Deadline: 01-Apr-2026
AGYLE 2026 invites young leaders and entrepreneurs from Africa and Europe to collaborate on innovative solutions that generate environmental impact, economic scalability, and social value. The program culminates in a Live Week in Berlin from 14–18 September 2026, bringing together 40 selected leaders.
About AGYLE 2026
AGYLE connects emerging business leaders who see technological innovation as a driver of sustainable transformation. The initiative creates a platform for innovation, leadership, and intercultural exchange between Africa and Germany, fostering collaboration on responsible growth and fair value creation.
Participants engage through live events, digital sessions, interactive workshops, and company visits, gaining opportunities to expand networks, strengthen leadership capabilities, and co-create sustainable solutions.
Focus Areas
The program prioritises innovation in:
• Renewable energies
• Climate and agritech
• Water and resource management
• Sustainable mobility
Participants work on real-world GreenTech challenges alongside peers from Africa and Europe.
AGYLE Live Week – Berlin 2026
The highlight of the program is the AGYLE Live Week in Berlin, held from 14–18 September 2026.
During this week:
• 40 young leaders from nine countries will gather
• Participants will present business models and strategic visions
• Interactive workshops and targeted matchmaking sessions will take place
• Company visits and high-level discussions with stakeholders from business and politics will be organised
The Live Week offers a dynamic environment for collaboration, exposure, and strategic development.
Program Benefits
AGYLE provides:
• Intercultural collaboration on sustainable innovation
• Leadership and personal development through tailored formats
• Access to an exclusive executive network
• Long-term professional and business connections
• Digital sessions and ongoing community engagement
• Opportunities to join and contribute to the AGYLE alumni network
The program encourages bold ideas, collaborative thinking, and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
• Be managers under 40 with at least three years of management experience, or founders of their own companies
• Be from or have worked for at least five years in one of the following countries: Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Austria, Rwanda, Senegal, or Tunisia
• Demonstrate commitment to a sustainable future
• Show interest in contributing to the AGYLE alumni network
FAQs
1. What is AGYLE 2026 about?
A leadership and innovation program connecting young business leaders from Africa and Europe to drive sustainable transformation.
2. Where is the Live Week held?
In Berlin, Germany, from 14–18 September 2026.
3. What sectors does the program focus on?
Renewable energy, climate and agritech, water and resource management, and sustainable mobility.
4. Who can apply?
Managers under 40 with at least three years of experience or founders of their own companies from eligible countries.
5. What are the main benefits?
Leadership development, intercultural exchange, networking with executives, and long-term business collaboration opportunities.
Conclusion
AGYLE 2026 offers a unique opportunity for emerging leaders to shape sustainable transformation across Africa and Europe. By combining innovation, leadership development, and intercultural exchange, the program empowers participants to rethink responsible growth and build scalable solutions with lasting environmental and social impact. Young entrepreneurs and managers ready to drive change are encouraged to apply and become part of this influential cross-continental network.
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