AFRICON Pitch Competition

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Date: Friday May 26, 2023
Time: 9am - 10am
Deadline for application : Closed


This competition is for founders of African descent who are building innovative solutions that are capable of unlocking untapped markets and creating new opportunities. Participants must be working towards a collective goal of solving pressing issues either on the African continent or in Black communities within the Diaspora (US). Candidates are eligible to win a non-dilutive grant of $20,000, a feature on AmplifyAfrica.org to build awareness of your mission and product, a meeting with competition judges, and a feature on Prosper Africa’s Deal Room. All selected finalists will have the opportunity to pitch on May 26th, 2023 to a panel of esteemed judges and your peers.
                
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Competition Rules:

Who Should Apply?

Who Should Apply?

1.
Participants must be at least 18 years or older, early-stage founders in either pre-seed or seed round of funding, with a focus on solving problems on the african continent and black diaspora.

2. YOU WILL NEED TO BE IN PERSON IN LA FOR THE COMPETITION On May 26th.

3. At least one of the founders should be of black or african descent.

4. Must be VC Fundable. The organizers reserve the right to verify the eligibility of any applicant and disqualify any applicant who does not meet these criteria.


By applying for the AFRICON Pitch Competition, applicants acknowledge and agree to meet these eligibility criteria. The organizers reserve the right to verify the eligibility of any applicant and disqualify any applicant who does not meet these criteria.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

If you have any questions about how you can get involved in our pitch competition as a sponsor, please email africon@amplifyafrica.org