Sahara Sparks returns in 2025 to mark a powerful milestone 10 years of catalysing Africa's innovation ecosystem. Under the theme “Impact Revisited, ” this year's edition is more than a conference—it's a strategic call to reimagine the continent's future through action driven dialogue, inclusive entrepreneurship, and transformative partnerships.
As Sahara Ventures' flagship initiative, Sahara Sparks has evolved into Africa's leading platform for technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation dialogue. With a legacy of shaping policies, scaling startups, and driving digital transformation, the 2025 gathering will reflect on a decade of achievements while launching a bold vision for the next ten years.
This is a pivotal year a moment of reflection and renewal. Over the past decade, Sahara Sparks has:
Forge strong relationships with investors and strategic partners.
Organize biannual marketplace events to connect startups with investors, experts, and partners.
Provide a platform for startups to showcase their products and secure investment deals.
Facilitate opportunities for funding, mentorship, and market expansion.
Now, we revisit the impact and redefine what's next
Explore ten game-changing stories from previous editions—policy reforms, startup scale-ups, and investments that redefined ecosystems.
Where ideas meet action, engage with investors, regulators, and founders to co-create the future of startup policy and economic transformation.
A curated exhibition of Africa’s boldest innovations. Meet the startups building tomorrow, pitch to investors, and unlock new market opportunities.
Be the first to explore our 10-Year Innovation Blueprint, designed to guide ecosystem resilience, policy influence, and inclusive growth across the continent.
Celebrate a decade of entrepreneurial excellence and innovation.
Bridge conversations to outcomes—from policy rooms to grassroots impact
Drive investment and partnership opportunities for African startups
Empower youth and women through inclusive engagement
Advance regional integration and sustainable digital economies
Sahara Sparks 2025 is more than a milestone it's a movement. Whether you're a policymaker, investor, founder, creative, or changemaker, this is your platform to shape Africa's innovation narrative for the next decade
Let's revisit the impact. Rethink the strategy. Reignite growth
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