Dream Bold. Build Beyond Borders.
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 three strategic forumsculminating 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 US$1 million investment prize.
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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.
About the Week
Botswana's flagship innovation and investment week convened in Gaborone by Thrive Development Initiative.
Learn moreFour Forums and a reginonal pitch competition
Mining & Energy, Health & One Health, Entrepreneurship, Media engagement and the Startup World Cup Regional Finale.
Learn moreStartup World Cup
The Startup World Cup Botswana Regional Finale.
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Delegate passes, exhibition space and group bookings. Complete the short registration to reserve.
Learn moreThe week, in motion
Botswana's flagship innovation and capital investment week
Four days of forums, exhibitions and dealmaking designed to move ideas from stage to scale.
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
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Thrive Development Initiative
Pegasus Tech Ventures
Startup World Cup
Botswana TourismSupporting partners
Mosepele Green Foundation
Youth Ambassadors Botswana
BONELA
QuantumMind Consulting
Moola Capital
Bokamoso Resilience Initiative
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Gebeya
Vibecode Africa
Botswana Council for the DisabledInterested in becoming a partner? Get in touch with the Innovation & Capital Investment Week team.
Reserve your seat at Innovation & Capital Investment Week 2026.
14–17 July 2026 · Gaborone, Botswana. Limited delegate spaces complete your registration today.