Seedstars World Africa tour opens applications for 2018 edition
After breaking award records on the 2017 edition, Seedstars World, the largest startup competition for emerging markets is back in Africa to scout for… read more
2018 Seedstars World, the largest startup competition for emerging markets, is back in Africa to scout for the top high growth startups and entrepreneurs and accelerate them on their path to global scaling.
On this 2018 edition of the tour, we will visit over 20+ cities across Sub-Saharan Africa to hosting bootcamps and pitch competitions, Countries such as Mauritius and Zambia, amongst others, will host local competitions for the first time, enlarging the impact of Seedstars mission in the continent. The winner from each country is invited to the final at the Seedstars Global Summit in Switzerland to compete for up to UDS$ 1 Million in equity investment.
Step 1: Make sure you have a venture profile published on the VC4Africa platform with your most recent pitch deck attached.
Step 2: Apply to one of the 22 local events in Africa through the online form.
At each Local Event, up to 10 pre-selected startups are invited to pitch in front of an expert jury and quality audience to determine the winner. The event brings together key entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and institutions from the local ecosystem combined with a unique global Seedstars World flavor. The winner of each Local Event gets a free trip to Seedstars World Regional Summit and the Global summit in Switzerland, with a chance to win up to $ 1 Million in equity investment and more in cash and in-kind prizes.
The winner of each Local Event will be invited to Switzerland to represent his startup and country at the global finals. The Final Event is a weeklong adventure consisting of a bootcamp, international conference and investor forum. It’s an amazing chance to meet with investors, build a global network and grow your business. And don’t forget there is up to USD 1000,000 mln investment on offer to the winning startup and additional money prizes!
Equity Investment
There is a prize package consisting of up to $ 1Million in equity investment and more in cash and in-kind prizes. You’ll be exposed to VCs, corporates, and angels searching for investment opportunities.
All Seedstars World events are heavily covered by local and international press with around 500 articles on us last year. Represent your country at the worldwide Seedstars Summit in front of an international audience.
Join the close-knit Seedstars Family of talented entrepreneurs in 65+ countries. Find potential partners and business opportunities through the community and at the various events.
We hand pick top-quality mentors from all over the world with experience in relevant industries. Benefit from the knowledge of corporate leaders, serial entrepreneurs, accelerator directors and investors.
If you get selected for a city event:
If you win:
7 days, that includes:
Country | City | Registration Deadline | Event date |
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Zimbabwe | Harare | June 18 | Jun 29 |
Ghana | Accra | July 2 | Jul 13 |
Rwanda | Kigali | July 9 | Jul 20 |
Zambia | Lusaka | July 23 | Aug 3 |
Kenya | Nairobi | July 30 | Aug 10 |
Uganda | Kampala | August 13 | Aug 24 |
Senegal | Dakar | August 27 | Sep 7 |
Botswana | Gaborone | Sept 3 | Sep 14 |
Ivory Coast | Abidjan | Oct 20 | Oct 26 |
Tanzania | Dar Es Salaam | Sept 10 | Sep 21 |
DRC | Kinshasa | Sept 10 | Sep 21 |
Guinee Bissau | Bissau | Sept 16 | Sep 27 |
Mozambique | Maputo | Sept 17 | Sep 28 |
South Africa | Johannesburg | Sept 24 | Oct 5 |
Cameroon | Douala | October 1 | Oct 12 |
Angola | Luanda | October 1 | Oct 12 |
Nigeria | Lagos | October 5 | Oct 19 |
South Africa | Cape Town | October 8 | Oct 19 |
Mauritius | Saint Louis | October 15 | Oct 26 |
South Africa | South Africa Finals | October 22 | Nov 2 |
Gambia | Banjul | November 6 | Nov 17 |
Program dates | Jun 18 - Nov 2, 2018 |
Organizer | Seedstars International Ventures |
Website | Visit website |
Targets | Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Africa, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
Sectors | Retail and wholesale, Agribusiness, Automotive, Banking, Clean technology, Computer hardware, Computer software, Construction, Creative, media and entertainment, Diversified services, E-commerce, EdTech, Education, Electronics, Financial services, Food and beverage, Healthcare, HealthTech, Insurance, Internet, Leisure and travel, Manufacturing, Mobile, Real estate, Renewable energy, Telecom, Transport and logistics, Utilities, Waste management and recycling, Water, sanitation and hygiene |
Name | Country | Sector(s) | Stage |
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CowTribe Africa Harnessing the power of technology to deliver animal vaccines | Ghana | Agritech, E-commerce, Mobile | Startup stage |
REMA Remote medical collaboration service dedicated to African doctors | Benin | Healthcare, Healthcare providers and services, Sof… | Growth stage |
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