Africa is home to half of the 40 fastest-growing emerging and developing countries and the continent is undergoing rapid technological evolution with vibrant startup communities at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Business Sweden connects Swedish startups, scaleups, technology innovators and investors with key stakeholders worldwide. Our business developers offer in-depth knowledge on local opportunities in the Digital Technologies ecosystem in more than 40 markets.
We showcase Sweden’s technology leadership on the global stage and provide hands-on support that helps pave the way for new partnerships, innovations and applications. We help you to find new revenue streams, shorten time to market and mitigate.
AFRICA: DEFINING THE FUTURE WITH INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Business Sweden conducted 30+ interviews with various stakeholders from academia, public and private sector as well as entrepreneurs and investors to gather a holistic view of the innovation agenda on the continent. This study has enabled Business Sweden to establish an in-depth understanding of the innovation landscape in Africa. Our findings drive us to conclude that innovation is not limited to product improvement but also looks at solving problems to address market needs and create sustainable societal, financial, operational, cultural and economic impact.
Download the report and find out more about the innovation ecosystem in Africa and how you can best navigate it.
THE WORLD'S NEXT ECONOMIC FRONTIER?
Africa is on the cusp of an innovation revolution with leaders from across the business and economic spectrum seeking to identify and evaluate ways to leverage opportunities and growth potential. This report examines what strategies and approaches can Swedish companies take to accelerate market presence.
TECH DELEGATION TO SOUTH AFRICA
Explore the gateway to Africa for startups, scaleups and innovators
Team Sweden is hosting a business delegation from Sweden to South Africa on 24-29 April 2022 for large companies, tech entrepreneurs, investors and supporting ecosystem actors to meet likeminded stakeholders in South Africa.
The startup ecosystem in South Africa is gaining global attention as a leading hotspot on the continent with excellent major city universities providing the talent needed to start and grow quality startups. South Africa has recently entered the Startup Blink top 50 ranking, identifying it as a country that is supporting and accelerating entrepreneurial innovation.
The delegation aims to:
Rupa Thakrar Bagoon
Country Manager, South Africa
Andreas Giallourakis
Market Area Director and Trade Commissioner