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Brief
Description
We are looking for the best disruptive startu...
Expectation
Which startups may apply?
This is a cross-sector challenge: all i...
Mission
A pre-selection pitching session will take place during a virtual even...
Brief
Description
We are looking for the best disruptive startups in Rwanda to represent their nation and ecosystem at the AfricArena 2020 Summit in Cape Town. The conference will take place on November 9 and 10, but this date might change depending on the health situation at that point.
A pre-selection pitching session will take place on July 20th during a virtual event, as part of the AfricArena 2020 Tour. The event, as per all other AfricArena Tour events, will feature a panel discussion with key players of the local ecosystem, followed by presentations from the fastest-growing tech startups in Rwanda.
The selected startups will be flown and accommodated in Cape Town, take part in a series of workshops and showcase at the grand stage of the AfricArena Summit.
Do you already have a market/customer validation and wish to benefit from international exposure? Come and apply!
Key dates
Application deadline: July 16th 2020 - 17:00 (GMT+2)
Event: July 20th 2020.
Expectation
Which startups may apply?
This is a cross-sector challenge: all industries/markets are welcome. We are looking for startups meeting the requirements below:
1. Existing product/service/technology
2. Market & customer validation
3. Growth & traction
If you are at an earlier stage, stayed tuned for upcoming challenges as the maturity requirements will vary.
mission
A pre-selection pitching session will take place during a virtual event on the 20th of July 2020 as part of the AfricArena 2020 Tour. The event, as per all other AfricArena Tour events, will feature a panel discussion with key players of the local ecosystem, followed by presentations from the fastest growting local tech startups.
Submission Requirements
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
For this challenge we will consider:
Startups based and/or operating in Rwanda
MATURITY CRITERIA
Existing product/service, post-revenue, market/customer validation
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Required to apply
Pitch deck: 10 slides max (ppt, pdf) - MAX 50 Megabytes
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 16th 2020 (GMT+2)
Submit to Win
Prizes & rewards
NETWORK
For the selected startup
Meet key stakeholders of the African startup ecosystem during our Summit and its side events (VC night, Innovation night)
Meet angel investors, VCs and CVCs during our VC night. Event limited to investors and entrepreneurs.
Connect with all the attendees of our Summit during our Innovation night party.
PITCH
For the selected startup
Pitch at the AfricArena Summit in Cape Town
Pitch in front of an international crowd of angel investors, VCs, executive corporates and other stakeholders from the tech space
Pitch in front of esteemed judges
Get your pitch live-streamed on Euroquity
WINNER
For the selected startup
Return ticket to Cape Town
Accommodation (4 nights) in Cape Town
VIP entrances for your team to the Summit and all its side events (startup bootcamp, VC night, Innovation Party & others)
Access to the startup bootcamp pre-Summit (workshops on specific themes with experts and professionals, networking, activities)
Pitch on AfricArena main stage in front of an international crowd of corporate executives, investors and other stakeholders of the tech space
