The event signaled the start of a new phase for the community, as it introduced its newly appointed Board and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the French and Nigerian innovation ecosystems.
Officials from the French diplomatic mission, including the Consul General of France in Lagos and representatives of the Regional Economic and Trade Department, were present at the event, underscoring France’s sustained support for innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
A panel session titled “Building Stronger Bridges Between the Nigerian Market and the French Innovation Ecosystem” featured key industry players from Oneconnect Infrastructure, Wakanow Nigeria, Baobab Microfinance Bank, Digital Virgo, and Team France Export. The discussion, moderated by Community Lead Ogatcha Prudence, focused on expanding business, technology, and investment linkages between the two countries.
Speakers highlighted Nigeria’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape, stressing the importance of local partnerships and the growing potential for deeper collaboration between France and Nigeria.
Looking ahead, French Tech Lagos stated that it will continue to connect entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and public institutions through networking events, strategic alliances, and broader ecosystem engagement. These efforts aim to further strengthen innovation ties between both countries.
The organisation expressed appreciation to its sponsors and partners for supporting the event. Sponsors included Wakanow, Oneconnect Infrastructure Limited, Baobab Microfinance Bank, and Digital Virgo.
Institutional partners under Team France include AFD, Business France, the Economic Department of the French Embassy in Nigeria, and the Consulate General of France.
The event was hosted at Lycée Français Louis Pasteur, Ikoyi.
French Tech Lagos serves as the official French Tech community in Nigeria, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and innovation stakeholders to promote collaboration between the French and Nigerian technology ecosystems through events, partnerships, and knowledge exchange.
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