SEADE Route-to-Market Webinars

Have you ever thought about investing in digital innovation in South Africa? Exploring the Senegalese market? Finding research and business partners in Ghana? Or perhaps you’re curious about Kenya’s potential in IoT AI research? Then October has an exciting opportunity in store for you: Join project partners and special guests in a webinar series all about the four SEADE pilot regions!

• 9th October, 2PM - 4PM GMT Sénégal: Terre d’Opportunités et d’Innovation* | Find out more and register

  This webinar highlights Senegal’s potential as an innovation hub in West Africa, showcasing its economic growth, key sectors, and research and innovation initiatives. We will discuss the opportunities offered by the Senegalese market, research infrastructures, and potential partnerships for external stakeholders wishing to invest or establish a presence in Senegal. Brought to you by Bond’Innov. 

  *Note: The webinar will be in French with an English live translation.

• 16th October, 10AM - 12PM CET Kenya: IoT AI Research | Find out more and register

  This is an introductory webinar on the policies, strategies and key initiatives for IoT and AI in Kenya. The webinar will also serve as a platform for understanding the key opportunities for IoT in both Europe and Kenya, available tools for IoT capacity building and participation in the full launch of the IoT AI Research Route-to-Market program in Kenya. Brought to you by Waziup and the Association of African Universities. 

• 23rd October, 9AM - 11 AM GMT Ghana: Africa’s Rising Innovation Frontier | Find out more and register

  This webinar will explore Ghana’s key role in the innovation and economic development in Africa. We’ll dive into the nation’s rapid economic growth, its vibrant innovation ecosystem, and the pivotal sectors driving technological advancements. The discussion will focus on Ghana’s expanding research infrastructure, opportunities for collaboration, and investment prospects for global stakeholders. Learn how Ghana is setting the stage for transformative partnerships and positioning itself as a leading destination for innovation-driven growth in Africa. Brought to you by Hapa Space.

• 30th October, 1PM - 2PM SAST The State of Innovation in Africa: A South African Perspective | Find out more and register

  This webinar highlights the State of Digital Innovation in Africa but with a focus on the South African market. The ENRICH in Africa Center and Methys will provide an analysis on innovation within South Africa in contrast to the rest of Africa and where it flourishes and where it fails. Through this analysis, we will be able to showcase where opportunities exist for potential partnerships between key European and Africa ecosystem players looking to invest in digital innovation in South Africa. Brought to you by Methys and the ENRICH in Africa Center.