By Jameson
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced 12 high-potential ventures selected to showcase at the Summit on February 11–12, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre. The startups span payments, Web3, edtech, climate tech, healthtech, and agritech, representing the next wave of African innovation poised to attract investors and global partners.
The 2026 investor-ready ventures include:
Bekia (Egypt), a digital platform tackling inefficient waste collection and low recycling rates by streamlining disposal and enabling businesses to reduce environmental impact.
Bosso Africa Inc (Zambia), an AI-powered platform simplifying Africa’s fragmented construction materials market through instant sourcing, price comparisons, and reliable logistics.
Chefaa (Egypt), addressing access to recurring prescriptions to improve patient compliance in fragmented pharmacy markets.
Hizo (Pan-African), revolutionising intra-African payments by enabling users to spend, send, and receive money seamlessly across borders using local currencies and cards.
Innobid (Kenya), leveraging AI to democratise access to procurement opportunities for marginalised entrepreneurs.
Niteon (Nigeria), connecting African manufacturers and farmers to global markets, addressing underpayment and lack of visibility.
Pretium (Kenya), bridging traditional payment rails with the blockchain ecosystem.
Timart (Nigeria), helping SMEs overcome inventory losses, staff fraud, scattered debt records, and revenue leakages.
TIBU Health (Kenya), transforming access to primary and chronic care by delivering clinic-grade, AI-powered healthcare through high-traffic pharmacies.
Vepay (Nigeria), enabling fast and secure cross-border payments for individuals and businesses.
Winich Farms (Nigeria), connecting smallholder farmers directly to markets and financial services.
Zerobionic (Kenya), a disability-led startup transforming plastic waste into AI-powered humanoid robots that translate speech into real-time sign language with 92% accuracy, empowering deaf learners in STEM education.
The Investment Showcase remains a core feature of the Summit, offering startups opportunities to secure funding, build strategic partnerships, and gain critical visibility. The session includes live Q&A with ecosystem experts who provide constructive feedback and support founders on their growth journey.
Commenting on the announcement, Mark Mugenwa, Business Development Manager at Africa Tech Summit, said:
“Driving investment is the core goal of the Africa Tech Summit. This year’s cohort features ventures solving Africa’s challenges through sustainable and scalable impact models. They have demonstrated strong traction, and we look forward to hosting them and the wider ecosystem in Nairobi.”
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered by Fincra, will convene over 1,000 companies, including Cardano, Andela, Binance, Moniepoint, VALR, Bitnob, Odoo, Raenest, MetaMap, International Trade Centre, London Stock Exchange, Norrsken22, Novastar Ventures, Tala, Fireblocks, National Social Security Fund Uganda, and many others.
Startups under three years old can access the Early Bird Pro Startup Pass, which offers full Summit access, an invitation to the exclusive ATS Welcome Reception on February 10, priority networking sessions, inclusion in the official Deal Book shared with investors, and additional deal-making opportunities. Registration for final passes is available here https://www.africatechsummit.com/nairobi/
