Smarter Mobility Africa to showcase Investment Projects worth $500m
Smarter Mobility Africa (SMA) is poised to highlight a pipeline of $500 Million in transformative mobility projects at its 2024 summit, spotlighting innovative solutions that revolutionise the movement of people and goods across the continent. Through live pitches, showcases, and digital listings, SMA connects groundbreaking projects with investors year-round, celebrating Africa’s pioneers in urban mobility.
For the past six years, SMA has served as the premier platform for African mobility innovators and champions Africa’s trailblazers driving the new urban era. This year, we invite national and regional infrastructure projects to showcase their transformative potential.
“Building infrastructure is one thing, building infrastructure for the modern day that betters society, but doesn’t take away from the sustainability of our society is a much harder thing to do. Mobility, as an asset class is new, and burgeoning and growing and building a platform like Smarter Mobility Africa around it is just such a valuable thing to do so well done,” says Vusi Thembekwayo, Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Investor at MyGrowthFund Venture Partners, in an exclusive interview with Ben Pullen, Portfolio Director for Mobility at VUKA Group.
Creating an Influential Ecosystem in the Mobility Space
“Our expansive network and expertly curated content ensure your project gains substantial visibility and the chance to build strategic connections. At our affiliated events, such as Africa’s Green Economy Summit and Enlit Africa, we’ve presented a pipeline exceeding $2 billion, featuring key infrastructure projects from nations including Sierra Leone, Nigeria, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire,” says Elodie Delagneau, leading the Mobility Investment Projects at VUKA Group.
By taking the stage and participating in the Mobility Investment Projects Hub and Village, you’ll gain critical feedback from seasoned investors and experts, helping to advance your project from concept to funding. If you’re developing solutions for urban challenges like electric vehicles, AI-driven transport optimisation, and sustainable mobility, this is your platform to spotlight African ingenuity and innovation in urban mobility.
Expecting over 30 project pitches at the summit
We are excited to announce that we have received over 60 applications through our exclusive Mobility Hub, featuring projects from 18 countries and spanning sectors such as Micro Mobility, Urban Transport, EVs, Battery Technology, Charging Infrastructure, and more.
In collaboration with our partner, AP3 Advisory, we have shortlisted over 30 projects to present and pitch to a targeted audience of investors, with a total investment pipeline exceeding $150 million.
During the summit, the Mobility Pitch Stage offers a prime opportunity to present your project to an attentive audience of investors, government officials, and corporate representatives eager to explore your ideas and vision.
This platform allows you to find investors and commercial partners who align with and support your entrepreneurial goals, gaining invaluable insights and constructive feedback on your solutions while showcasing your business in a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere with a 5-minute pitch.
Year-Round Engagement for All Project Stages
Smarter Mobility Africa also provides a free online directory showcasing smarter mobility projects across Africa, enabling global funders, commercial entities, and investors to access data and pitch decks, facilitating faster connections and investments in critical projects improving the movement of people and goods.
We encourage startups, SME’s, scaleups, cities, countries, and regional initiatives to apply and list their projects, from $1M to over $300M. This is a rare opportunity to display your vision for sustainable mobility to a diverse audience of international investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.
