Mapping the Canada-Africa Innovation Nexus

The project aims to develop a comprehensive ecosystem map of the Canadian innovation landscape, specifically highlighting companies and organizations with active Africa-facing strategies. This initiative is crucial for Afrifursa to understand and leverage the existing connections between Canada and Africa in the innovation sector. By identifying key players, partnerships, and initiatives, the project will provide valuable insights into the current state of cross-continental collaboration. The map will serve as a strategic tool for Afrifursa to foster new partnerships, enhance existing collaborations, and identify potential opportunities for growth and development. The project will involve researching and cataloging relevant organizations, analyzing their strategies, and visualizing the data in an accessible format. - Research and identify Canadian companies and organizations with Africa-facing strategies. - Analyze the nature and scope of these strategies. - Visualize the data to create an accessible and informative ecosystem map.

Afrifursa Event Planning for Diaspora Dialogues and G7 Summit

Afrifursa is seeking a comprehensive event plan for its upcoming series of events, including the quarterly Diaspora Dialogues aimed at engaging the African Diasporan community across Canada. These dialogues are crucial for fostering connections and discussions on pertinent issues affecting the community. Additionally, Afrifursa will host a major event on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta, providing a platform for African voices in global discussions. The goal of this project is to create a detailed and actionable event plan that ensures seamless execution, maximizes engagement, and aligns with Afrifursa's mission of empowering the African Diasporan community. The project will involve researching potential venues, developing a timeline, a marketing plan, budgeting, and identifying key speakers and partners for each event.

Afri Future Tech Summit Fundraising Project

The main goal for the project is to secure grant funding and sponsorship for the Afri Future Tech Summit. This will involve several different steps for the team, including: - Researching potential grant opportunities and sponsorship programs. - Developing a compelling proposal outlining the summit's objectives, expected outcomes, and impact. - Identifying key stakeholders and potential sponsors to approach. - Creating a detailed budget and financial plan for the summit. - Crafting a strategic outreach and communication plan to engage potential funders and sponsors.

Post-Event Analysis and Report Development

We would like students to help us with creating a Post-Summit Report based on our recent Afri Future Tech Summit. The Afri Future Tech Summit is a unique platform that brings together Canadian and African tech ecosystems for mutual benefit. This year we had our first in person event in Toronto, Canada and sucessfully drew over 150 people. We're an organization that is focused on bringing together diverse stakeholders for equitable exchange; we’re building shared value between Canadian and African stakeholders to achieve a more just and sustainable future. If you're passionate about exploring the exciting and impactful opportunities between Africa and Canada, then this is for you!