The Seedstars Kampala 2018 Startup Competition
Seedstars World is coming to Kampala!
The 10 best startups from Kampala will be invited to pitch in front of an investment panel and compete to be crowned the most promising seed-stage startup of Seedstars Kampala 2017.
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.
The winning startup will join the global Seedstars Family and take part in the regional and global Seedstars Summits that include our tried and tested boot camp and investor forum. It’s a catalytic platform for high growth emerging market startups.
In addition to seeing the top startups pitch, you can look forward to an event filled with disruptive tech, inspirational discussions, networking sessions and one flight ticket for the winner to come to Switzerland to compete for over $1mn in investment.
Benefits of Seedstars
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.
Coverage & Prestige
All 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.
Partnerships & Family
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.
Learn & Grow
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.
Eligibility
- Maximum 2 years since the founding date
- Maximum USD 0.5m funding
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Need to use technology to solve a local or regional issue
How to Apply
You can register to attend or apply to pitch in the link attached below, you can also submit your application through their partner platform at VC4A.com.
Deadline: 10th August 2018