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Cabo Verde’s Tech Leaders Chart New Course for Startup Act in Virtual Gathering PRAIA, Cabo Verde.  In a decisive step toward finalizing the landmark Cabo Verde Startup Act, tech entrepreneurs, innovation experts, and policy advisors convened for a virtual focus group on July 22, 2025 convened by i4Policy. The intensive three-hour online session aimed to […]

Introduction – the Startup Act Process Cabo Verde, a nation of ten islands, namely Santiago, Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, Sal, Boa Vista, Maio, Fogo, Brava, and Santa Luzia, is undertaking significant step towards creating a conducive business environment to promote startup growth. The Government of Cabo Verde, through the Ministry of Digital Economy

Following on from our previous blog Part 1/2: The ADDIS Process and Cabo Verde’s Startup Act Journey, we bring you updated news from our work on the ground. Between June 2nd and 7th, 2025, the Innovation for Policy Foundation (i4Policy) supported the preparation and facilitation of three Policy Hackathons and a dedicated workshop for women

Across many African nations, the vibrant potential of tech startups is often hampered by a myriad of restrictive and inconsistent policy conditions. This challenging business environment inflates transaction costs, stifling entrepreneurial activity and significantly slowing down essential processes like business registration compared to other global regions. A favorable business environment is universally recognized as a

Meet the members of Cabo Verde’s Startup Act Technical Working Committee, a diverse team of entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, academics, and ecosystem leaders committed to shaping a more inclusive and dynamic business environment. Brought together under the Digital Cabo Verde Project with support from the World Bank, i4Policy, and Miranda & Associados, this group plays a

The Government of Cabo Verde, in collaboration with the World Bank, Innovation for Policy Foundation (i4Policy), and Miranda & Associados, is excited to announce the commencement of a transformative initiative to foster a thriving startup ecosystem. This ambitious project, operating under the Digital Cabo Verde Project (DCVP), aims to create a business-enabling environment through the

Cape Verde’s Economy – Foundation for Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Cape Verde, situated off the West African coast, boasts a growing economy driven by tourism, services, and remittances. The nation’s scenic beaches and rich culture have made tourism a vital contributor to GDP and employment, growing by 481.5% in 2022 to reach 785,272 visitors from 2020- a