Start-ups in Algeria: the 5th African Startup Conference is set for Algiers, 5 to 7 December
Per Radio Algerienne, the ministry announced the 5th African Startup Conference in Algiers, 5 to 7 December, with investors and ministerial delegations.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of the Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises presented the 5th African Startup Conference. It is set for Algiers from 5 to 7 December at the CIC Abdelatif-Rahal, on the theme of Deep Tech. More than 25000 participants are announced.
Key points
- 5th African Startup Conference in Algiers, 5 to 7 December
- Venue announced: CIC Abdelatif-Rahal
- More than 25000 participants, including 40 ministerial delegations and more than 150 investors
- Theme: Deep Tech, the real challenge
- Four topics on the agenda, from digital sovereignty to African women's entrepreneurship
What the ministry announced
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of the Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises spoke at a press conference on the event. Algeria hosts the African Startup Conference every year. Its 5th edition is set for Algiers from 5 to 7 December, at the CIC Abdelatif-Rahal.
The same source says this year's edition has Deep Tech as its theme. The programme includes three days of dialogue between ministers, private sector players and investors.
Announced participation
Per Radio Algerienne, the minister cited more than 25000 participants. Start-ups, bodies and organisations from several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy and Russia, are announced. United Nations organisations will also attend.
- 40 ministerial delegations from the African continent
- More than 150 investors
- More than 100 international experts in emerging technologies and artificial intelligence
Topics and context
According to Radio Algerienne, four topics are on the agenda. The minister also said that the conclusions of the 4th edition, held last year in Algeria, were approved on Friday at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa.
The dispatch cites the UNDP: deep tech financing on the continent rose to 1.2 billion USD in 2023, against 86 million USD in 2015.
- Digital sovereignty and AI
- Strategic resources and energy
- Health and human capital
- African women's entrepreneurship in deep tech
For foreign investors
According to Radio Algerienne, start-ups and bodies from countries including Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy and Russia will take part in the conference. More than 150 investors and more than 100 international experts are announced.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 5th African Startup Conference held?
According to Radio Algerienne, it is set for Algiers from 5 to 7 December, at the CIC Abdelatif-Rahal.
How many participants and investors are announced?
According to Radio Algerienne, the minister announced more than 25000 participants, including 40 African ministerial delegations, more than 150 investors and more than 100 international experts.
What is the theme of this year's edition?
According to Radio Algerienne, the theme is Deep Tech, the real challenge. Four topics are on the agenda, including digital sovereignty and AI.
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