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EVENT - UNDP “Meet the Toshikas” Africa Ecosystem & Startup Showcase

Our Top 6 Startups are about to touch the skies as their roadshow to Japan is about to take place! As part of their journey to the East, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is organizing a special showcase - live from Tokyo - and you are ALL cordially invited, even if you reside outside of Japan! 

As part of the Meet the Tôshikas programme - graciously funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan (METI) - we are proud to introduce a golden opportunity to dive into African ecosystems which are rarely covered in Japan, such as Angola, Zambia, and one of the “Big 4”: South Africa! 


Event Overview

  • Event Name: UNDP “Meet the Toshikas” Africa Ecosystem & Startup Showcase
  • Organisers: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Double Feather Partners (DFP)
  • Date and Time: Friday, August 30th, 2024, 16:00-19:00 JST / 9:00-12:00 SAST / 8:00-11:00 Angola
    • Networking from 19:00-20:00 *Venue Only
  • Location: Tokyo Innovation Base, SusHi Tech Square 2F, 3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan (Networking available)
    • Live stream available for overseas attendees from Japan and overseas. (No networking)
  • Languages: English (Translations: Japanese, Portuguese)
  • Registration: https://bit.ly/MTT-TokyoEventRegistration(link is external)  

 

On the Agenda

  • Presentations and a Panel Discussion on startup ecosystems and investment landscapes in Angola, South Africa, and Zambia
  • PitchShowcase of 6 promising startups selected out of from 256 applications from Angola, South Africa, and Zambia to illustrate thriving activity and opportunity 
  • Overview of UNDP’s Meet the Tôshikas programme and what makes it unique
  • Networking Session to interact and exchange information with our guest from the African Continent (Venue participants only)

 

Starring our Top 6 Startups

Featured Guest Speakers

  • Eduardo Sette Camara, Managing Partner, Triggr Ventures/Accelera Angola
  • Samantha Stodel, Manager, Grindstone Ventures (South Africa)
  • Kabwela Malupande, Manager - Growth and Partnerships, BongoHive (Zambia)
  • Tomas Sales, Private Sector Special Advisor, UNDP Africa Sustainable Finance Hub
  • Sachiko Hara, Programme Analyst, UNDP Africa Sustainable Finance Hub
  • Yannick Gayama, Managing Director - Head of Programs, Double Feather Partners
  • And more...

If you wish to participate on-site or online, please register in advance via the following link.
As spaces are limited: https://bit.ly/MTT-TokyoEventRegistration(link is external)  

Thank you for your continuous support of African youth, technology, and development, alongside UNDP, its donors, and its supporters.

We look forward to meeting you there!