With strong infrastructure and ease of doing business, Kigali is emerging as a major hub for entrepreneurial investment and technology.
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Kigali is emerging as one of Africa’s major major tech and investment hubs, due in part to its ease of doing business, strong infrastructure and lenient visa policies. As a foreigner, you can register your business for free on arrival and be up and running within 24 hours.There's also no shortage of local talent and innovation. Technology is used for both social and environmental good here, with impactful ventures in agtech, healthcare and education improving lives in the local community and making a global difference.
Startup Guide Kigali is full of valuable resources and inspiring stories of purpose-driven startups. It also features interviews with founders, experts and investors who have helped Kigali emerge as an important tech and investment hub.
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Published January 2021
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