On 12th July 2024, the Muuni Fund held its first ever Innovation Expo, at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC). The Innovation Expo brought together key stakeholders in the digital and entrepreneurial sectors to celebrate and showcase innovative solutions designed to address Malawi's socio-economic challenges. The expo highlighted some of the most forward-thinking and creative digital innovations in the country, paving the way for Malawi’s expanding tech ecosystem.

The event, graced by the Minister of Digitalization and Information, Hon. Moses Kunkuyu Kalongashawa, served as a platform for young innovators to demonstrate their projects and receive critical feedback from policymakers, investors, and industry leaders and the general public.

“The government recognizes the importance of digital innovation in driving economic growth. Initiatives like the Muuni Fund provide the support needed to catalyze entrepreneurship in the tech space and ensure that our local innovators have the tools to thrive,” said Hon. Kunkuyu.

Other keynote speeches came from MACRA Board Chairperson, Mrs. Bridget Chibwana, MACRA Director General, Mr. Daud Suleman and lastly, Muuni Fund Team Lead, Ms. Wezi Salima.

The Muuni Fund Innovation Expo featured an exhibition space where innovators displayed a wide range of digital solutions, from mobile applications aimed at improving healthcare access to tech-driven agricultural tools designed to boost food security. Attendees were also treated to live demonstrations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities that facilitated knowledge sharing and collaboration.

The 2024 Muuni Fund Innovation Expo was a testament to Malawi's growing digital innovation landscape. With the support of key stakeholders, including the government and regulatory bodies like MACRA, the future of Malawi's tech industry looks bright. The Expo not only celebrated the achievements of local innovators but also underscored the critical role that digitalization will play in shaping Malawi’s economic future.

As the Muuni Fund continues to support promising innovators, Malawi is set to become a hub for creative and impactful solutions that address the country's most pressing challenges.