Ethiopian IT, agri startups participate in Dubai GITEX Global 2022

Addis Ababa, October 12, 2022 (FBC) – About ten Ethiopian IT, digital technology and agriculture startups are showcasing their services in Dubai GITEX Global 2022 for the first time.

Delegation of government and startups led by Baisa Bedhadha, Minister of State for Research and Innovation at the Ministry of Innovation and Technology-Ethiopia, is participating in the Expo.

The delegation is taking part in the 2022 Dubai Technology and Startup Expo, being held from October 10-14, 2022, under the coordination of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The largest international technology companies and startups from more than 170 countries are also participating in the Expo.

At the GITEX Global 2022, Ethiopia is engaging ten startups in agriculture, ICT and digital technologies to promote their products and services for the first time.

The event presented ideal opportunity for the Ethiopian startups to participate in different international competitions and meet investors, said the Ministry of Innovation and Technology.