14–17 July 2026 · Gaborone, Botswana

Dream Bold. Build Beyond Borders.

Name: Innovation & Capital Investment Week 2026
Start: 2026-07-14
End: 2026-07-17
Location: Gaborone, Botswana

ICIW 2026 is a private sector-led platform officially endorsed by the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship, bringing together multiple stakeholders from Botswana and across Africa to accelerate investment, industrialisation, enterprise growth, and market access.

The week features four strategic forums culminating in the Startup World Cup Botswana Regional Finale, the winner will compete for a place at the Global Finals in Silicon Valley, USA, and the opportunity to compete for a amazing grand US$1 million investment prize.

Days

Hours

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Innovation & Capital Investment Week emblem

Forums

700+

Delegates

20+

Sectors

4 days

Of programming

Watch

Startup World Cup 2026 Trailer

Startup World Cup Botswana 2026

Meet the Top 10 Qualified Companies

Ten Botswana ventures earned their place at the Regional Finale each carrying a shot at representing Botswana on the Global Finals stage in Silicon Valley.

Smart Vegetech
Qualified
TiroStamp
Qualified
Fusion Attire
Qualified
OrionX
Qualified
Forechem 05 Solutions
Qualified
Avolv
Qualified
First-Aid Counselling
Qualified
Heavenly Mothers
Qualified
Hekhani Seeds
Qualified
Masuku Gold
Qualified

Explore Innovation & Capital Investment Week 2026

One week. Four forums. Endless opportunity.

14–17 July 2026 · Gaborone, Botswana. Dive into the programme and decide how you want to take part.

The week, in motion

Convening

Botswana's flagship innovation and capital investment week

Four days of forums, exhibitions and dealmaking designed to move ideas from stage to scale.

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Sponsors & Partners

Powered by a coalition shaping Botswana's next chapter.

Innovation & Capital Investment Week 2026 is made possible by visionary sponsors, ecosystem builders and mission-driven partners across Botswana and beyond.

Headline partners