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Africa-Europe Innovation Dialogues 2025: Bridging Continents Through Innovation

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We are excited to announce the upcoming Africa-Europe Innovation Dialogues, taking place on 22 October 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Organized by the Africa-Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP), this landmark event marks the official launch of a collaborative space dedicated to fostering dialogue and cooperation between innovation leaders from both continents.

Theme: Bridging Continents Through Innovation

The Dialogues will bring together stakeholders from across the innovation value chain, including:

  • Policymakers

  • Academia

  • Start-ups and SMEs

  • Investors and corporates

  • Business support organizations

  • Civil society

This diverse gathering will provide a platform to exchange insights, identify challenges, and explore new opportunities for Africa-Europe collaboration in innovation.

What to Expect

Participants can look forward to:

  • Launch of the Africa-Europe Innovation Platform – an online “network of networks” designed to strengthen engagement within the innovation ecosystem.

  • Key AEIP activities and Thematic Challenges presentation.

  • Panel discussions, presentations, and interactive sessions encouraging cross-sectoral cooperation.

  • A hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation.

👉 Learn more and register here

Alongside the Innovation Fair 2025

The Dialogues will take place back-to-back with the Innovation Fair 2025, happening on 23 October 2025 in Brussels. Organised in collaboration with the African Union (AU), European Union (EU), and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), the Fair will showcase broader innovation cooperation initiatives across the regions, offering participants even more opportunities for engagement and collaboration.

👉 Pre-register for the Innovation Fair 2025

This event represents a milestone in strengthening Africa-Europe innovation partnerships. Join us as we take steps toward building a more connected and innovative future.

📩 For inquiries, contact: events@africaeuropeinnovation.net