Discover African Startup Events, Funding Opportunities, and Investors

Track startup events, funding programs, and investors —
all in one place.

Startup Map Africa helps founders discover African startup events, funding opportunities, accelerators, grants, and active investors across the continent. Explore upcoming conferences, open applications, and ecosystem players shaping startup growth in Africa.

Browse startup events in Africa, explore seed funding for African startups, and discover active startup investors in Africa.

Summit
🔥 6 days away
ICT Africa Summit 2026
📍 Algiers, Algeria 📅 Apr 2026
🎯 Best for: VC & fundraising strategy
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Conference
🔥 12 days away
AVCA Annual Conference & VC Summit 2026
📍 Nairobi, Kenya 📅 Apr 2026
🎯 Best for: VC & fundraising strategy
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Expo
🔥 19 days away
GITEX Future Health Africa 2026
📍 Casablanca, Morocco 📅 May 2026
🎯 Best for: Tech founders & investor networking
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Grants
🔥 Closes in 13 days
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition
⏱ Closes Apr 28, 2026
🎯 Best for: Grants stage startups across Africa
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Investor
Antler Residency
⏱ Closes Jun 19, 2026
🎯 Best for: Investor stage startups across Africa
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Accelerator
Celo Africa DAO Incubator Program
⏱ Rolling Applications
🎯 Best for: Accelerator stage startups across Africa
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Madica
🎯 Focus: pre-seed 📍 Active In: Pan-African Markets
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FP Capital
🎯 Focus: seed 📍 Active In: USA
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Renew Capital
🎯 Focus: Early-stage 📍 Active In: USA
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Find Events

Discover African startup conferences, demo days, summits, and ecosystem events.

Track Funding

Explore accelerators, grants, venture capital programs, and funding opportunities for African startups.

Discover Investors

Discover startup investors active across Africa by market, stage, and focus area.

What startup events in Africa can I discover on StartupMapAfrica?

StartupMapAfrica lists upcoming startup conferences, summits, demo days, VC forums, and ecosystem gatherings across Africa — from Nairobi and Lagos to Accra, Cairo, and beyond.

Does StartupMapAfrica list funding opportunities for African founders?

Yes. The platform tracks accelerators, grants, venture capital programs, and other African startup seed funding open to startups across Africa, including deadlines and application details.

Can I find startup investors active in Africa?

Yes. StartupMapAfrica profiles investors — including angel investors, seed funds, and VC firms — that are active in African startup markets, with details on stage focus and geography.

Does StartupMapAfrica cover accelerators and grants?

Yes. Accelerators and grant programs are listed under funding opportunities, with filters for type, stage, and application status, so founders can find relevant programs quickly.