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The most exciting industry event centered on entrepreneurship & innovation! Connect with dreamers, doers, investors, and experts.

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Africa startup funding hit $600–700M in Q1 2026 (up from $470M), but capital is narrowing. Deal volume fell and debt dominated. The risk? An ecosystem that becomes financially stronger at the top but structurally weaker at the bottom. #EnkopaSummit #VentureCapital
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Ethiopia is bridging digital & industry. Ethio Telecom’s new pacts and the e-Tamirt platform aim to build local supply chains and boost market access. Can this model drive competitiveness and reduce imports to reshape the economy? #EnkopaSummit #DigitalEconomy #MadeInAfrica
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Africa’s VC scene is showing real resilience! Startups raised $3.9B in 2025, with domestic investors making up 45% of commitments. Venture debt also doubled to $1.8B, signaling a shift toward smarter, locally anchored capital. #EnkopaSummit #VentureCapital #AfricaRising
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Ethiopia’s National Bank Directive FXD/04/2026 introduces major FX reforms. It allows 100% FX retention for service exporters, enables forward exchange rates, delegates loan approvals to banks, and expands FX access for education and medical payments. #FXReform #EnkopaSummit
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Applications are open, apply by February 16. 👉Sign up here: enkopasummit.com/enkopax Questions: enkopax@enkopasummit.com
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Applications are open, apply by February 16. The 6-week acceleration program starts in March. Selected founders receive investment, expert support, the opportunity to pitch at Enkopa Summit in October, and more. 👉Sign up here: enkopasummit.com/enkopax Contact: info@enkopa.com
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Ethiopia's business data shows a sharp split: MTRI reports growth to 4.6M licenses (up 288%), yet the Ministry of Labor saw an 80% drop in federal registries in 2024. Why the discrepancy, and what is the true state of the economy? #EnkopaSummit
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Introducing the Enkopa Fund, a locally anchored fund backing Ethiopia’s most experienced founders. Local capital. Global best practices. Long-term focus. 👉 Sign up: enkopasummit.com/enkopax Questions: enkopax@enkopasummit.com
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Local capital now drives 40% of African startup funding! With $3.6B raised in 2025, domestic investors are stepping in to build a more resilient, market-informed tech ecosystem from within. #AfricanStartups #VentureCapital #LocalInvestment #EnkopaSummit
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Ethiopia's MSMEs saw a uniform 80% decline in 2024, affecting 473k businesses across all sectors. This shift stalls innovation and trade. What does this mean for the future? #EnkopaSummit
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Hello 2026. A fresh chapter shaped by intention, momentum, and meaningful collaboration. Here’s to steady growth, real impact, and moving forward together with clarity and purpose. #EnkopaSummit #Hello2026 #ForwardTogether
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Ethiopia launched its Digital Payments Strategy (2026–30) and a new instant payment system. Supported by Fayda ID, the roadmap boosts interoperability and trust to drive a cash-lite economy for millions. A major step for digital inclusion! #EnkopaSummit #FintechEthiopia
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Innovate Africa’s founder-first model is reshaping startups, unlocking 5x follow-on capital at the concept stage. Disciplined testing before scaling builds investor confidence and a more resilient ecosystem. Smart capital is the future! #EnkopaSummit #InnovateAfrica
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Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy Bilateral Agreements with African Countries | Close to 6 billion in total framework signed so far in December alone. @AsstSecStateAF @AfricaMediaHub 1/2
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Additional agreements have been announced or are in progress with countries like Mozambique. The administration continues to negotiate dozens more by year-end. Implementation is planned to begin in 2026. 2/2
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PGATE powers PAPSS compliance, unlocking the AfCFTA $3.4T payment rail. PGATE adds real-time AML/KYC & audit transparency to PAPSS's 120s settlement, creating a fast, verified system for cross-border trade. #EnkopaSummit
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A landmark $1 billion investment is bringing a 500,000-ton aluminum smelter to Ethiopia, setting the stage for the country’s first major refining hub. This long-term project is expected to boost regional production capacity for Ethiopia. #EnkopaSummit
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Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs is ready, they just need the right digital foundation. A new survey across six African countries shows that 42% would start or grow a business if they had access to secure digital payments. #DigitalAfrica #AfricaTech #EnkopaSummit
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Mark your calendar for Enkopa Summit 2026: 📅Thursday October 8 and Friday October 9, 2026 📍Hyatt Regency, Addis Ababa Africa is Rising. Ethiopia is Rising. Its Private Sector is Rising. #Enkopa is continuing to rise as well. Join us in 2026. @LaurendeauAssoc | @Enkopalab
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Honored to have STRATIX as our Brand & Promotion partner for Enkopa Summit 2025. Their creative strategy and execution brought our vision to life and amplified key conversations, grateful for their collaboration and professionalism throughout the journey.
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