GSA AFRICA FINALE 2024 (edition 11)
THE UNIQUE SUMMIT CAME TO SOUTH AFRICA
The Unique Summit took place in Cape Town from November 15-20, 2024.
As part of the Global Startup Cities, which has previously taken place in Spain, Portugal, and the Czech Republic, the summit was brought to South Africa for 2024.
WHERE IDEAS MEET ACTION
The Global Startup Cities is where ideas meet action, and vision turns into reality. These curated meetups are designed to not only inspire but also to equip you with the tools and connections needed to thrive in the global startup landscape.
Under the theme, "Explore Innovation in the Heart of Africa", the summit aimed to bridge networks, foster cross-border collaboration, and support the long-term growth as well as sustainability of Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape.
As strategic partners along with City of Cape Town, Global Startup Cities and convened by UVU Africa, the event featured a dynamic blend of activities centred around tourism with the main program being held on November 18-19 featuring four key streams: Investors, Public Authorities, Ecosystem Builders, and Startups.
GSA AFRICA CONTINENTAL CELEBRATION
A key highlight was the GSA Africa Finale on November 19, where the top 14 GSA Africa Winners from our 69 Regional Winners were unveiled. Meet the winners here.
The finale celebrated Africa’s most promising startups after a year-long competition, which saw over 11,000 entries, celebrated local innovation, and brought together Pan-African and global stakeholders from across the entire startup ecosystem. This exclusive, invite-only event united key stakeholders, innovators, and leaders from across the globe.
GSA AFRICA FINALE: GALLERY
GSA AFRICA FINALE: INTERVIEWS
JO GRIFFITHS - GIIG & GSA AFRICA
KIM BALLE - XO GROUP & GSA
GABRIELLE OSSINGA - SEAH4 (STARTUP OF THE YEAR)
THOMAS LUNGU - MYTOCHONDRIA GROUP (BEST NEWCOMER)
BETHELHEM DEJENE - ZAFREE PAPERS (FOUNDER OF THE YEAR)