Events

AFF Summer Camp 2026: Africa's Next Generation of Innovators

AFF Summer Camp is a four-week virtual innovation and AI programme created to help young Africans develop the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Participants will learn design thinking, artificial intelligence, teamwork, project development, and creative problem-solving while working together to develop solutions to challenges within their communities. Open to participants aged 9–19, the programme provides a fun, collaborative, and engaging learning experience that concludes with a showcase of participant-led innovation projects.

AFF Pitch Friday: Connecting Africa's Most Promising Startups with Opportunity

AFF Pitch Friday is Africa Fintech Foundry's flagship startup showcase, designed to discover and support innovative African startups building scalable solutions to the continent's most pressing challenges. Through a year-round application portal, founders can apply at any time for the opportunity to pitch before a panel of investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem experts during regular Pitch Friday showcases. Selected startups will gain admission into the AFF Startup Ecosystem, where they will receive 12 months of tailored growth support, including mentorship, strategic advisory, investor and corporate connections, partnership opportunities, and access to the wider Africa Fintech Foundry and Access Bank innovation ecosystem. Ready to pitch? Applications for the July 2026 edition are now open.