INVEST IN CHAD

An international forum on investment in Chad.

17 - 18 November 2017, Hilton Hotel, N'Djamena

"Chad, your destination for business.  Chad is in the Heart of Africa, Africa is the continent of the future and prosperity, Investing in Chad is investing in the heart of the future"

Come to Chad, to discover innovations and investment opportunities

Invest in Chad is a unique forum that brings together investors and business angel accross the world to discover business opportunities in chad and find innovation made in Chad. 

The Invest in Chad forum Wll bring together ecosystem players across Chad and the world to invest in the country's most exciting startup ventures.

It will also gather angel investors and the venture capital community, alongside corporate partners and government representatives from across Chad to exchange best practices, share lessons learned and shape the roadmap for early stage investing in the future of the country.

Contexte

Over the period 2001-2010, Chad is ranked among the 10 economies with the highest growth rates in the world. The dynamics of the growth recorded over this period are confirmed: 7.2% (2012) 7.4% (2013) 13.5% (2014) BEAC Souce. The country is a member of various organizations including the WTO, UDEAC, CEMAC, ECCAS, ACP (Africa, Caribbean and Pacific) and Franc Zone. A strategy derived from its regional and international commitments: Chad is part of the franc zone within the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). The purpose of the treaties, in particular that of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (Ohada), is to ensure legal certainty in member countries. Chad is one of the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with strong economic growth with an average of 7% over the period 2011-2013

The Forum:

Two days to promote the business climate in Chad. Led by community, volunteer and totally free

• 20+ activities to build a stronger ecosystem of entrepreneurship in Chad

• 2 days (November 17 - November 18)

• 2-Strategic axes (themes):Investment and Business Opportunities

• More than 750 participants expected!

Objectives of the Forum

The Investing in Chad Forum on the margins of the EMS will highlight:

• Business Climate in Chad

• Potential and business opportunities / investment

• Benefits for Investors

• Measures to protect investments

• Incentive measures

• The facilities offered to startups etc.

In N'Djamena, you will be able to:

• Meet and network with local startups and entrepreneurs

• Network with pre-eminent opinion leaders in the early-stage investment space, and access the latest investment methods and best practices - from sourcing deals through to valuations and exits.

• Have valuable information from leaders in the field on the key elements of ecosystems that encourage business growth and promote innovation.

• Learn and share the keys to start and grow firms from successful and successful entrepreneurs around the world and from the incubators, programs and investors who support them.

• Participate in a wide range of sessions ranging from crowdfunding of co-founders that result in angel investment and public policies to foster business growth.

• Discovering the entrepreneurial diversity of Chad

• Contribute to the construction of the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Chad

• Connect with Chad's startup ecosystem

• Share best practices in angel investing - deal sourcing, terms, supporting portfolio companies, syndication, and top exits

• Discuss the latest data and trends in startup investing in tech and life sciences

• Hear keynote presentations from thought leading investors and entrepreneurs

• Network with top angels from throughout Chad and the world

• Meet with corporate leaders to build relationships for investor portfolio companies and meet a limited number of interesting entrepreneurs

• Network with international investors, venture capitalists and other industry leaders.

• Develop lasting relationships that can lead to syndication and improved access to deal flow.

• Sharpen your investment skills with our professional development workshops.

• Gain insights on the most pressing issues affecting Angels today.

• Discover international best practices that lead to investor success.

• Participate in program streams specific to Angel’s investors and Angel Group Managers.

This event is an initiative of the community, organized in partnership with all the actors of the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Chad which are among others: RESEAU DES JEUNES POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT ETE LE LEADERSHIP AU TCHAD, WENAKLABS, GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK CHAD, NIRVANA ORGANIZATION, and institutional partnership of the NATIONAL INVESTMENT AND EXPORT AGENCY (ANIE) and the Chamber of Commerce of Chad with the support of Global Business Angels Network

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