Preparatory Workshop: EU-South Africa Matchmaking Event 2026

Watch the recording of the Preparatory Webinar for the EU–South Africa Matchmaking Event, held on 30 September 2026. The European Commission, through the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), will host the EU–South Africa Matchmaking Event in Cape Town from 17 to 19 November 2026, in the context of the Africa Tech Festival. The event is jointly organised with the South African Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). In this webinar, participants receive key information on doing business with South Africa and practical guidance on how to take part successfully in the matchmaking event. 🌍 About the event The EU–South Africa Matchmaking Event brings together cluster organisations and SMEs from the EU, non-EU countries participating in the Single Market Programme (COSME Strand), and South Africa. It offers a unique opportunity to build Cluster-to-Cluster (C2C), Cluster-to-Business (C2B) and Business-to-Business (B2B) collaborations. Africa Tech Festival is one of Africa's leading technology and innovation events. In 2025, it welcomed more than 350 exhibitors, 13,500 visitors and 250 speakers. 🎯 Focus areas Digital technologies (including AI and gaming) Green energy and clean technologies Textile and clothing Transport (including maritime, green mobility and EVs) 📅 Programme 30 September 2026 – Preparatory Webinar Date tbc – Technical Webinar on B2Match profiling and meeting booking 17 November 2026 – Seminar on knowledge exchange, pitching and matchmaking meetings 18 November 2026 – Participation at Africa Tech Festival and debriefing session 19 November 2026 – Site visits 🔗 More information and registration: https://www.clustercollaboration.eu Africa Tech Festival: https://africatechfestival.com/