Innovation & Capital Investment Week (ICIW) 2026

Dream Bold. Build Beyond Borders.

14–17 July 2026
Gaborone, Botswana | Hybrid Event (Physical & Virtual Participation)

Innovation & Capital Investment Week (ICIW) 2026 is Botswana's premier innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment platform, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs, startups, investors, corporates, researchers, development partners, innovators, and youth to accelerate economic transformation through innovation and capital mobilization.

The event serves as a national and regional platform connecting Policy → Industry → Entrepreneurship → Innovation → Capital → Regional & Global Markets.

Programme Overview

14 July 2026

Mining & Energy Innovation Forum
Unlocking Value: From Extraction to Innovation-Driven Industrial Growth

15 July 2026

Health & One Health Innovation Forum
From Research to Revenue: Industrialising Botswana's Health & Bio-Economy

16 July 2026 (Morning)

Entrepreneurship Forum
Building High-Growth Enterprises for Africa and Beyond

16 July 2026 (Afternoon)

Startup World Cup Botswana Regional Finale
Official Botswana Regional Competition hosted in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures.

17 July 2026

Reflections, Media Engagement & Ecosystem Dialogue
Capturing lessons, partnerships, commitments, and pathways for implementation.8 zhis is virtual only) - no fee 

• Discover emerging innovations and technologies
• Connect with investors and funding opportunities
• Learn from industry leaders and policymakers
• Build strategic partnerships
• Access regional and global markets
• Engage with Africa's innovation ecosystem
• Participate in the Startup World Cup Botswana Regional Finale
• Contribute to Botswana's innovation-driven economic transformation

Join us as we shape the future of innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in Botswana and beyond.