The fifth edition of the India Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit will take place on 17–18 July 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, during the globally renowned Great Wildebeest Migration. Organized by the India Africa Business Network (IABN) in collaboration with the Kenya Investment Authority, this exclusive, invitation-only summit aims to deepen business ties between India and Africa across a range of critical industries.
A Platform for Strategic Collaboration
Building on the momentum of its four prior editions—three held in Mauritius and one in Kenya—the 2025 summit continues to serve as a pivotal forum for fostering cross-border entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation.
Key objectives of the summit include:
- Strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between India and Africa
- Encouraging joint ventures and co-creation opportunities
- Facilitating business-to-business (B2B) networking across emerging and mature markets
- Highlighting sector-specific collaboration with potential for mutual economic gain
The initiative supports the strategic alignment between India’s $4 trillion economy and Africa’s $3.5 trillion frontier markets.
Sectoral Focus Areas
The summit’s 2025 edition will spotlight collaboration opportunities in high-impact sectors, including:
- Energy & Alternative Fuels
- Agriculture & Biotech
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
- Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
- Critical Minerals & Sustainable Mining
- Education & Skills Development
- Smart Infrastructure
- Electric Vehicles & Smart Mobility
- BPO & Competency Centres
- Manufacturing Excellence & Logistics
These focus areas reflect the shared economic priorities of India and Africa, as well as the importance of sustainable and inclusive development.
High-Profile Participation
The summit will host a diverse gathering of entrepreneurs, policy-makers, investors, and sector experts from both regions. Confirmed advisory and participating members include:
- Sushil Jiwarajka, Chairman, Artheon Group of Companies
- Busisa Moyo, CEO, United Refineries
- Nirmala Sankaran, Co-Founder, HeyMath
- Pradeep Gupta, Chairman, CyberMedia Group
- Padmaja Ruparel, Founding Partner, IAN Fund
- Tomi Davies, Co-Founder, TVC Labs
- Satya Narayanan R, Chairman, CL Educate
- Zachariah George, Managing Partner, Launch Africa Ventures
- Anirudh Damani, Managing Partner, Artha Venture Fund
- Ramesh Awtaney, Founder & Chairman, ISON Group
Their collective experience spans early-stage innovation, venture capital, education, infrastructure, and scalable technologies, providing attendees with access to both wisdom and opportunity.
About India Africa Business Network (IABN)
Since its establishment in 2018, IABN has positioned itself as a catalyst for entrepreneurship, knowledge exchange, and sectoral collaboration between India and Africa. By fostering open dialogue and strategic engagement, IABN connects established corporations and emerging startups across continents.
Key sectors facilitated by IABN include:
- Renewable Energy
- Biotech & Agri-Tech
- Smart Mobility
- AI & Robotics
- Healthcare & MedTech
- Education & Skills Development
- Sustainable Mining
- Infrastructure & Logistics
The India Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit 2025 represents a continued commitment to unlocking collaborative growth between two of the world’s most dynamic regions. By converging in Nairobi this July, entrepreneurs, investors, and policy-makers will have a unique opportunity to forge strategic partnerships that not only enhance trade but also contribute to long-term economic transformation.