About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Pitch Africa's future. Build impact. Win funding. Meet investors.
This application experience is designed for young African innovators building scalable, technology-driven and socially impactful solutions.
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◎Focus
Capital
Mentorship, investor access, and practical market-entry support for ideas ready to move.
◌Tracks
innovation themes shaping the challenge pipeline.
◔Countdown 86 days to go until Johannesburg, 8–9 October 2026.
Bold ideas from Africa's youth deserve a stage that feels as ambitious as the work itself.
Why this challenge exists
Across Africa, many strong ideas stall because founders lack capital, mentorship, and credible platforms to reach investors. This challenge is built to close that gap.
What participants get
A stage to present solutions, direct access to investors and partners, and a practical route toward funding and implementation.
Before you submit
Prepare your PDF pitch deck, a 3-minute video pitch, and your core milestones for the next 12 months.
Application Form
Submit your innovation
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01ApplicantPersonal and contact information.02TeamIndividual or team setup.03InnovationProblem, solution, and technology.04ImplementationMilestones, files, and support needs.05DeclarationConfirmation and final submission.
How to apply