French Tech Lagos

As part of the French Week 2024, French Tech Lagos has collaborated with the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry for the "Leveraging Technology for Business Growth" conference and pitch competition. From thought-provoking discussions to witnessing innovative pitches, the energy and creativity in the room were truly inspiring. 🎉 Congratulations to the winner of the pitch competition, Edves, an innovative EdTech startup represented by Dare Adebayo. We can’t wait to see the amazing impact you’ll create! ✨A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a success. Together, we continue to foster impactful collaborations and innovation within the Franco-Nigerian ecosystem. 🎥 Relive the highlights through our recap video: https://lnkd.in/eEevs9fn #FrenchTechLagos #FrenchWeek2024 #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #TechEcosystem

🌍 French Tech Lagos at the Africa Startup Festival 2024! 🚀 On November 16th, 2024, Yann Gilbert, board director of French Tech Lagos, proudly represented our community during a keynote at the Africa Startup Festival. The keynote explored how French Tech Lagos is building a #bridge between French and Nigerian startups, fostering #collaboration, and creating mutual opportunities for #innovation. We are thrilled to continue driving #meaningful conversations and partnerships that amplify the potential of #tech ecosystems across continents.

On November 13, 2024, the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with French Tech Lagos, proudly hosted the conference "Leveraging Technology for Business Growth", followed by an exciting pitch tournament for tech startups. We were honored to welcome three experts from France as panelists, who shared invaluable insights on entrepreneurship and technology. They also joined the pitch tournament as jury members: 🌟 Yann Azandegbe – Venture Capital Associate, Digital Africa 🌟 Sonia MAVOUNA – Founder & CEO, African Legal Factory 🌟 Cédric Olivier Tzeuton ☁️ – Startups & Venture Capital, Amazon Web Services A huge congratulations to Edves and Dare Adebayo, winners of the competition! They’ve earned a round-trip ticket to attend #VivaTech2025, where they’ll have the opportunity to showcase their ideas on a global stage. Thank you to all who participated and supported this memorable event. Together, we continue to foster the Franco-Nigerian tech ecosystem and drive innovation forward! 🚀

Earlier this week, I had the honor of chairing a panel discussion on Leveraging Technology for Business Growth. It was an absolute pleasure to engage with distinguished industry experts and thought leaders, including: Fiyinfolu Okedare MBA, CRISC, CISA, ACA, CFE of Forvis Mazars in Nigeria, Oluwakemi M. Olajide of Alithea Capital, Cédric Olivier Tzeuton ☁️ of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Sonia MAVOUNA of AFRICAN LEGAL FACTORY and Yann Azandegbe of Digital.Africa A heartfelt thank you to the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and French Tech Lagos for hosting this delightful event and for the opportunity to be a part of it. Special appreciation to Moses Umoru, MBA, ChMC. Director-General FNCCI, Guillaume NIARFEIX President, FNCCI, and Laurent FAVIER Consul-General of France.

In our conversation with Yann Gilbert of French Tech Lagos yesterday, Yann shed light on the growing commitment of France 🇫🇷 and the EU to actively support and invest in Nigeria’s thriving ecosystem. #ASF2024 #ASFXLagos

🇫🇷🇳🇬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬! 🎉 An intense and memorable week dedicated to strengthening economic, cultural, and entrepreneurial ties between #France and #Nigeria. Organized by the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, with support from the French Embassy, the French Treasury in Nigeria, and the Consulate General of France in Lagos, this event also benefited from the active involvement of Business France Nigeria, under the leadership of Igor Chlapak. 🌟 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤: 🔹 A cultural opening night celebrating artistic and gastronomic exchanges between France and Nigeria. 🔹 A strategic Business Forum featuring: • marc fonbaustier, French Ambassador to Nigeria • Laurent FAVIER, Consul General of France in Lagos • Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Nigerian Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment • Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of the France-Nigeria Business Council • And other influential leaders such as Aliko Dangote, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, and Folashade Ambrose-Medebem. 🔹 A startup conference and competition, held in partnership with French Tech Lagos, showcasing promising startups like Edves, with the participation of three experts: Yann Azandegbe, Cédric Olivier Tzeuton ☁️, and Sonia MAVOUNA. 🔹 Contributions from the SER, Agence Française de Développement, and SCAC, highlighting French initiatives to foster innovation and collaboration with Nigeria. A heartfelt thanks to our partners and sponsors – particularly Access Bank Plc, SPIE Global Services Energy, Schneider Electric, and Air France – for their crucial role in the success of this edition. 🔜 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩: Ambition Africa 2024, starting today in Paris, where we will continue our efforts to strengthen ties between France and Africa. #FrenchWeek2024NG

✨ Celebrating the Success of the Second French Tech Bootcamp in Lagos! ✨ Organized by the Economic Service of the French Embassy (French Treasury in Nigeria) in Nigeria, the second French Tech Bootcamp took place from November 13 to 16, featuring three incredible experts coming from France: • Yann Azandegbe (Venture Capital Associate, Digital Africa) • Sonia MAVOUNA (Founder & CEO, African Legal Factory) • Cédric Olivier Tzeuton ☁️ (Startups & Venture Capital, Amazon Web Services) Over the course of four impactful days, the mission included key highlights: 🎯 During the French Week, in partnership with the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the French Tech Lagos, our experts shared insights on entrepreneurship and tech, and even served as jury members for an exciting startup pitch competition (Congratulations to Edves and Dare Adebayo) 🤝 The delegation met with prominent players in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem (Co-creation HUB (CcHUB), ImpactHub, Ortenga, SpaceNXT, Spurt!, Breega) to foster mutual understanding and collaboration between French and Nigerian tech communities. 📚 The experts animated a seminar showcasing the strengths of the French tech ecosystem, emphasizing regulatory frameworks, financing opportunities, and innovation strategies to an engaged audience of Nigerian entrepreneurs and stakeholders. 🌍 They also participated in the Africa Startup Festival, connecting with investors, founders, and operators to discuss how tech innovation is reshaping industries across Africa. This initiative is a testament to the growing synergy between France and Nigeria's tech ecosystems, creating opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth. 🌟 A huge thank you to all the partners, participants, and experts who made this bootcamp a resounding success! #FrenchTechLagos #FrenchWeek #Tech4Good #NigeriaTech #Innovation

🎥 Highlights of the Empowering Women in Tech Conference 🎥 We had the pleasure of welcoming Lehlé B.é as a speaker during the Empowering Women in Tech Conference, organized by French Tech Lagos. 🌟 💡Lehlé has created a fantastic video capturing her experience at the event. If you're curious about the behind-the-scenes moments and want to dive into some of the thought-provoking discussions that took place, this video is a must-watch! https://lnkd.in/etFeHwgw

At French Tech Lagos we heard from phenomenal accomplished women, talked about start ups, funding and everything in between. One powerful moment stood out when a young woman Michelle Edosomwan asked, “How can I achieve work-life balance in tech?” It’s a question many of us face, and the room instantly leaned in, knowing just how challenging it can be. We talked about outsourcing help, something that’s often recommended but not always realistic for those in the early stages of their careers. We discussed finding creative ways to manage stress and make space for personal growth. One key takeaway? There is unfortunately no work life balance, or at least not in the way one would imagine. Hobbies like exercise, pottery, and even traveling can provide the perfect escape to reset and offset the pressures of work. Truth is you often have to focus on your goals and bare a little discomofort, trials and tribulations. It was a conversation about balance, not just in work, but in life. We shared how nurturing passions outside of tech can help recharge our energy and stay grounded in the hustle. For every woman building her career, consider that finding those small moments of joy is just as crucial as hitting career milestones. Take it one step at a time ✨ you can watch the full recap on YouTube.

Very energetic room this morning at the #frenchweek2024ng startup conference and pitch tournament held in partnership with French Tech Lagos in the presence of the French Consul General Laurent FAVIER, the President of the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Guillaume NIARFEIX and the representative President of French Tech Lagos, Yann Gilbert. The French Consul General in his address this morning proposed “ 3 Gbosa” to the entrepreneurial spirit that unites us, to the opportunities that lie ahead, and to the enduring friendship between Nigeria and France". Congratulations to the winner of the pitch tournament, operating in the Edutech space Edves, who will attend Vivatech 2025 with the support of Air France and Zenith Bank Plc. And thanks to the speakers this morning; Gilchrist Emeremgini Business Intelligence Analyst, Sonia MAVOUNA, Founder and CEO of AFRICAN LEGAL FACTORY Yann Azandegbe, Venture Capital Associate at Digital Africa, Cédric Olivier Tzeuton ☁️, with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Fiyinfolu Okedare MBA, CRISC, CISA, ACA, CFE Director Consulting Services Forvis Mazars in Nigeria , Oluwakemi M. Olajide Investment Manager Alitheia Capital and to the community lead French Tech Lagos, Claire LAVIELLE #frenchweek2024ng #techstartups #innovators #France #Nigeria