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Networking Event & BBQ with German and East African Startups

On May 5, the founders office of the University of Freiburg invites to a special BBQ, where six startups from East Africa and Germany will present their innovative business models for a sustainable future.
When May 05, 2025
from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Where livMatS, Faculty of Engineering Freiburg
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What to expect

  • Inspiring presentations: 4 African and 2 German startups that are shaping the future of the cleantech industry.
  • Networking: Make valuable contacts with young female founders, students and experts from the cleantech sector.
  • Delicious BBQ: Enjoy great food, refreshing drinks and a relaxed atmosphere.

Startups Afrika

    • Temitope Oguntade – Founder Chanels Innovations (Rwanda)
      Chanels is transforming energy management in Sub-Saharan Africa by developing AI-ready, smart multichannel energy metering systems tailored for micro-utilities.
    • Moses Nyakoyo – Founder Kijani Testing (Kenia)
      Kijani Testing is first and only laboratory in Sub-Saharan Africa for certified product testing as well as field and market testing for manufacturers.
    • Torooti Mwirigi – Founder SunWater (Kenia)
      SunWater installs solar-powered water ATMs in underserved communities to provide reliable access to clean, affordable drinking water.
    • Okwakau Abednego – Founder ZetaHub (Kenia)
      Zeta Spot is a solar-powered internet hotspot connectivity project by Zeta Hub for rural and off-grid market areas to unlock the e-commerce potential of SMEs at affordable costs.

 

Startups Freiburg

    • Florian Bierwirth, EDENenergy
      EDENenergy is working on a solution to integrate discarded batteries from e-bikes or e-scooters into storage systems for photovoltaic systems.
    • Martin Haagen, eeaser GmbH
      eeaser GmbH uses digital technology to help companies reduce their energy costs and meet regulatory requirements with ease.

 

Greetings

    • Lord Mayor Martin Horn
    • Prof. Dr. Stefan Rensing, Vice-Rector Research and Innovation, University of Freiburg

 

Registration is required, please regster via this link! (possible until 04. May)
Event language is englisch!