6th India - Africa Entrepreneurship & Investment Summit 2026.
13 - 15th July | The Westin, Cape Town, South Africa.
About Us
While India and Africa share deep historical, commercial, and cultural ties, their entrepreneurial ecosystems are yet to be connected in a meaningful way. Doing so presents a tremendous opportunity to harness the creative capacity of entrepreneurs in both regions to work together for the mutual benefit of the their respective countries. This is the mission of the India-Africa Entrepreneurship Forum.
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Indian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
India's economy, currently estimated at 4.1 Trillion is also the world's fifth-largest with annual growth of roughly 6%. A staggering 160,000 new ventures were launched in 2025 alone. India ranks as the third-largest startup hub globally with a cumulative enterprise valuation of $450 billion. As its economy is transformed, its political, military and cultural power is also likely to increase, elevating India to a 21st Century superpower underpinned by large pool of working population and increasing domestic consumption..
Bridge Between India-Africa
Six years since inception, the IAEF has emerged as the go-to platform that connects entrepreneurs and investors who are active along the India-Africa corridor. These dynamic ecosystems and subsystems have much in common, and much to gain from interacting.
African Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Africa is the last economic frontier with a projected GDP of $30Trillion by 2050. This growth is expected to be driven by improved governance, increased foreign direct investment, and a growing middle class. The youth population is booming, with over 60% of Africa’s population under the age of 25. This demographic dividend could fuel economic growth as more young people enter the workforce.
Twelve Corridors of Opportunity
Who's in the Room
Past editions have featured the President of Mauritius, multiple ministers from Mauritius and Kenya, and the High Commissioner of India. 2026 lineup being confirmed.
A closed-door, deal-focused gathering of decision-makers from both regions.
Corporates exploring joint ventures, acquisitions, and CXO hires
Founders and scale-ups seeking partners, distribution, and corporate VC
Family offices, HNIs, and angel networks seeking investments
VC and PE funds investing and co-investing across India and Africa
Banks and financial institutions seeking financing and lending
Incubators, accelerators, and ecosystem bodies seeking corporate partners
Message from the Convenor
Within a short period of founding, the India Africa Entrepreneurship Forum has evolved into a community of trusted individuals who aspire to shape the future of India-Africa economic corridor.
Our periodic meetings and exchanges have resulted in cross border investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, CXO hirings and outsourcing agreements. Our Events are open, informal and therefore deeply connecting.
They forge long term relationships and encourage personal bonding. As we look forward, we aim to expand our presence in all major clusters of economic activity across Africa – serving startups and established businesses alike.
Baljinder Sharma, Convenor, India Africa Entrepreneurship Forum
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Demonstrates a culture of co-sharing and learning growth loops and exchanging knowledge within countries which have gone through scale journey and in relatively similar context.
I came expecting to build a portfolio of 25-30 companies in Africa over the next 10 years. I leave with a clear vision to build a portfolio of over 100+.
India can truly share a lot of lessons for homegrown venture capital ecosystems.
I have never been to a conference where the room is never empty and everyone keeps coming back.
Every session has been a full house ! Absolutely awesome !!
Demonstrates a culture of co-sharing and learning growth loops and exchanging knowledge within countries which have gone through scale journey and in relatively similar context.
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Curated B2B matchmaking with decision-makers from both regions. By invitation, capacity limited.
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Cape Town. 13 - 15 July 2026. By Invitation Only.
The corridor's decision-makers will be in the room. Request your invitation before seats close.
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