In September 2024, a delegation of young Togolese entrepreneurs traveled to Nigeria for an immersion program focused on digital transformation. Composed mainly of the winners of the Togo Digital Awards 2023this delegation had the opportunity to discover Nigeria’s dynamic technology ecosystem, often nicknamed the Silicon Valley African. This trip is part of the national strategy Togo Digital 2025which aims to propel the Togolese economy towards inclusive and sustainable digitalization.
The initiative was supported by the Togolese government, in partnership with several private sector players, with the aim of strengthening the skills of local startups by enabling them to network with Nigerian experts and technology companies. During their stay, participants visited renowned technology hubs and attended workshops on various topics such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and application development.
Nigeria, which is recognized as one of Africa’s digital leaders, represents an inspiring model for Togo, whose technological ecosystem is still in the development phase. With more than 200 fast-growing startups, Nigeria is a hub of innovation that attracts investors from all over the world. This immersion program allowed Togolese entrepreneurs to observe Nigerian successes up close and draw inspiration from best practices to apply them to their own projects.
This immersion also facilitated interregional collaborations and strengthened the professional networks of Togolese startups, paving the way for future partnerships in various technology sectors. In addition to knowledge exchange, this initiative contributes to the overall objective of the strategy Togo Digital 2025which is to make Togo a regional technological hub by 2025, by focusing on youth and entrepreneurship.
