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Co-located with the African Agri Investment Indaba 2026
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Seeds &
Startups
Empowering Africa's Next Generation of Agrifood Pioneers
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Monday, 16 November 2026
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Durban ICC, South Africa
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Part of AAII 2026
Mission Statement
Bridging Innovation & Investment in African Agrifood
Seeds & Startups is the dedicated launchpad for early-stage and small-scale agribusinesses at the African Agri Investment Indaba. Its core purpose is to bridge the critical gap between innovation and investment by providing founders with direct access to the capital, mentorship, and market insights needed to scale.
This day is purpose-built to de-risk early-stage ventures and prepare them for their next phase of growth, creating a seamless pathway to the Indaba's broader Investment Discovery Sessions — the premier forum where pre-vetted, growth-stage agribusinesses connect directly with accredited investors.
Value Proposition
What You Gain as a Founder or Investor
Through targeted pitching sessions, founders present their bankable concepts to panels of active investors and financial experts, receiving real-time feedback and validation.
By learning directly from trailblazing entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the African market, participants gain invaluable roadmaps for their own journeys. Case studies reveal firsthand how founders scaled their ventures, sharing lessons learned, challenges overcome, and strategies for success.
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Pitch to Active Investors
Present your bankable concept to panels of active investors and financial experts for real-time feedback and validation.
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Expert Mentorship
Learn from trailblazing entrepreneurs who have navigated the African market and gain roadmaps for your own journey.
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Scale-Up Pathway
Access the Investment Discovery Sessions — connect with accredited investors to secure the financing that fuels expansion.
Programme
Monday, 16 November 2026