"Empowering Innovation, Igniting Entrepreneurship, and Building Africa's Future."
StartUpAfrica Innovation Olympiads (SIO)
SIO is Africa's largest youth innovation extravaganza, dedicated to showcasing the pivotal role of schools in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation.


It’s a dynamic platform that unites aspiring entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and thought leaders to showcase groundbreaking concepts and solutions, share knowledge, and foster essential collaboration within participating countries and across the continent.
Objectives Objectives
Education and Empowerment
Educate and empower student teams with an entrepreneurial mindset by encouraging them to submit innovative ideas through the SIO platform.
Showcasing Innovation
Highlight and celebrate the innovative potential of African youth, promoting their creative solutions to real-world challenges.
Networking and Collaboration
Facilitate networking and collaboration among young entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and investors to drive innovation and economic growth.
Fostering Cross-Continental Cooperation
Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among key players in the innovation ecosystem across Africa
Unleash Your Genius at the 2025 Innovation Olympiads – Registration Now Open!
Calling all innovators! The 2025 Innovation Olympiads is headed to Makerere University in Uganda and the stage is set to showcase brilliance. Elevate your ideas, register, and submit your projects now to be part of an extraordinary journey where excellence meets recognition. Don't miss this chance to carve your name in the annals of academic greatness – your moment awaits!