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Summit Pass
21 Feb – 22 Feb 2027
$150
USDFull access to both days including workshops, panels, exhibitor hall, and pitch finals.
- 2-day summit access
- Workshops & panel discussions
- Exhibitor hall networking
- Pitch competition attendance
21 Feb – 22 Feb 2027 · Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Great Rift ValleyInnovation Summit
Ethiopia's premier gathering for tech-enabled innovation in agriculture, healthcare, and education. Presented by Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF).
500+ attendees · Total grant pool: $XXXK grant funding · Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa
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Powering Ethiopia's innovation leap forward
- Attendees
- 500+
- Grant funding
- Total grant pool: $XXXKTotal grant pool
- Companies selected
- 10
- Innovation sectors
- 3
About this summit
A first-of-its-kind gathering for Ethiopia's innovators
The Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit, presented by the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF), convenes entrepreneurs, investors, companies, startups, and jobseekers to advance tech-enabled innovation in agriculture, healthcare, and education.
Programming includes an exhibitor hall, workshops and panel discussions, and the inaugural Great Rift Valley Pitch Competition—Total grant pool: $XXXK in non-dilutive grant funding Ten companies will be selected from the most impactful ventures.
Program themes
Topics shaping the summit
AgricultureHealthcareEducationVenture CapitalGrant FundingStartup GrowthDiaspora InvestmentInnovation PolicyExhibitorsPitch CompetitionWorkshopsNetworkingImpact InvestingEntrepreneurshipEdTechAgriTechHealthTechAgricultureHealthcareEducationVenture CapitalGrant FundingStartup GrowthDiaspora InvestmentInnovation PolicyExhibitorsPitch CompetitionWorkshopsNetworkingImpact InvestingEntrepreneurshipEdTechAgriTechHealthTech
Two days to go deep into what Ethiopia's innovators need
Workshops, exhibition, and Africa's largest non-dilutive grant pitch event.
Exhibit
Reserve a booth & showcase your products
Acquire exhibition space in the Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit hall. Promote your brand, demo products, and connect with investors, startups, and partners across Ethiopia's innovation ecosystem.
- Standard
- 3m × 3m
- Corner
- 3m × 3m (corner)
- Premium
- 6m × 3m
Participate
Attend the summit
Whether you're joining as an attendee, showcasing on the floor, backing the ecosystem, or pitching for grants — there's a path for you at Skylight Hotel.
- Dates
- 21 Feb – 22 Feb 2027
- Venue
- Skylight Hotel
- Get ticketsSummit, VIP, and Cocktail passes for two days of keynotes, workshops, and networking in Addis Ababa.Buy ticketsBuy tickets
- ExhibitReserve booth space in the exhibitor hall and connect with investors, partners, and buyers.Reserve a boothReserve a booth
- Partner & sponsorAlign your brand with EDTF's innovation mission through tiered sponsorship and partnership packages.View partnersView partners
- Pitch for grantsApply for non-dilutive funding — 10 companies selected across agriculture, healthcare, and education.Apply to pitchApply to pitch
Lineup
Meet the voices of GRV Summit
Keynotes, panelists, judges, and opening speakers — 21 Feb – 22 Feb 2027 at Skylight Hotel.
Keynote Speakers
04Panelists
07Pitch Judges
04Opening Remarks & Fireside
03Partners
Partners & sponsors
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- Strategic Partners
- Gold Sponsor
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Tickets
Get your ticket
Join 500+ attendees at Skylight Hotel, Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Choose a pass below.
VIP Pass
21 Feb – 22 Feb 2027
$350
USDPremium access with reserved seating and exclusive networking sessions.
- Everything in Summit Pass
- Reserved seating
- VIP networking reception
- Priority check-in
Cocktail Pass
Day 2 — 22 Feb 2027
$75
USDJoin the summit cocktail reception and evening networking on the second day at Skylight Hotel.
- Day 2 evening cocktail reception
- Networking with investors & founders
- Light bites & refreshments
- Summit program guide
Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX · Bank transfer & invoice
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