
Driving Climate Action: Technologies Shaping a Sustainable Future in Africa
As Africa experiences shifting weather patterns, resource challenges, and environmental changes, visionary solutions are emerging to drive sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and build a more resilient future. The Climate Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises groundbreaking technologies that are tackling climate challenges head-on, from renewable energy to sustainable trade and climate-smart construction. These finalists are proving that innovation is key to…
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Powering A Sustainable Future
Insights and expert views from the panel session at the Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit part of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024. The session dives in to Powering A Sustainable Future featuring: Erik Nygard, Founder at Kofa, Carol Koech, Country President at Schneider Electric East Africa, Josh Whale, Founder & CEO at Ampersand, Abel...
Climate Investing: Nexus of Returns & Impact
Insights and expert views from the panel session at the Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit part of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024. The session hosted by Mercy Corps Ventures on Climate Investing: Nexus of Returns & Impact featured: Rachel Macauley, Principal at Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Oliver Game, Venture Capital & Private Equity Lead...
Africa’s Pioneering Role In Climate Tech
A conversation with Maelis Carraro, Managing Partner at Catalyst Fund and Juliet Munro, Director of Early-Stage Finance at FSD Africa looking at Africa’s Pioneering Role In Climate Tech at the Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit part of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024. On February 14th & 15th 2024 Africa Tech Summit hosted ATS Nairobi...
The Catalyst Fund Invests $1.8 Million in 9 Groundbreaking African Climate Tech Startups
The Catalyst Fund today announced an investment of $1.8 million in 9 early-stage climate tech startups across Africa. This brings their total portfolio to 19 companies driving climate adaptation and resilience on the continent across 8 different markets: Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The startups mark the Catalyst Fund’s second round…
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Building Resilient Next Gen Food Systems
Building Resilient Next Gen Food Systems session explored the state of agriculture in Africa, the lessons learned over the years, the challenges it faces and what the future holds for the industry on the continent. The session features experts from the industry and they include; Hafsah Jumare - CEO & Co-Founder at CoAmana, Rose Goslinga...
How African Innovation is addressing climate change
How African Innovation is addressing climate change Keynote from Martin Freimüller - Founder and CEO from Octavia Carbon on How African Innovation is addressing climate change. With it's abundance of renewable energy, talent and governmental backing Martin lays out how East Africa is in the position to be a global leader on the fight against...