As part of the event's agenda, the One Million Startups (OMS) initiative will be presented to ecosystem stakeholders, marking another important step in the program's expansion across the African continent.

Following the successful launch of The African Roadshow in London, the Abidjan gathering continues the Africa GCC Council's efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between Africa and the GCC while creating new opportunities for entrepreneurship, investment, innovation, and business growth.

Expanding the One Million Startups Vision Across Africa

Designed to support founders, startups, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and innovation ecosystems, One Million Startups aims to provide practical pathways for businesses to launch, validate, grow, and scale both locally and internationally.

The initiative combines access to business development frameworks, training programs, digital tools, mentorship, global networks, strategic partnerships, and market-entry opportunities, helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building sustainable businesses in an increasingly competitive global economy.

Through collaboration with governments, universities, incubators, accelerators, chambers of commerce, investors, development organizations, and private-sector partners, OMS seeks to create one of the world's largest entrepreneurship support ecosystems.

Supporting Africa's Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Africa is home to one of the youngest and fastest-growing entrepreneurial populations in the world. However, many founders continue to face challenges related to access to knowledge, markets, funding, mentorship, and international networks.

One Million Startups was created to help address these challenges by providing entrepreneurs with the capabilities, resources, and connections required to transform ideas into sustainable businesses and growth-oriented enterprises.

The Abidjan event offers an important opportunity to engage ecosystem leaders and explore how local and regional organizations can contribute to the broader objective of empowering entrepreneurs at scale across the continent.

Event Program
Organized by the Africa GCC Council, the Abidjan chapter of The African Roadshow will include:

• Presentation of the Africa GCC Council international platform.
  
• Analysis of Côte d’Ivoire's economic environment and investment opportunities.
  
• Strategic discussions on Africa-GCC cooperation.
  
• Deal Rooms and financing solutions for high-impact projects.
  
• Presentation of the One Million Startups continental initiative.
  
• Interactive discussions and high-level networking sessions.

Building Momentum Toward AIM Congress 2026

The African Roadshow also serves as a strategic lead-up initiative to the African Pavilion at AIM Congress 2026 in Dubai, where governments, investors, entrepreneurs, corporations, and ecosystem builders from across Africa will have the opportunity to showcase projects, forge partnerships, and attract international investment.

For One Million Startups, the Abidjan chapter represents another milestone in building a continent-wide movement dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development.

As OMS continues to expand its network of partners and supporters across Africa and beyond, events such as The African Roadshow play a crucial role in connecting stakeholders around a shared vision: enabling entrepreneurs to build stronger businesses, create jobs, and contribute to long-term economic prosperity.

Event Information:

Mövenpick Hotel Abidjan
June 30, 2026
15:00 – 19:00
Free Admission – Limited Seats Available

Registration: abidjan@africagcc-council.com
Local Contact: +225 070 880 8414