DEMO Africa, the launchpad for emerging technology and trends, invites startups to come and experience the future of innovation, find quality deal flow and network with people from around the world who are likely to change the face of technology in the years to come.
About the Award
DEMO is making its exceptional promotional and network platform available to innovators at Africa’s finest colleges and universities. Full scholarship will be provided to 30 deserving individuals or groups who have meaningful new technologies ready for debut to the worldwide DEMO audience. DEMO Africa is one of the flagship initiatives of Lions@frica and helps to connect African startups to the global ecosystem. This is where the most innovative companies from the African continent get a platform to launch their products and announce to Africa and the world what they have developed.
Demo Africa finalists will spend 4 days for the overall event. The first 2 days for the Lions@frica bootcamp and the final 2 days for the main event. As a lead up to the main event, finalists will be engaged in a virtual bootcamp for 6 weeks with a variety of deliverables, mentoring, coaching and feedback.
To be Held in:
Morocco
Eligibility:
- Fully-registered company.
- Talented team with a working and demonstrable product.
- Viable and scalable business model.
- Ability to deliver product to market.
Duration of Program:
October 18-19, 2018
Value of Award:
The top 5 startups from DEMO Africa will be sponsored to Silicon Valley for an all expense paid trip to be part of Lions@frica Innovation Tour where they will receive further exposure to a global innovation ecosystem, and get a chance to interact with leading Silicon Valley stakeholders.
How to Apply:
Apply here.
Application Deadline:
15th June, 2018.