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The Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit is a first-of-its-kind event organized by the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) to drive tech-enabled innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture, healthcare, and education. The summit will bring together investors, startups, job seekers, entrepreneurs, and key ecosystem players to collaborate and shape Ethiopia’s future. 

GRVS will feature a job fair, workshops and panel discussions, and a Pitch Competition, which will award $750,000 in equity free funding to 18 impactful early-stage and growth-stage startups. The summit is a unique platform for networking, learning, and scaling solutions that address Ethiopia’s most pressing challenges.

Who Can Participate?    

Startups seeking funding are encouraged to apply for the Pitch Competition. Organizations and businesses interested in showcasing their products or services can reserve a booth in the Exhibitor Hall.