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AFRICA’S GREEN ECONOMY SUMMIT I 24-27 FEBRUARY 2026 CAPE TOWNSpotlight on Africa's Green Champions

Showcasing investment projects is core to the objective of AGES.

Through live project pitches, showcases, and annual digital listings, we connect these projects with a network of global and local investors year-round.

  • Investors: Screen and vet projects continuously to ensure alignment with your portfolio, and engage directly with project owners.
  • Project Owners: Pre-qualify your project to attract targeted investor interest, effectively communicate your narrative, clarify expectations, and demonstrate potential returns and growth.
  • Commercial Partners: Identify projects and partners that can help integrate greener practices into your business model.

Vision & Mission

As we reflect on the remarkable journey of the past three years, we celebrate the incredible strides made in Africa’s green economy. More than just a summit, AGES takes pride in showcasing the milestones achieved and the potential that lies ahead.

AGES 2025 was our most exceptional edition yet, featuring 51 projects that collectively raised over $7.1 billion. This achievement highlights our commitment to innovation and the strong support from our partners.

  • Investment Projects: Since 2023, we have hosted over 100 groundbreaking projects from more than 20 countries, presenting innovative solutions that contribute to a net-zero economy across the continent.
  • Investors & Funders: Over 150 investors have actively engaged with these projects, exploring new opportunities and partnerships to enhance their portfolios while supporting sustainable development.
  • Deal-Making Platform: Our commitment to fostering impactful projects and investors remains strong. We continue to provide tailored one-on-one support and transaction advisory services, in collaboration with our key partner, AP3 Advisory, to ensure success before, during, and after our events.

AGES has established itself as a vital platform, highlighting a diverse array of sustainable African projects at various stages of development, all seeking financial backing to amplify their impact.

PROJECTS PITCHED AT AGES 2025

2025 FINAL PROJECT PIPELINE:
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New in 2025TAILORED PITCH STAGES

Given the diverse range of projects and financial frameworks, we introduced two distinct stages in 2025 designed for SMMEs and infrastructure projects, along with funding opportunities.

This approach aims to engage a relevant and high-quality audience of investors and corporate representatives keen to explore the ideas and vision in greater depth.

STARTUPS & SMMES

  • Open Stage: pitch open to all participants on the main exhibition floor
  • Format: Entrepreneurs have 5 minutes to present their project’s value proposition, business model, sustainability impact, and funding needs.
  • Stages: From pre-feasibility to expansion
  • Shark Tank: Investors will share their thoughts on the pitches and provide guidance on how to improve business strategies, sustainability models, and investment readiness.


INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS & FUNDS

  • Intimate setting: Invitation-only pitch sessions for in-depth discussions on financing, risk, and investment.
  • Stages: From pre-feasibility to expansion.
  • Project developers: : Companies, consortia, and public entities developing large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Format: Selected developers have 10–15 minutes to showcase their projects to investors and experts.
  • Networking: Follow-up session for one-on-one discussions between developers and investors on partnerships and financing.

PROJECT PITCHES AT AGES 2025

Project Partners

PROJECT PITCH SPEAKERS

INVESTORS CONFIRMED IN 2025

5 Reasons for investors to attend

At Africa’s Green Economy Summit, we don’t just talk the talk; we walk the talk. Over the past two years, we have transformed into a deal-making platform where "deal or no deal" conversations are approached transparently and directly. Like you, we are driven by results and impact. If you are looking at expanding your portfolio and securing strategic investors in the green space, here’s why you should be a part of this transformative experience:



Experience Real-world Solutions

Dive into over 60 compelling projects that are already making a difference. These initiatives go beyond concepts, showcasing practical, actionable solutions ready for investment.



Engage with Forward-thinkers

Connect with passionate innovators, fellow investors, and industry leaders who are all committed to sustainability. This isn’t just a conference; it’s a community that turns vision into reality.



Contribute to Lasting Impact

Align your investments with your values by supporting projects that are paving the way towards an environmentally friendly and economically prosperous future for Africa.



Stay Ahead of Market Trends

Benefit from insightful discussions and presentations, providing you with the knowledge and foresight to stay ahead in the ever-evolving green economy landscape.



Curated Matchmaking and 1-on-1 service

Enjoy access to an exclusive project booklet and our matchmaking lounge, where we’ll arrange meetings in advance with key projects that align with your interests.

SHOWCASE AT THE SUMMIT

The Summit aims to highlight various African projects seeking financial support at various stages of growth in the green economy sectors.

Over the course of two days, project owners will be the focal point, drawing in more than 500 attendees.

  • Showcase your project to investors, funders, and industry leaders.
  • Boost your brand's visibility to a highly engaged audience.
  • Forge valuable partnerships by networking with like-minded professionals.

PROJECT LISTINGS

The Summit offers a FREE online directory showcasing green projects in Africa, enabling global funders and investors to access data and pitch decks for faster connections and investments in critical projects advancing the continent's net-zero transition.

  • Discover a spectrum of projects spanning startups to national endeavors.
  • Navigate through all stages from pre-feasibility to implementation.
  • Get first hand on impactful and profitable projects in need of financial support.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

Our Mentorship Programme propels African startups in the green economy forward by fostering learning, networking, and innovation. We offer a platform designed to highlight sustainable projects and support growth.

  • Participate in interactive sessions focused on storytelling, financial strategies, and pitch deck preparation.
  • Benefit from in-depth mentorship and strategic advice through tailored founder programs.
  • Access comprehensive growth support and resources at every stage of your business, whether you're launching or scaling up.
Leverage this opportunity to acquire tools and connections for a sustainable, impactful future.

INVESTORS DIRECTORY

Our Investor Directory is a vital tool for entrepreneurs and startups aiming to connect with experienced investors committed to fostering innovation and growth. Through this directory, you can explore investor profiles and align them with your business needs.

  • Discover the industries and sectors that investors commonly target.
  • Find investors that align with your startup's growth stage.
  • Learn about investors' approaches and their commitment to growth support.
Unlock strategic partnerships and financial backing from investors who are true partners in your success journey.

ATTENDEES EXPERIENCES

AGES 205 Summit brought together industry leaders to drive discussions on sustainability and investment. It was a platform for strategic networking and actionable solutions, shaping the future of the sector.

Nick Ferguson Cape Winelands Airport

AGES provided the perfect setup to connect with investors and startups in the clean energy sector across South Africa and beyond, helping us expand our network.

Federica Ippolitoni Investor Relations Associate
Nithio

Having funders in the room was excellent, and the increased visibility was highly valuable. Partners appreciated the opportunity to engage with fellow attendees (...) which provided WESGRO with a more comprehensive perspective on projects in Africa.

Belvana Abeli WESGRO
Todd Micklethwaite- Executive Head: Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships - Sanlam Alternative Investments

" The green economy is central to the impact that we're looking to create. AGES is a mixture of activities with ministerial involvement to discuss policy and what can be done at a large scale on the continent, right down to the pitch sessions where we bring investors and financiers to meaningful projects"

Todd Micklethwaite
Executive Head: Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
Sanlam Alternative Investments

2025 Sponsors & Partners

Title Sponsor
Sanlam Investments
Host Organisation
Host Country
Host Organisation
African Union
Host Country
SA Tourism
Platinum Sponsors
African Development Bank
Development Bank of Southern Africa
Gold Sponsor
Hosting Partner
Gold Sponsor
Standard bank
Hosting Partner
Gauteng Department of Economic Development
Silver Sponsors
ABB
CSIR
Gauteng OR Tambo SEZ
Gautrain
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Bronze Sponsors
Fund for Resilience and Prosperity
Lesedi
UNDP
Host City
Investment Promotion Partner
Host City
City Of Cape Town
Investment Promotion Partner
WESGRO
Special Economic Zone Partners
Atlantis SEZ
RBIDZ SEZ
Investor Partners
African Finance Corporation
Agence Française de Développement
Partner Institute
GGGI
Supporting Organisations
ABAN
AVCA
Convergence
EAVCA
Green Finance Institute
NBI
SACEEC
SAVCA
Transaction Advisory Partner
AP3
Knowledge Partners
Climate Policy Initiative
Frost & Sullivan
Project Partners
Circular Energy
Fetola
Holocene
SAVANT
The Lab
Host Media
ESI Africa
Media Partners
Africa.com
African Banker
African Business
Business Focus Magazine
ConstructAfrica
Creamer Media’s ENGINEERING NEWS
Global Africa Network
Global Water Intelligence
Green Economy Media
Highways Today
iAfrica
l’Afrique
Mail & Guardian
Mining Review Africa
Startups Magazine
The Farmer’s Journal Africa
The Green Agenda
The Progress Playbook
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VUKA Group
Brought to you by
Go Green Africa

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  • Showcase your project to investors, funders, and industry leaders.
  • Boost your brand's visibility to a highly engaged audience.
  • Forge valuable partnerships by networking with like-minded professionals.

Project & Innovation Showcases

The Africa's Green Economy Summit will spotlight a range of African projects looking for funding at different stages of development within the green economy sectors.
The project owners will take centre stage in the main networking area, bringing together around 700 attendees for two days, conveniently located near the Pitch Stage.

Project listings

FREE submission of your project to the online directory

The Summit provides a complimentary online directory illustrating green projects in Africa. Promoted to a global community of funders and investors the directory allows access to data and pitch decks to connect and accelerate investment to critcal projects driving the continent towards a net-zero transition.

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  • The featured green economy projects encompass a spectrum from startups to extensive municipal or national undertakings.
  • Projects are included from the pre-feasibility stage through to implementation.
  • The directory spotlights projects in need of financial support that are poised to make a significant impact within various sectors of the green economy.

5 Reasons for investors to attend

At Africa’s Green Economy Summit, we don’t just talk the talk; we walk the talk.Over the past two years, we have transformed into a deal-making platform where ``deal or no deal`` conversations are approached transparently and directly. Like you, we are driven by results and impact.
If you are looking at expanding your portfolio and securing strategic investors in the green space, here’s why you should be a part of this transformative experience:


Experience Real-world Solutions: Dive into over 60 compelling projects that are already making a difference. These initiatives go beyond concepts, showcasing practical, actionable solutions ready for investment
Engage with Forward-thinkers: Connect with passionate innovators, fellow investors, and industry leaders who are all committed to sustainability. This isn’t just a conference; it’s a community that turns vision into reality.
Contribute to Lasting Impact: Align your investments with your values by supporting projects that are paving the way towards an environmentally friendly and economically prosperous future for Africa.
Stay Ahead of Market Trends: Benefit from insightful discussions and presentations, providing you with the knowledge and foresight to stay ahead in the ever-evolving green economy landscape.
Curated Matchmaking and 1-on-1 service: Enjoy access to an exclusive project booklet and our matchmaking lounge, where we’ll arrange meetings in advance with key projects that align with your interests.