VINCI Energies is seeking solutions that are out to change our world, in these sectors:
— Mobility and Transport
— Energy and Environment
— Security and Resilience
— Urban and Spatial planning
— Open Data and Data Management
Understanding of the market: you know the context you want to work in or to disrupt.
Maturity of the project: At least already one customer / POC
Innovating nature of your offer: Digital platforms may use many technologies or new uses (AI, cloud services, IOT, sensors, SaaS, community management…), explain us which one makes your offer exceptional
Quality of the team: your team skills match with the ambition of your project
Synergies with VINCI Energies: explain to us the partnership you would like to develop with VINCI Energies!
VINCI Energies aims to bring more efficiency and safety through 2 revolutions they are accompanying with their customers : Digital transformation and Energy Transition.
Digital platforms are changing legacy business models all around the world. It happens in a different way in every single country because of its specific context.
A major concern for their customers is: how is Vinci Energies contributing to smarter and safer buildings, industries and/or cities?
As a startup, how does your knowledge of your market PLUS your tech-based platform help Vinci Energies address this concern?
This challenge accepts applications from start-ups that are incorporated and operating from ANY African country.
Understanding of the market: you know the context you want to work in or to disrupt.
Maturity of the project: early-stage, with at least one paying customer / Proof of concept fairly achieved
Innovative solution: Digital platforms may use many technologies or new uses (AI, cloud services, IOT, sensors, SaaS, community management…), explain to us which one makes your offer exceptional
Quality of the team: your team skills match with the ambition of your project
Synergies with VINCI Energies: explain to us the partnership you would like to develop with VINCI Energies
Required format:
1. Deck pitch: 10 slides max (ppt, pdf) - MAX 50 Megabytes
Last day of submission: 25 September 2019 – 12 midnight (GMT +2)
20 start-ups will be shortlisted from the applications – of which 3 will be selected to showcase at AfricArena Summit 2019 - 1 WINNER chosen by VINCI Energies.
*For the 3 selected startups*
Return flights and accomodation in Cape Town - to showcase at the AfricArena Summit 2019!
Meet and greet with the "who's who" of the African tech scene, at the AfricArena Summit this year. A great opportunity for exposure to international investors, VCs, angels, corporates, and other high rise startups from across the continent.
*For the 3 selected startups*
1. Showcase at the grand stage for Africa's tech future - the AfricArena Summit 2019! Taking place 11-12 November 2019. Location: Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town.
2. Showcase your innovative solution in front of international investors, VCs and corporates, who are looking for wolrd-class talent to partner with.
*For the 1 WINNING start-up*
1. Return flights and accomodation in Cape Town - to showcase at the AfricArena Summit 2019!
2. VIVA Technology showcase in Paris next year (2020).
3. Depending on the maturity of the solution: help from VINCI Energies for developing a prototype or next version of product/service