Between 16 to 20 October 2025, representatives from 1888EC and R&D Group participated in the BIC Africa Staff Exchange Programme in Luanda, Angola. This second-round staff exchange programme, building on the success of the first exchange held in May in Ethiopia, whereby two Angolan incubation managers visited R&D Group and 1888EC. Abnet Tadesse Belayneh, CEO… Continue reading BIC Africa Staff Exchange for Ethiopian Experts held in Luanda
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BIC Africa Upcoming Diaspora Entrepreneurship Webinar Series: Dialogue with African Diaspora Entrepreneurs in the Food Sector.
BIC Africa is excited to announce the upcoming webinar within its Diaspora Entrepreneurship Webinar Series: Dialogue with African Diaspora Entrepreneurs in the Food Sector. Scheduled for the 30th of September 2025, from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm EAT, this webinar aims to highlight the journeys, challenges, and successes of entrepreneurs in the food sector. The… Continue reading BIC Africa Upcoming Diaspora Entrepreneurship Webinar Series: Dialogue with African Diaspora Entrepreneurs in the Food Sector.
The fifth edition of BIC Africa Women Entrepreneurs Acceleration Programme concludes after 12 weeks of Empowerment
The fifth edition of the BIC Africa Online Acceleration Programme for Women Entrepreneurs has successfully wrapped up on the 22 July 2025, marking another important milestone in supporting women-led businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa. Over the course of 12 weeks, 30 selected women entrepreneurs participated in a rich and dynamic learning journey designed to strengthen and… Continue reading The fifth edition of BIC Africa Women Entrepreneurs Acceleration Programme concludes after 12 weeks of Empowerment
BIC Africa Participated in the EBN Congress 2025 in Barakaldo, Spain
BIC Africa was proud to take part in the EBN Congress 2025, held from 18 to 20 June in Barakaldo, Spain. This year’s congress held under the theme: “Innovation for a Sustainable and Resilient Future” co-organised by EBN – European Business & Innovation Centre Network and EU|BIC BIC BIZKAIA EZKERRALDEA. As part of the three-day… Continue reading BIC Africa Participated in the EBN Congress 2025 in Barakaldo, Spain
BIC Africa Participates in the 2nd SEADE R&I Summit in Barakaldo, Spain
BIC Africa took part in the 2nd SEADE R&I Summit held on 18 June 2025 contributing to key discussions on research and innovation collaboration between Africa and Europe. Robert Sanders, Team Leader at BIC Africa at EBN, joined the panel session focused on “International Partnership Building between Africa and Europe Innovation Ecosystems.” He shared valuable… Continue reading BIC Africa Participates in the 2nd SEADE R&I Summit in Barakaldo, Spain
BIC Africa Successfully Concludes two Staff Exchange Programmes for Angolan and Malagasy Business Incubation mangers.
From 28 to 30 May, a delegation of Angolan business incubation managers, Angela de Miranda Head of Innovation and Silvio Faustino, managing partner from Acelera Angola took part in the first round of staff exchange hosted by R&D and 1888EC in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. They had three dynamic peer learning, knowledge-sharing sessions, best practices exchange,… Continue reading BIC Africa Successfully Concludes two Staff Exchange Programmes for Angolan and Malagasy Business Incubation mangers.
BIC Africa attended the TEI IYBA Meeting – 5 and 6 June 2025 in Luxembourg
BIC Africa participated in the Team Europe – Invest in Young Business Africa (TEI IYBA) Management Team Meeting and Workshops in Luxembourg and online on the 5th and 6th June 2025 On 5th of June, the TEI IYBA Management Team convened for a key meeting, beginning with an overview of the initiative. This was followed… Continue reading BIC Africa attended the TEI IYBA Meeting – 5 and 6 June 2025 in Luxembourg
BIC Africa held the 3rd edition of the Soft-Landing Programme for Somali Business Incubation Managers in Slovenia.
BIC Africa successfully held the third edition of the soft-landing programme at the Sežana Incubator in Slovenia for three Somali Business incubation managers from the 27th to 30th May 2025, representing three prominent business incubators in Somalia. The visiting incubators had a chance to: 🤝 Connect with European counterparts for knowledge sharing, partnerships, and explore… Continue reading BIC Africa held the 3rd edition of the Soft-Landing Programme for Somali Business Incubation Managers in Slovenia.
BIC Africa Participates in the 2nd EU-Kenya Business Forum: Advancing Trade Through Digital Transformation
The second edition of the EU-Kenya Business Forum took place in Nairobi on 12 and 13 May 2025, with the theme “Digitalising Trade.” The Forum was jointly organised by the EU Delegation to Kenya, EU Member State embassies, and key Kenyan stakeholders. Its main objective was to strengthen trade and investment ties between the EU… Continue reading BIC Africa Participates in the 2nd EU-Kenya Business Forum: Advancing Trade Through Digital Transformation
The 5th Edition of BIC Africa Online Acceleration Programme for Women Entrepreneurs launched with 30 participants
The fifth edition of the BIC Africa Online Acceleration Programme for Women Entrepreneurs kicked off on the 6th of May. After a rigorous selection process, we have selected 30 participants from a diverse range of backgrounds and business sectors, representing 12 Sub-Saharan African countries, out of an impressive 170 applications. Over the next three months,… Continue reading The 5th Edition of BIC Africa Online Acceleration Programme for Women Entrepreneurs launched with 30 participants
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