Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Investor Showcase

Join us for an exclusive investor showcase featuring the first cohort of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship, spotlighting cutting-edge ventures from Africa and India. Hosted by Imperial College London in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, this hybrid event is your front-row seat to a new wave of global innovation.

Featuring 19 game-changing pre-seed and seed ventures across sectors like health, climate, agriculture, fintech, and education.

These high-growth startups from across Africa and India are addressing the world’s most pressing challenges and are now seeking mission-aligned investors, partners, and growth enablers.

✅ Meet high-potential founders
✅ Discover investable, globally scalable ventures
✅ Expand your portfolio to include trusted, vetted African and Indian startups
✅ Network with peers from across the UK and the global investment community

The event will feature two groups:

Group 1: Climate Tech, Clean Energy and AgriTech

This group is ideal for investors interested in sustainability, circular economy, food systems, and renewable energy.

Agri & Food Systems Innovation

1. AgriMercarb Ltd (Ghana) – Waste-to-feed and fertilizer using black soldier flies
2. AgriTech Analytics Ltd (Kenya) – AI + IoT for real-time crop diagnostics
3. AgrowSure Products (India) – Sustainable farm machinery for smallholders
4. BioAfriq Energy (Kenya) – Hybrid solar dryers reducing post-harvest losses
5. Farmatrix Agro (Nigeria) – Market linkage and logistics for smallholder farmers
6. Farmslate Technologies (Nigeria) – Regenerative finance + satellite monitoring
7. Freshpack Technologies (Tanzania) – Electricity-free smart cooling for produce

Clean Energy, Circular Economy & Sustainability

8. KAMIM Technologies (Nigeria) – Solar-powered cold chains for rural communities
9. Kyuka Ventures (Uganda) – Clean LPG fuel from plastic waste
10. Mpepu Energy (Malawi) – Micro-grid wind power for off-grid areas
11. Sollys Energy Ltd (Malawi) – Solar energy distribution (PAYG model)
12. Virgin Green Renewable Energy (Zambia) – Clean cookstoves and agro inputs

Group 2: HealthTech, Digital Platforms and Social Infrastructure

This group suits investors focused on health, deep tech, edtech, fintech, mobility, and inclusive innovation.

HealthTech & Biotech

1. Life and Limb (India) – Affordable myoelectric prosthetics
2. Lifesten Health (Rwanda) – AI-powered preventive health diagnostics
3. Radease (Nigeria) – Pharma supply chain & digital inventory credit for providers
4. SarataniAI (Tanzania) – AI for cervical cancer screening

Mobility, Infrastructure & Digital Inclusion

5. E-Moti (Kenya) – Electric buses + smart routing platform
6. Hexpressions (India) – Modular homes using recycled honeycomb panels

Fintech, EdTech & Social Systems

7. Innovative Clan (Cameroon) – School fee financing + microloans via USSD/web

View the full cohort details here: Startbook

📍 Join us in London or tune in virtually.
🔗 Register now and secure early access to tomorrow’s breakout ventures.