Spark Japan: Igniting Startup Innovation - JETRO showcase session at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025 celebrated its 7th edition on February 12th and 13th at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. Bringing together leading industry players the summit explored the latest trends and insights in technology and business across Africa and beyond.

Spark Japan: Igniting Startup Innovation - JETRO showcase session at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025.

In this showcase session hosted by JETRO Startup we hear from four Japanese startups who were chosen for the 'Japan Tech Africa Challenge”. The selected companies showcased their innovative solutions in the fields of Green Tech, Health Tech, and Youth Empowerment

• Shizuka Funayama - Executive Officer - Social Impact at TYPICA
• Jim Huang - CEO at Peel Lab
• Akihiro Kishimoto - CEO at DO･CHANGE
• Masaki Umeda - Vice Chief Executive Officer at SORA Technology
The session was facilitated by Ben Mwasaga, Senior Projects Officer at JETRO Nairobi.

From keynotes to dynamic panel discussions, the summit explored groundbreaking topics across four flagship tracks: the Africa Money & DeFi Summit, Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit, Africa Startup Summit, and Africa Mobile & App Summit. Attendees immersed themselves in the latest trends, shared ideas, and discovered cutting-edge innovations that are redefining Africa’s tech landscape.

But it wasn’t just about the talks - networking buzzed with energy, workshops sparked creativity, and exhibitions showcased the region’s tech solutions.

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