SHOWCASE AFRICA -Egypt Edition 2026- to be held in Tokyo on April 24 (Fri) at 14:30! Africa x Middle East Business Frontier Gathers in Tokyo

## Event Details "SHOWCASE AFRICA -Egypt Edition 2026-", an event themed on opportunities for advancing into the Middle East and Africa markets with Egypt as a starting point, and the forefront of startups and investment, will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026. Centered around Egypt, which is increasing its presence as a hub connecting the GCC, Africa, and Europe, Japanese companies, investors, and startups will gather to explore the real opportunities in global business that are just beginning to move. This is a valuable opportunity for company representatives aiming for business expansion into overseas markets, those seeking collaboration with foreign startups and promoting new business development, and investors/VCs exploring investment opportunities in African and Middle Eastern startups, to gain practical knowledge and networks. ### Event Details * Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 14:30-17:00 (Doors open for reception at 14:15) * Venue: Tokyo Innovation Base 2F STAGE, 3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo * Participation Fee: Free ** ** [Timetable] 14:30 – Opening 14:45 - How Japanese Companies Succeed in the Egyptian Market – Lessons from Sharp's Case 15:25 – The Forefront of Egypt & Africa Investment – What VCs See as the Next Investment Opportunity 16:00 - Next-Generation Startups from Egypt 16:30 - The Reality of the Egyptian Market: Comprehensive Free Discussion on Event Takeaways 17:00 - Networking 17:15 - Closing ### How to Participate * Participation Application Method: Please apply for your participation ticket via Peatix. https://peatix.com/event/4926308/view ### Organizer Information * **UNCOVERED FUND** A venture capital firm based in Africa, originating from Japan. Invests in seed and early-stage startups in Africa. * **Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)** Promoting "Project NINJA" aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in developing countries. It works to strengthen the startup ecosystem through entrepreneur development, promotion of collaboration with Japanese companies, and creation of investment opportunities. * **(Secretariat) A-Force Inc.** Secretariat for "SHOWCASE AFRICA -Egypt Edition 2026-"