The 1^st AfRIC will be held virtually by LouRIM at UCLouvain, in collaboration with the IEF Forum, SAM, INSME, and supported by CAMES through its research programmes “Programmes Thématiques de Recherche (PTR Santé, PTR Socio-Economie et Marchés, PTR Gouvernance et Développement)” and AUF. This event is also supported by PRICNAC, EIT Climate KIC’s Transitions Hub, Inno4sd.net and Emerald Publisihing as well as many scientific journals. The conference will focus on cutting-edge empirical research in progress that will significantly advance the field of sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation from emerging economies with a specific focus on Africa.