Investor Pitch at Invest in Africa Summit 2025

Who can participate?

Topics of this call are Agri-business and Digital Transformations. We are looking for both Startup and Growth Stage businesses with operations in Sub Saharan Africa. Startups can submit an investment plan requiring external funding of minimum USD 100,000 and grown-ups a minimum of USD 250,000.

Participating companies will receive investment readiness support and pitch training before presenting their proposal to a hybrid audience of investors at the Invest in Africa Summit.

High business potential

Technology and innovation play a crucial role in scaling businesses and boosting national prosperity. TNO listed her most promising new technologies that have high business potential in sub-Sahara Africa, with the aim to inspire local entrepreneurs:

• Biobased Building Materials – manufactured from bamboo, hemp, nutshells, cocoa shells, etc.
• Biochar production – pyrolysis of various waste streams to biofertilizer
• Compressed Earth Blocks – strong sustainable bricks without firing
• Cement Replacement – calcined soil replaced expensive, imported cement in bricks and blocks
• Biodegradable Plastic – biomass waste streams converted into compostable bags, pots and pads
• Low tech plastic recycling – info roof-tiles, public furniture, poles, etc.
• Cricket farming – sustainable proteins as power food