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Overview
The BRICS Africa Summit 2025, successfully hosted by Sharda Launchpad in collaboration with Papswap Centre for Public Policy, emerged as a high-impact global forum dedicated to advancing India–Africa cooperation. Held on 12 December 2025 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, the summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers from BRICS and African nations.
Centered on the theme “Collaborative Growth Through Strategic Partnerships,” the summit focused on strengthening cross-border collaboration across technology, entrepreneurship, renewable energy, agriculture, healthcare, emerging technologies, and sustainable development. The discussions emphasized long-term partnerships, innovation-led growth, and inclusive economic development between India and Africa.
Key Takeaways
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Strengthened dialogue on India–Africa strategic collaboration in energy, agriculture, healthcare, and emerging technologies.
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Strong focus on renewable energy partnerships and sustainable agriculture models
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Insights into investment pathways, policy frameworks, and joint ventures across BRICS and African economies.
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Emphasis on startup ecosystem integration, incubation models, and cross-border entrepreneurship.
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Opportunities identified for technology transfer, innovation exchange, and capacity building.
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Reinforced the importance of institutional partnerships and public–private collaboration for long-term impact.
Strengthened dialogue on India–Africa strategic collaboration in energy, agriculture, healthcare, and emerging technologies.
Strong focus on renewable energy partnerships and sustainable agriculture models
Insights into investment pathways, policy frameworks, and joint ventures across BRICS and African economies.
Emphasis on startup ecosystem integration, incubation models, and cross-border entrepreneurship.
Opportunities identified for technology transfer, innovation exchange, and capacity building.
Reinforced the importance of institutional partnerships and public–private collaboration for long-term impact.
Event Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 AM
• Registration & High Tea
10:30 – 11:00 AM
• Opening Ceremony
• Welcome Remarks
• Introduction to Summit Objectives
• Overview of BRICS–Africa Collaboration Roadmap
11:00 – 11:15 AM
• Review of BRICS Performance: 20-Year Retrospective
• Economic, Technological & Geopolitical Impact
• Strategic Importance of Africa in Global Markets
11:15 – 11:45 AM
• Chief Guest Address & MoU Felicitation Ceremony
• Keynote Address
• Acknowledgement of Strategic Partnerships
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Panel Discussion I
• Knowledge Sharing & Joint Venture Opportunities
• Renewable Energy Collaboration
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Investment Pathways & Policy Frameworks
12:15 – 1:00 PM | Panel Discussion II
• Sectoral Dialogue: Healthcare, Minerals & Emerging Technologies
• Healthcare Innovation
• Mineral Resource Development
• Technology Transfer Opportunities
1:00 – 2:00 PM
• Lunch Break
2:00 – 4:00 PM | Panel Discussion III
• Open Room Discussions: Startups, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Cross-Border Venture Opportunities
• Startup Ecosystem Integration
• Technology Incubation & Funding Models
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