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Africa's flagship innovation and investment week four forums, the Startup World Cup Botswana Regional Finale, and curated exhibitions, in one place.
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
Africa's flagship innovation and investment week — convened in Gaborone by Thrive Development Initiative.
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Mining & Energy, Health, Entrepreneurship and the Startup World Cup Regional Finale.
Learn moreStartup World Cup
The Botswana Regional Finale — boldest startups pitch for a spot at the global Grand Finale.
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Delegate passes, exhibition space and group bookings. Complete the short KYC to reserve.
Learn moreThe week, in motion
Africa's flagship innovation week
Four days of forums, exhibitions and dealmaking designed to move ideas from stage to scale.
Sponsors & Partners
Powered by a coalition shaping Africa'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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GebeyaInterested 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 KYC today.