Smart Africa Launches SAVR Bootcamp for 15 Women

Smart Africa Launches SAVR Bootcamp for 15 Women-Led Startups in Côte d’Ivoire

The initiative forms part of the Africa-Europe Digital Innovation Bridge (AEDIB 2.0), which aims to support the growth of innovative and high-impact African startups while strengthening links between African and European innovation ecosystems.

Smart Africa has launched a new cohort of its Smart Africa Venture Readiness Program (SAVR) Bootcamp in Côte d’Ivoire, bringing together 15 women-led startups operating in the digital and green technology sectors as part of efforts to strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem.

The investment readiness programme, taking place from June 22 to 26, 2026, is designed to help participating startups improve their fundraising capabilities, refine growth strategies, and better understand investor expectations as they prepare for expansion.

The selected entrepreneurs are participating in an intensive bootcamp that includes training on investment readiness and fundraising, mentorship sessions with industry experts and investors, business model development, growth strategy planning, investor pitch preparation, and networking opportunities with ecosystem stakeholders.

By focusing on women-led ventures in the digital and greentech sectors, the programme seeks to support entrepreneurs developing solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges across the continent.

Smart Africa said the bootcamp is intended to equip founders with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to attract investment and scale their businesses. The organisation also indicated that additional information about the participating startups will be released in the coming days.