Project Details

XL Africa


Description

XL Africa aims to put a spotlight on the continent’s growing digital economy by scouting for and supporting the most innovative tech startups. The programme is mostly delivered digitally, through a number of video modules available on demand, and also includes a two-week residency in Cape Town, South Africa, where the ventures will interact with and learn from mentors, peers, and local partners.
The Cape Town residency will conclude with a Venture Showcase in November, with entrepreneurs presenting their business models to an audience of corporates and investors.

Project website

https://www.xl-africa.com/


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C4. Capacity building
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 4: Quality education

Coverage
  • Africa

Status

Ongoing

Start date

2017

End date

Not set


WSIS values promotion

ICTS for development and Innovation


Entity name

XL Africa

Entity country—type

South Africa International Organization

Entity website

https://www.xl-africa.com/

Partners

XL Africa is supported by the World Bank Group, with financial assistance from the Governments of Finland, Norway and Sweden, and managed by implementing partners IMC Worldwide, VC4Africa and Koltai&Co.