The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has revealed an upcoming first ever meeting between startups from the United Arab Emirates and Africa.

The Chamberthon will provide a creative environment where UAE and African startups can collaborate and develop new innovative ideas that will be used to structure the Global Business Forum Mentorship Programme, a holistic three-month programme that will pair startups with mentors who can provide them with valuable expertise, support and guidance.

The new mentorship programme is an extension of Dubai Chamber’s Global Business Forum on Africa platform. During the Chamberthon event, 20 UAE and African startups will be divided into mixed teams and develop and present their concepts for the mentorship program, while the participating startups will also be given an opportunity to attend the Africa Tech Summit in Kigali.