Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit

The inaugural Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit, presented by the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF), convened over 500 attendees from across the entrepreneurial, philanthropic, and investment ecosystems for a dynamic two-day gathering in Addis Ababa.

About this Summit

The Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit is a first of its kind event presented by the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF), to foster tech-enabled innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture, healthcare, and education. We’re bringing together hundreds of investors, companies, startups, jobseekers and entrepreneurs together, to make their mark on Ethiopia’s future. Programming for the Summit includes an exhibitor hall to connect companies and startups to emerging talent, workshops and panel discussions, and our inaugural Great Rift Valley Pitch Competition, where startups from across the country will participate in Africa’s largest grant funding event: $750,000 in non-dilutive grant funding for the 18 most impactful companies!

Workshops & Panel Discussions

Our workshops and panel discussions are curated to offer valuable insights and knowledge to innovators and professionals at all stages in their careers, from those just entering the job market to executives with established careers, and everyone in between.

Pitch Competition

The Great Rift Valley Pitch Competition will award $750K USD in non-dilutive grant funding to early-stage and growth-stage companies that are driving innovation in Education, Health, and Agriculture. These three sectors are critical to Ethiopia’s future, and the competition aims to support ventures that are tackling the most pressing challenges within these areas. Apply now for the chance to compete!