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Discover the stories behind innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaborations between Europe and Africa. The EMERGING Valley podcast explores key themes, industry perspectives, and the journeys of entrepreneurs and thought leaders shaping the future of digital ecosystems on both continents. Tune in to discover how ideas transform into concrete, impactful projects, building a bridge between African and European innovation ecosystems.
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Podcast List
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Co-innovation between Africa and France constitutes a dynamic platform where complementary expertise stimulates project creativity and addresses common challenges. To support these innovative initiatives, Bpifrance assists startups in finding partners, contributes to their financing, and offers support specifically designed to cover all key issues faced by young companies.
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E-sports, as a major global phenomenon, offers fertile ground for exploring new development paths. This rapidly expanding industry, merging technology, entertainment, and competition, attracts millions of participants and spectators. This panel aims to explore in depth strategies for maximizing economic benefits, while examining how e-sports can be a catalyst for social change, promoting inclusion, education, and cultural preservation in Africa and beyond.
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The Meet Africa program highlights the potential of entrepreneurs from African diasporas and explores ways to energize their innovative contributions. This interactive session will discuss lessons learned from diasporic experiences, offering insights into the successes, challenges, and impact strategies of diaspora entrepreneurs. Join us for an enriching dialogue aimed at strengthening transnational ties and supporting entrepreneurial development
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The Social Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) is a key initiative supporting African women entrepreneurs on their path to success. This workshop will focus on the importance of support and financing tailored to the realities of women business leaders in Africa. Discover how SIBC helps transform challenges into opportunities and promotes inclusive economic growth through inspiring testimonials and proven strategies.
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This session explores synergies between Africa and Europe in developing digital health solutions. From biotechnological advances to telemedicine platforms, discover how the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis contributes to shaping a transcontinental e-health ecosystem. Join key innovation players to discuss challenges, successes, and promising collaborations to come.
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“Africa, with its 1.3 billion inhabitants, is on the brink of experiencing a lightning-fast technological revolution. The continent, which has already seen the number of its startups double in just a few years, is fertile ground for future unicorns. One of the keys to this growth? An Open Innovation strategy. Digital giants, such as Google and Orange, have already launched innovation hubs on the continent. These co-creation spaces offer local startups access to cutting-edge technologies and international networks, while allowing multinationals to absorb fresh and bold ideas. Programs like the Startup Act play a decisive role, not only for startups but also for African SMEs. With initiatives that reduce regulatory and fiscal barriers, African SMEs can more easily adopt disruptive innovations and collaborate with agile young companies. This collaborative dynamic is crucial for the emergence of African champions of 2030, these future unicorns ready to compete on a global scale while stimulating sustainable economic development on the continent.”
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GoPMF is an innovative, data-centric, pedagogical and build-in-public solution that aims to support entrepreneurs in French-speaking Africa to go from prototype to Product Market Fit. The technical and pedagogical development started from a study to understand the entrepreneur needs and the prototype/beta version is ready to be tested by support structures and early stage startups.
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Driven by the AFD Campus, the Mediterranean Talents Academy stands as an incubator for innovative ideas and a catalyst for change towards a resilient and dynamic Mediterranean. This session presents emerging talents shaping the future of the region through their creativity and commitment to sustainable development. Come discover how this academy has become a fertile ground for innovation and a vector for positive social impact.