In-Person Event

Startup Founder Forum: Building Investment-Ready Ventures in Mano River

Hear deep insights from the startup community's top leaders

Date
Mar 10, 2026
Time
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Address
Orange Digital Center, Alpha Wurie Drive, CQX8+G26 Hill Station, 25 Regent Rd, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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If you are building, advising, or funding startups in Sierra Leone and across the Mano River Union, don’t miss this in-person Founder Forum on what it takes to become investment-ready. Hosted by Innovation SL and StartUp Africa Ventures as part of the Founder Institute Mano River launch series, the event features a candid panel with founders and angel investors, focused founder clinics, an FI program briefing, and curated networking with ecosystem leaders. Join us to sharpen your readiness and plug into the regional venture pipeline.

About the Keynote: Innovation SL

Innovation SL is Startup Africa Ventures partner as Sierra Leone national ecosystem anchor and a pivotal entrepreneurship support organization empowering startups and entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone. It leads national initiatives like Global Entrepreneurship Week and runs targeted programs such as "Dare2Aspire" for women in business. Through its digital arm, Inno SL Digital, it provides business advisory services, coaching, and strategic tools to help local ventures grow.

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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.


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