This programme is the first step of a broader approach to the African–European collaboration on digitalisation and innovation. The project was launched under the broader political initiative AEDIB. Initiated by EU Member States (France, Belgium, and Germany) and the European Commission to the EC’s Digital 4 Development process (D4D). Benefits include a virtual partnership programme with sessions focused on business development, startup management, access to finance/credit and EU funding, IPR, patent and certification, amongst others.