. A huge thank you to our esteemed panel of judges, and to our incredible MC, Chris Muller, for his engaging and professional hosting. Stay tuned for the announcement of our Top 20 startups who will be heading to Korea in December! #pitchcompetition #africatech #innovation #startupjourney

Congratulations to Winish Farms! We are delighted to share that Winish Farms from Nigeria, one of the standout members of the Africa Tech Startup Forum (ATSF) cohort, has made it to the semi-finals of the prestigious Expand North Star’s Supernova Challenge, the world’s largest early-stage startup pitch competition! With Catalyze representing ATSF at this year’s event, it was beyond exciting to witness this incredible achievement. We are proud to see innovation from Africa shining on the global stage. Best of luck to Winish Farms in the next round!

Our cohort of startups is giving it their all in the final phase of the program: the intense pitch competition! Here's what you need to know: Date: This week, Monday-Thursday Location: Online event with judges in Cape Town Format: 139 pitches in just one week! Judges: Join Precious Mahove , Josh Choi and Rex Bowden as they evaluate the pitches. MC: Christopher Muller More about our esteemed jury: Precious Mahove: It is an honour to have Precious on board as a juror. Her extensive academic and professional background brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. It's clear that she is dedicated to advancing women's empowerment and equality, as shown in her Master's thesis addressing the challenges women encounter in their careers. Furthermore, her role as a co-founder and Director of Ndarama Works, focusing on fostering economic development in Africa, is a true testament to her passion for making a positive impact. Josh Choi: As a seasoned leader in South Korea's startup ecosystem, Josh Choi has played a pivotal role in fostering innovation and supporting startups. His experience leading the Korea Startup Forum and the annual COMEUP Global Startup Festival showcases his expertise in building thriving startup communities. Josh's mentorship and guidance have empowered countless startups, particularly those from developing regions. His insights will provide invaluable guidance for African ventures seeking to scale and succeed globally. Rex Bowden: Passionate about connecting companies with international buyers, with over 20 years of experience in Export Development Promotion. As an entrepreneur, Rex is skilled in Business Intelligence, Targeted Marketing Strategies, Sales Preparation, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). He has a deep passion for digital transformation and leveraging emerging technologies for agile export development, including targeted B2B meetings, virtual engagements, immersive marketing, and remote sales. Stay tuned for updates on the competition, including photos and screenshots!

We are so proud of Africa Tech team members, Rex Bowden ( Catalyze ) and Josh Choi ( Korea Startup Forum ), who conquered the iconic Table Mountain in 27-degree heat on Sunday. What an amazing accomplishment!

Join Josh Choi, a leading figure in the Korean startup ecosystem, for an exclusive workshop on sustaining momentum and fostering innovation. Date: 26 September Time: 10AM-12PM Facilitator: Josh Choi , Director of Business Development at Korea Startup Forum Key Takeaways: • Learn techniques for maintaining momentum post-funding • Discover strategies for continuous innovation and adaptation • Gain insights from case studies of long-term success stories About Josh Choi: As a seasoned leader in South Korea's startup ecosystem, Josh Choi has played a pivotal role in fostering innovation and supporting startups. His experience leading the Korea Startup Forum and the annual COMEUP Global Startup Festival showcases his expertise in building thriving startup communities. Josh's mentorship and guidance have empowered countless startups, particularly those from developing regions. His insights will provide invaluable guidance for African ventures seeking to scale and succeed globally. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your startup's growth trajectory! Explore the other exciting modules in our Training Schedule: https://lnkd.in/dJk3_ZNt #ATSF #startupgrowth #innovationworkshop

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