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Mauritius, 14.03.2024 In a landmark move that underscores the Africa Business Angel Network’s (ABAN) dedication to revolutionizing Africa’s startup landscape, ABAN is pleased to announce its first-ever cross-border investment through Rwanda-based Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). This pioneering initiative marks a significant leap forward in ABAN’s relentless pursuit of bridging gaps and firming a tightly woven network of angel investors across Africa and the diaspora. This initiative spearheads cross-border synergies, one of ABAN’s greatest ambitions, aimed at igniting startup growth and prosperity on the continent by enabling fluid cross-border syndications ...

This online course is an introductory course to understand the sustainable tourism actions to be implemented in tourism businesses. Tourism is one of the main economic activities with a significant impact on economic growth, employment and social development. The sustainability of the tourism industry is closely linked to its ability to adapt to current social and environmental issues. The aim of this training is to explore sustainable solutions for business in the tourism sector, (i.e. small and medium-sized tourism accommodation, travel companies) and the implementation sustainable practices such as energy and water saving, waste management, green procurement, ...

Learn the latest methodologies on talent sourcing, impactful spaces, financial sustainability, and organizational impact. Earn a Training Certificate and become an expert in building thriving #EUBICs ! 🌍 Drawing from 35+ countries, the EU|BIC Essentials Training Programme offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers in innovation, people, spaces, sustainability, and organizational management. 🤝 Open to EU|BIC members, Associate EU|BICs, and external organizations. Five online sessions, Sep 25-29, 2023, 2 hours each. ⏰ Modules Covered: 1️⃣ Talent sourcing 2️⃣ Operating impactful spaces 3️⃣ Financial sustainability ...

Dear member of the AEDIB|NET community, Below you have available the links to the sessions held on 14.07.2023 by Tshimologong Digital Innovation . Link: https://youtu.be/XtbxTVgAqrI

Do you want to know more about South Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem? 🗓️ Friday 14 July 2023 🕙 10:00 - 11:30 CET/CAT 📍Zoom: https://lnkd.in/dTRbTzEa Don't miss this one-of-a-kind open session! The DIH team of the AEDIB|NET project in South Africa invites you to immerse yourself in the exciting world of innovation and Startups at the Urban Living Lab. Join us on 14 July at 10:00 CET for a captivating session led by Edwell Gumbo , Head of Business Development at Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct . During this session, Edwell will share insider information on DIH and how Startups are bringing revolutionary solutions through ...

Dear AEDIB|NET Community members, I would like to share an excellent opportunity of training that can benefit you, your organisations, and your innovation ecosystems. EBN is organising the EU|BIC Essentials Training Track 2023 , providing a comprehensive guide for innovation ecosystem builders and startup hubs, including the latest innovation methodologies on sourcing good talent, managing spaces for impact, assuring financial sustainability, and structuring organisational impact. In this training, you will increase your knowledge and hands-on skills in: Sourcing and maintaining adequate human resources capital for venture ...

Dear participant of the AEDIB|NET Partnership Programme, We will have the second session of the Partnership Programme focused on Africa tomorrow, from 13:00 to 16:00 CET / from 14:00 to 17:00 EAT. Tomorrow's session will be focused on providing the audience with details about the African economy directions , and for this we will have as speaker a prominent figure in the field of trade and development who has been actively involved in the Africa Digital Space, Mr. Abeselom Samson. Join us tomorrow, by registering here . Best regards,

Dear participant of the AEDIB|NET Partnership Programme, AEDIB|NET wants to foster potential collaborations between the participant companies from Africa and those from Europe. In order to do this, and within the framework of the Partnership Programme, we will organise a series of sessions during May and June to allow you to introduce your companies to others, to network with companies that could be interesting for you, and to explore opportunities to work together. These hands-on sessions will take place on the 12 th of May 2023 (Presentations and networking), and on the 2 nd of June (Co-creation), at 14:00 CET / 15:00 EAT. Do not miss this opportunity ...