India Africa Entrepreneurship Forum
India - Africa Entrepreneurship Forum
A strategic platform enabling high-impact partnerships between Indian and African entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions.
About Us
A bridge between two entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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 their respective countries.
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Indian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
India ranks as the third-largest startup hub globally, with strong growth, capital formation and a deep pool of entrepreneurial talent.
Bridge Between India-Africa
IAEF connects entrepreneurs and investors active along the India-Africa corridor through trusted relationships and focused convening.
African Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Africa is the last economic frontier, powered by a young population, rising investment and expanding commercial opportunity.
Twelve Corridors of Opportunity
1300
Participants
60
Sponsors
50
Partners
6
Summit Events
Who's in the Room
2026 Voices Include
Ethiopis Tafara
IFC, Regional Vice President, Africa
Vimal Shah
Chairman, Bidco Africa
H.E Prithvirajsing Roopun
Former President, Republic of Mauritius
Venessa Dewing
Vice President Sales, DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa
Saurav Chatterjee
Director & CEO, CareEdge Ratings Africa
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.
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Testimonials
“I have never been to a conference where the room is never empty and everyone keeps coming back.”
“India can truly share a lot of lessons for homegrown venture capital ecosystems.”
Previous Sponsors & Partners
The Forum is supported by institutions, businesses and ecosystem partners working across the India-Africa corridor.
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