EMERGING Valley 2024: Marseille at the heart of Euro-African innovation

This year, EMERGING Valley confirms its role as a strategic bridge between Africa, Europe, and the rest of the world. For its 8th edition, the summit will host over 100 African startups from countries like Nigeria, Rwanda, Tunisia, and Algeria, showcasing the vibrancy of the African tech ecosystem.

The event also attracts an international delegation of investors from regions such as Japan, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and North Africa. This dynamic reflects the growing interest in African innovation and the potential for transcontinental collaborations in sectors such as tech, sustainable economy, and creative industries.

This edition symbolizes a new milestone, bringing together an unprecedented number of investors and innovators. Aix-Marseille-Provence affirms itself as a strategic hub to connect Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean,” says Samir Abdelkrim, founder of EMERGING Valley.

“Aix-Marseille is now a key player in the collaboration between continents”

By consolidating its role as a hub for Euro-African innovation, Aix-Marseille-Provence is positioning itself as a key territory for co-building the technological future between the two continents.

This year, EMERGING Valley reflects the vibrant dynamic of the pan-African tech ecosystem. With flourishing tech hubs in Nigeria, Egypt, Rwanda, and South Africa, the continent is drawing global attention thanks to its innovation potential in areas such as fintech, renewable energy, and digital health. However, this growth faces major challenges: limited access to financing, fragmented regulatory frameworks, and urgent infrastructure needs. Attracting international investors is crucial to accelerate the development of African startups and meet the demands of a rapidly expanding market.

One of the goals of EMERGING Valley is to serve as a platform for connecting Europe and Africa in the tech sector. For Africa, this is an opportunity to mobilize funding, access cutting-edge technologies, and strengthen its capabilities through strategic partnerships. For Europe, Africa offers a wealth of innovations suited to emerging markets and serves as a gateway to a young, connected population. This transcontinental collaboration, based on the exchange of know-how and investments, contributes to addressing global challenges, whether they are economic, environmental, or social.

EMERGING Valley 2024: co-building the technological future of both continents

Marseille plays a central role in this Euro-African dynamic. As Europe’s gateway to the Mediterranean, the city has established itself as a strategic hub thanks to its geographical position and committed ecosystem. Supported by institutions like Euroméditerranée and the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, it stands out for its ability to bring together startups, investors, and institutions around innovative projects. “Aix-Marseille is now a key player in the collaboration between the continents,” says Samir Abdelkrim, founder of EMERGING Valley.

By consolidating its role as a bridge, EMERGING Valley 2024 confirms the importance of Marseille as a catalyst for partnerships between Europe and Africa and as a lever for co-building the technological future of both continents.

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