About this event
Join us for an inspiring evening of innovation, collaboration and global impact as we celebrate the close of the inaugural Commonwealth Startup Fellowship—a pioneering programme empowering entrepreneurs from Commonwealth Countries to scale local solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.
Delivered by Imperial Enterprise Lab and Imperial Global Ghana, in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, this unique fellowship is supporting job creation through bold, visionary founders tackling issues in health, agriculture, education, energy and more.
Part 1: Investor Showcase | 16.00–17.30 BST
Hear pitches from 19 pre-seed and seed-stage startups from Africa and India shaping the future across:
AgriTech, Clean Energy and Circular Economy
From waste-to-feed solutions to off-grid solar, these ventures are innovating in regenerative agriculture, climate resilience, and renewable energy access.
HealthTech, Fintech & Social Infrastructure
Discover innovations in myoelectric prosthetics, AI-powered diagnostics, affordable transport, and inclusive finance.
Participating startups can be viewed here.
Why attend?
- Engage with high-potential, globally scalable ventures
- Access a vetted pipeline of startups from underserved markets
- Connect with peer investors, UK-based funders, and development stakeholders
Part 2: Capstone Celebration | 18.00–20.00 BST
Hosted by the President of Imperial, Professor Hugh Brady, you will also hear directly from the founders as they showcase the ventures they have grown through the programme.“
Discover how initiatives like this can unlock talent, drive inclusive growth, and transform communities across the Commonwealth.
Keynote address:
‘Unleashing Potential: Building Businesses that Shape Nations’
Delivered by Babatunde Soyoye, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Helios Investment Partners. A Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council member and Imperial alumnus, Mr. Soyoye brings decades of insight into how strategic investment and entrepreneurship can reshape economies.
The event will showcase what is possible when innovation meets opportunity—and how the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship is building a more equitable, enterprising future.
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