1st Youth Investment and Financing Summit to be held in Praia
On March 7, 8, and 9, the city of Praia, in Cape Verde, will host a pioneering event of great importance for the country’s economic and social future: the first investment and financing summit for young people, on the premises of the FIC (Cape Verde International Fair). The event will be inaugurated by the Prime […]
The First National Entrepreneurship Awards Will Take Place In Praia
In a significant milestone for business and innovation, Santiago will be hosting its first-ever National Entrepreneurship Awards on March 23. The event goes beyond merely celebrating the archipelago’s entrepreneurial spirit but also emphasizes the nation’s use of its few natural resources to drive economic growth and development. A New Chapter in Cape Verde islands Entrepreneurship […]
Cape Verde: #1 Startup Ecosystem in the PALOP (2024)
Cape Verde Startup Ecosystem The African island nation of Cabo Verde, located off Africa’s western shores, is gaining attention as the next hotspot for startups. Remarkably, the country, with its natural, cultural, and economic splendor, has become the lighthouse of innovation in the region. In this article, we analyze how Cape Verde has become the […]
Young Cape Verdean entrepreneurial spirit at Web Summit 2023: Chat with Souleymane Duarte
Cape Verdeans at Web Summit 2023: Aspiring Entrepreneurs Take Their First Steps in the Business World As sharply conveyed by Milton Cabral, being present at such a big technology event as Web Summit is a much-needed lever to foster the creation of entrepreneurship among the delegation’s members. On that note, we spoke briefly with Souleymane […]
Cape Verde at Web Summit 2023: An Exclusive Interview with Milton Cabral of Cabo Verde Digital
THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS AT WEB SUMMIT | THE STARTUPS CaboWork: Maybe we can take a step backwards. If someone didn’t know what Cabo Verde Digital is, what could we say about this project? Why is it so important for the government and the Cape Verdean islands? Milton Cabral: Cabo Verde Digital is a program created […]
Web Summit 2023: Exclusive Interview with Chuva, a Prominent Cape Verde Startup
Business ideas coming from the Cape Verde islands at Web Summit 2023 According to Danila Silva, the software development company recognised a market need. Among the various IT companies with which they co-operate, a lot of effort is wasted on menial tasks and only about 40% of the time is actually properly utilized. Writing code […]
Web Summit 2023: Interview with Pedro Lopes, Cabo Verde’s Secretary of State for Digital Economy
The Cape Verde Islands and the biggest African delegation at Web Summit 2023 CaboWork: What does it mean, for you and for the Cape Verdean Representation, to come on as a speaker for two panels and a press conference? And to be the only African country with a stand at this grand tech event? Pedro […]
Kleidir Fortes Launches an E-book That Covers All Aspects of Artisanal Burger Production
To kick-start 2023, Kleidir Fortes, a young entrepreneur and businessman, founder of Cv Bodji, announced the launch of “A Bíblia do Hamburguer Artesanal”, or, in English, “The Artisanal Burger’s Bible”. In March, the young social activist and restaurant proprietor in Praia launched his first book, in digital format. “The ‘Artisanal Burger’s Bible”, which is currently […]
TUI Academy wants to train 350 youths from Sal and Boa Vista within the next 3 years
Two technical courses are currently taught in Sal Island, relating to cooking and pâtisserie, and bar and restaurant. The two courses last for eight months and are aimed at young people who only have education up to eighth grade, are unemployed, and come from families who are struggling financially. The TUI Academy initiative, which has […]
Applications for Cabo Verde Digital Scholarship open until 23 January
“Cape Verde’s digital transformation is our priority”. Milton Cabral – Cabo Verde Digital To date, the Cabo Verde Digital scholarship has presented encouraging results. CV Digital provided financial support for around 150 young entrepreneurs and 83 projects in the first three editions of the program. The Cabo Verde Digital Scholarship will support at least an additional […]