African Startup Conference in Algeria: what ASC 2026 provides, 5 to 7 December in Algiers
According to Radio Algerienne, the 5th ASC runs from 5 to 7 December in Algiers, with more than 400 exhibitors expected and a start-up competition.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, the African Startup Conference (ASC 2026) takes place from 5 to 7 December in Algiers, for its 5th edition. The director of start-ups and support structures at the Ministry of the Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises announced more than 400 exhibitors. Registration for the African tech start-up prize competition opens this week.
Key points
- ASC 2026: 5th edition, 5 to 7 December in Algiers.
- More than 400 exhibitors and more than 25,000 visitors are expected.
- The previous year had 228 exhibitors.
- African ministers meet on 6 December.
- African tech start-up prize: three themes, registration open.
What the ministry announced, per Radio Algerienne
According to Radio Algerienne, the African Startup Conference (ASC 2026) holds its 5th edition from 5 to 7 December in Algiers. The main theme is deeptech.
The director of start-ups and support structures at the Ministry of the Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises spoke on the programme "L'invité du jour" on Chaîne 3. He announced more than 400 exhibitors and more than 25 000 visitors. The previous year had 228 exhibitors.
Programme and participants
The dispatch says African accelerators and incubators attend with their start-ups. The programme includes exhibition, challenges, start-up pitches and fundraising.
The same source says the ASC gathers between 35 and 40 African ministers in charge of start-ups, innovation and telecommunications. They meet on 6 December, the second day, to discuss deeptech in Africa.
Competition and registration
The African tech start-up prize competition is held for this edition. Interested start-ups can register from this week, according to the Chaîne 3 guest.
- Theme: precision agriculture.
- Theme: Water Tech.
- Theme: sovereignty, AI and cybersecurity.
Frequently asked questions
When does ASC 2026 take place?
According to Radio Algerienne, the African Startup Conference runs from 5 to 7 December in Algiers, for its 5th edition.
How many exhibitors are expected at ASC 2026?
According to Radio Algerienne, more than 400 exhibitors are expected, against 228 the previous year. More than 25 000 visitors are announced.
What are the themes of the African tech start-up prize?
According to Radio Algerienne, the competition covers precision agriculture, Water Tech, and sovereignty, AI and cybersecurity. Registration is possible from this week.
Who can handle this procedure in Algeria?
UpGrowth, based in Algiers (Birkhadem), supports Algerian and foreign companies with administrative procedures (NIF, trade register, CASNOS, etc.). Contact: https://www.upgrowth.dz/contact?service=demarches.