Expo & Content Sessions: 12 - 14 Nov 2024
VIP & Partner Events: 11-14 Nov 2024
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
Africa Ignite Pitch Competition 2024
Empowering Africa's Next Generation of Innovators
AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition
AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition 2024, in partnership with the Startup World Cup and powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is a premier event designed to spotlight Africa's most promising start-ups. This competition is an incredible opportunity for innovators to showcase their ideas, gain significant visibility, and connect with potential investors and partners.
Start-ups will compete on stage in front of hundreds of attendees, including other start-ups, investors, and tech leaders. The winner of the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in 2025 in San Francisco, where they will compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize alongside the best start-ups from around the globe.
What will you gain?
Participating in the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition offers numerous exclusive benefits designed to propel your startup to new heights.
Pitch to Influential Leaders
Deliver your pitch live in front of top industry leaders and investors, offering unmatched exposure and potential funding opportunities.
Personalised Feedback & Mentorship
Receive one-on-one feedback and mentoring from our expert panel of judges, tailored to help you refine your business strategy and pitch.
Enhanced Networking
Participate in bespoke networking sessions designed to connect you with industry leaders, potential partners, and like-minded entrepreneurs.
Chance to Win a Million-Dollar Investment
The winner of the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, with a chance to compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize.
Important Application Criteria
Startup Criteria
• Seed funding under £5 million (or local equivalent)
• 1 - 10 employees
• Under 3 years in business
• Africa based
Scaleup Criteria
• Seed funding under £15 million (or local equivalent)
• 10+ employees
• 20% YOY revenue growth over 3 years
• Africa based
Darryl Epstein
Founder & CEO
Delta Scan
Hear from of 2023 WINNER!
"The Startup World Cup was incredible. I got to taste the real startup culture and experience the people and environment that facilitate the growth of the world's top-performing companies. This experience helped me greatly in taking my company to the next level."
"The learning aspect was fantastic, especially spending a day with top lecturers from business universities and understanding how the investor system operates."
"Being in the final among the top founders from 42 countries was an unbelievable experience. Sharing our journeys and learning about the investor environments in different countries highlighted our unique paths."
"The experience was invaluable, and we had a line of investors interested in us after the event."
DeltaScan's Journey of Innovation at AfricaIgnite with Darryl Epstein
Join us for an engaging interview with Darryl Epstein, founder of DeltaScan, at Africa Tech Festival 2023. As the winner of the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition, Darryl discusses DeltaScan's innovative approach to structure inspection using drones and AI. He reflects on the importance of resilience in innovation and shares his ambition to scale the company globally with the right funding.
Meet our 2023 Pitch Competition Finalists
AsaanaPay
AsaanaPay provides friction-less payments and encourages the cash-less shift irrespective of device type or channel.
Tausiapp
Get convenient hair and beauty appointments despite your busy schedule, making sure your life in the city is as smooth as it can get!
Bus54
Bus54 is a mobility technology company providing a platform to aggregate intercity bus transportation in Africa, allowing passengers to search, compare, book, and manage their journeys online.
Delta Scan
Delta Scan is a specialist engineering inspection, digitisation and BIM company founded by a team of professionals in the civil engineering, structural engineering and GIS industries.
Oneway Connect
Oneway Connect is a cutting-edge job matching and recruitment software prioritizing cultural alignment. Beyond traditional CVs, our platform evaluates capabilities and traits, fostering purposeful performers for businesses.
Ukwenza VR
Ukwenza VR is a social enterprise based in Kenya that focuses on creating educational Virtual Reality (VR) content to complement classroom learning and offer additional learning on social and environmental issues e.g. conservation and plastic pollution.
Bena Care
We are a social enterprise that delivers affordable clinical and supportive care to patients with life limiting illnesses at the comfort of their own homes.
Gradlinc
Gradlinc enables credible, and credential verified graduates by bringing employers and graduates together.
Hippocampus Education
Hippocampus is an adaptive tutoring Facebook Messenger bot that provides differentiated instruction and instant feedback that is customized to meet each individual’s learning needs.
Kyanda Africa
With our cutting-edge neobank platform, we offer a wide range of financial services that are accessible, secure, and convenient. Our built-in infrastructure allows users to easily manage their money transfer, make payments, and pay for Bills, all in one place.