Current Status and Future of Project NINJA: Initiatives by Public and Private Sectors to Enhance Startup Ecosystems in African Nations and Future Prospects
Current Status and Future of Project NINJA: Initiatives by Public and Private Sectors to Enhance Startup Ecosystems in African Nations and Future Prospects
August 22, 2025 16:00-18:00(JST)
Date
2025/8/22 (Fri)16:00-18:00（JST）
Field
NINJA (Next Innovation with Japan)
Venue / Event Format
InterContinental / Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Co-Host
Background
In African countries, while rapid population growth and urbanization are driving economic growth, new business models leveraging startups and innovation are needed to achieve sustainable economic growth. Nigeria, in particular, is the largest economy in Africa and is experiencing significant growth in the technology sector and startups. However, the startup ecosystem that supports such startups and innovation is still in the developmental stage, and there is a need for multifaceted efforts such as the establishment of support infrastructure, expansion of funding options, and development of related legal frameworks.
Key Questions
Enhancing awareness of Project NINJA and gathering and incorporating opinions from both public and private sectors for future collaboration.
Exploring specific strategies for public-private partnerships to strengthen the startup ecosystem in Africa.
Creating partnership and investment opportunities by enhancing awareness and understanding of the startup market in Africa, with a focus on Nigeria.
Objective
To disseminate the achievements of activities in various countries under Project NINJA
To analyze the current state of startup ecosystems in African countries and to discuss on the future direction of Project NINJA
To explore the potential for collaboration with private companies and investors, primarily from Japan
