African Green Innovation Webinar: Leveraging the WIPO GREEN Platform for Sustainable Solutions

Overview

The African Green Innovation Webinar: Leveraging the WIPO GREEN Platform for Sustainable Solutions will showcase African climate-smart innovations and technologies that address key challenges in agriculture, energy, water, and waste management.

Organized by WIPO GREEN, the webinar will bring together innovators, investors, policymakers, researchers, and ecosystem stakeholders to explore how green technologies can accelerate sustainable development and climate action across Africa.

Purpose of the Event

The event aims to:

• Raise awareness of African green innovations and success stories.
• Introduce WIPO GREEN and its resources, including the WIPO GREEN Database, Acceleration Projects, Green Technology Books, and matchmaking services.
• Connect innovators with potential partners, investors, and solution seekers.
• Accelerate the deployment of climate-smart technologies across Africa.
• Foster collaboration across African innovation ecosystems.
• Support African climate action initiatives in the lead-up to UNFCCC COP32 in Ethiopia.

Scale & Reach

• International virtual webinar.
• Participation from innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers.
• Global engagement through the WIPO GREEN network.
• English-language session with French interpretation available.

Key Benefits for Participants

• Learn about innovative African green technologies and sustainability solutions.
• Discover opportunities available through the WIPO GREEN platform.
• Connect with investors, technology seekers, and innovation partners.
• Explore pathways for scaling and commercializing green innovations.
• Gain insights into intellectual property and technology transfer for sustainable development.
• Engage with experts driving climate innovation across Africa and beyond.

Focus Areas

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Renewable Energy
• Water Management
• Waste Management and Circular Economy
• Climate-Smart Technologies
• Green Innovation Ecosystems
• Technology Transfer and Commercialization
• Intellectual Property for Sustainability

Key Features

• Showcase of African green innovation success stories.
• Introduction to WIPO GREEN tools and resources.
• Networking and matchmaking opportunities.
• Expert insights on technology deployment and scaling.
• Discussion on collaboration opportunities ahead of COP32.
• Interactive engagement with innovators and ecosystem stakeholders.

Event Details

Date: 10 June 2026
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (Geneva Time)
Format: Virtual
Language: English with French interpretation