EIA-C RESEARCH & INNOVATION SUMMIT
EIA-C RESEARCH INNOVATION SUMMIT
Date: 3 December 2025
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (with livestream via YouTube and LinkedIn)
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Theme: From Fragmentation to Synergy: Unlocking Africa’s Innovation Potential Through Strategic Collaboration
Tagline: Aligning Policy, Research And Capital For Impact
About the Event
EIA-C RESEARCH INNOVATION SUMMIT is a high-level gathering designed to strengthen collaboration across Africa’- Euro innovation support ecosystem. Hosted by the ENRICH in Africa Center in partnership with the AfricArena Grand Summit, the summit brings together ecosystem support organizations, diplomatic and trade agencies, development finance institutions, venture capitalists, academia, and government leaders.
This full-day event will feature keynote addresses, expert panels, reverse pitches from African innovation hubs, and dedicated networking opportunities. A highlight of the summit will be the launch of two important initiatives: the Cape Town Innovation Gateway Alliance (CIGA), a permanent coordination mechanism, and the Cape Innovation Protocol, a framework for collaborative action that can be replicated across African hubs. Taking the conversations into an action-oriented roadmap.
Why Attend
Connect with senior leaders across the innovation support and investment spectrum.
Gain insights into the future of ecosystem development, capital mobilization, and policy innovation.
Contribute to shaping collaborative frameworks that strengthen innovation support landscape.
Who Should Join
Innovation hubs and ecosystem organizations
Investors, DFIs, and venture capital firms
Policymakers and government representatives
Researchers and academic institutions
Entrepreneurs and startups
Registration
Pre-register now to be considered for this exclusive gathering of leaders shaping the future of the innovation support ecosystem. Confirmed participants will receive event details in due course.