PSES 2026
Connecting Social Enterprises Across Africa
The Largest Gathering of Social Entrepreneurs in Africa.
The Pan African Social Enterprise Summit 2026 brings together social entrepreneurs, changemakers, and innovators from across Africa to discuss, connect, and collaborate on transformative solutions for
the social enterprise sector in Africa. Hosted by the Federation of Uganda Social Enterprises (FUSE), this 2-day event is a catalyst for sustainable development, fostering ideas that address poverty,
inequality, environmental challenges, and more through entrepreneurial ingenuity.
Objectives of PSES 2026
The Pan African Social Enterprise Summit 2026 is designed to accelerate the growth of social entrepreneurship as a powerful force for sustainable and inclusive development across the continent.
To position social entrepreneurship as a primary driver of Africa’s sustainable development agenda and inclusive growth.
To facilitate knowledge exchange, peer learning, and cross-border collaboration.
To promote investments in the social enterprise sector.
To showcase scalable African social enterprise models through a curated marketplace and awards.
To open new markets for African social enterprises.
To set up a Pan-African Social Enterprise Fund.
Expected Outcomes
PSES 2026 is expected to deliver measurable impact for social enterprises, investors, policymakers, and the broader African ecosystem.
500+ African social enterprises exhibited and connected to new partners/investors
New markets for African Social Enterprises
Launch of the African Social Enterprise Fund
50+ media features and a summit legacy documentary
Strengthened national and regional policies informed by summit recommendations
Market Place
This is your unique opportunity to sell your products to hundreds of summit participants. The market place will be open both to delegates and the public.
This is not an exibition but ruther a Social Enterprise market exclusively available for Social Enterprise. Come, Market, Promote and sell your products. Contact +256 755 025158 | +256 200 904 734.
Exhibition
The Exhibition at PSES 2025 will offer a professional showcase platform open to all businesses of all kinds, including social enterprises, traditional for-profit companies, startups, NGOs, corporates, and other organizations. This curated space features visually compelling booths with posters, digital displays, interactive prototypes, impact stories, case studies, and project presentations.
Throughout the two-day event, exhibitors can highlight their innovations, achievements, and contributionswhether focused on social impact, technology, sustainability, economic growth, or other sectors while attracting attendees for discussions, networking, guided explorations, and partnership opportunities.Contact +256 755 025 158 | +256 200 904 734.
Social enterprise pitch competition 2026
This competition seeks real, revenue-generating (or revenue-ready) social enterprise solutions that boldly address Africa’s biggest challenges.
Youth Category
(ages 22–35 years)
Grand Prize: USD 4,000 cash!
Young Innovators Category
(ages 15–21 years)
Grand Prize: USD 2,000 cash!
Participants will be tasked to submit a compelling application showcasing their venture and then present a high-stakes pitch live on stage to a distinguished panel of industry experts and judges during the PSES 2026 event.
Winners will walk away with not just prize money, but also invaluable exposure, mentorship opportunities, investor connections, and the chance to accelerate their ventures on a continental stage.
Pitch competition launch details, including application process, eligibility criteria, submission deadlines, judging rubric, and full guidelines, will be uploaded soon.