The Event
Africa Forward
11 May 2026 · Kenya Cultural Center – Norfolk, Nairobi
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Vision
The objective is to surface the strategic partnerships and technological tools that will shape the continent's next decade. In this room, those tools take the form of ventures built by Africa's most ambitious young founders.
By placing these builders directly where capital is allocated and policy is shaped, we move beyond traditional incubation. Nova Garage connects youth-led innovation with institutional capital and state leadership to help build the infrastructure of Africa's future.
A Word from Leadership
“We have spent decades speaking for Africa's future. Perhaps it is time we made room for those who are actually building it.”
Dr. Abraham Korir Sing'Oei
PS, State Department for Foreign Affairs
For Founders
Present directly to senior decision-makers with the authority to invest, partner, and pilot your technology.
Structured dialogue with investors, corporates, and institutional partners — not a pitch competition, but a strategic conversation.
Access a curated room of leaders from across Africa, Europe, and the global innovation ecosystem.
Position your venture on a high-profile Franco-African platform, with media presence and long-term follow-up.
The Room
Held at the Kenya Cultural Center – Norfolk in Nairobi, the summit brings together an invitation-only audience of 200–350 attendees. No spectators — every seat is held by someone who can invest, partner, or shape policy.
Legacy
The Nova Garage Summit is designed to catalyse outcomes that extend far beyond a single event. Connections formed in the room lead to long-term investment pipelines, follow-up discussions with institutional partners, and strengthened ecosystems.
For the selected founders, the summit is not a destination — it is a launchpad. Post-event facilitation ensures that introductions become partnerships, that interest converts into capital, and that visibility translates into sustained growth.
Fifteen selected founders will be prepared to present at the summit. Bring a venture with real traction and a case worth advancing.
Application deadline: 23 April 2026, 17:00 EAT
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