Studentpreneur Africa Festival will hold its 2025 Ghana Edition event from March 6–7 at the Ghana Digital Centre in Accra, in commemoration of Ghana’s Independence Day. The two-day festival will be organised under the theme “Igniting Africa’s Future: Celebrating Partnerships, Independence, and Youth Empowerment.”
The annual event is designed to be a leading youth-centered, Pan African, impactful business and technology summit that gathers 10000+ delegates — mostly students, 50+ speakers from across Africa and globally, 30+ investors and investing companies globally and 30+ exhibitors.
Studentpreneur Africa Festival 2025 aims to inspire, empower, and celebrate student entrepreneurs, motivating them to “become Africa’s changemakers.” It will shine a spotlight on the synergy between innovation, partnerships, and youth leadership.
The event’s partners include: University of Ghana Institute of Applied Science and Technology, TheAfricanDream.net, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), All-Africa Students Union (AASU), Academic City, University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS), University of Cape Coast, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The festival indicated that Africa’s youth are the “cornerstone of its future, possessing the energy, creativity, and resilience needed to address the continent’s challenges and unlock its immense potential.” Through its engaging activities, it will equip participants with the tools, connections, and motivation to ignite Africa’s development.
It is open for students or young graduates from higher education institutions, partners of the Studentpreneur Network and their member higher education institutions in Africa.
Key activities
1. Keynote Speeches and Panel Sessions: The event will feature inspiring speeches and discussions by renowned figures in entrepreneurship, innovation, and policymaking. This will include delegates from renewable energy sectors, agriculture and agribusiness, academic institutions, UN agencies, local and international NGOs, manufacturing companies, health research & innovation sectors, business chambers, tourism tech and innovation hubs across Africa.
2. Speed Mentoring: This includes continuous sessions where participants connect with seasoned mentors to gain insights and advice.
3. Exhibition and Demos: Partnering organizations and youth-led businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative products, services, and ideas. Exhibitions classically feature a varied array of exhibitors who showcase the latest technologies, products, and services related to technology, innovation, and sustainability. Exhibiting at the Studentpreneur Africa Festival provides an international and regional visibility. It is the opportunity to meet potential partners, clients, and investors to boost your business
growth.
4. Talent Quest: There will be a competition for youths to present their creative and entrepreneurial ideas or performances. The categories under this includes: Singing/Voice Performances, Dancing/Choreography, Acting/Theatrical Performances, Visual Arts (Painting, Drawing, Photography), Poetry/Spoken Word, Stand-Up Comedy, and Innovation/Tech Creations.
5. Hackathon: Selected youth teams will collaborate to develop solutions to specific challenges in technology, education, or sustainability. Hackathon categories include: Tech for Social Impact, Fintech Solutions, EdTech Solutions, Al & Machine Learning, HealthTech, Sustainable Tech, and Smart Cities & IoT.
6. Pitch Session: Student entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for feedback, funding, and mentorship opportunities. Pitching categories include: Tech Startups, Social Impact Startups, Health & Wellness Startups, Fintech Startups, Education Startups, E-commerce & Retail, and Agriculture & Sustainability Startups.
7. Studentpreneur Africa Awards: This section will recognise outstanding contributions in innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership among the selected youths. Awards will be presented for the following categories: Innovative Startup of the Year, Support Organization of the Year, Inspirational Founder Award, Inclusion Champion Award, Health & Wellness Champion, Techpreneur of the Year, Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year, Creative Visionary Award, Fashion and Design Innovator of the Year, Music Trailblazer Award, Student Leader of the Year, Youth Advocate of the Year, Rising Star Award, Outstanding Female Studentpreneur of the Year, and Outstanding Male Studentpreneur of the Year.
8. Musical Concert: This will be the event’s vibrant grand finale, featuring celebrated African artists.
For more information about the event, contact+233552718018/+233505255445, or visit www.studentpreneurafrica.org, or email info@studentpreneurafrica.org. To register for the event, CLICK HERE. To donate to Studentpreneur Africa Festival, CLICK HERE.
Abeeb Lekan Sodiq is a Managing Editor & Writer at theafricandream.net. He is as well a Graphics Designer and also known as Arakunrin Lekan.
