Welcome to the Africa Tech Festival Startup Hub
Connect with the telecom operators, enterprises, governments, investors and startups shaping Africa’s next decade of growth.
Africa’s next tech story starts here
From digital infrastructure and AI to fintech and enterprise transformation, the companies shaping Africa’s future meet in Cape Town. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with VCs, angel investors and other top industry players who can accelerate your growth.
There is no better chance to secure a startup pod to showcase your company's innovations, alongside leading industry players like Microsoft, Zoho, Odoo + more
Startup World Cup Pitch Competition
Applications are open for the Africa Tech Festival Startup World Cup Pitch Competition, in partnership with Startup World Cup, powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures.
On 19 November, 10 finalists will pitch their startup to investors, tech leaders and industry experts for the chance to reach the 2027 Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco.
Why apply?
- Pitch to investors and industry leaders
- Get feedback from world-class judges
- Make valuable connections
- Compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize at the 2027 Grand Finale
Ready to take the stage? Apply now for your Startup Pass and then apply for your place at the pitch competition.
Startup Pods - A Dedicated Space for Innovators
Raise capital and find customers
Pitch to investors, meet enterprise buyers and showcase your solution.
Find technology partners
Meet telecom operators, cloud providers and digital transformation leaders.
Discover Africa’s next growth stories
Access curated startup meetings and high-growth companies.
Attract investment and partnerships
Showcase your digital ecosystem to global decision-makers.
Secure your startup pod
Securing a startup pod is easy! Once you have purchased the startup pod, a contract and welcome email will be sent where you will be able to supply your company profile and logo for our team to add on the website and Event App.
If you'd like to learn more about what's included in the startup pod package, the audience you'll meet, or the additional branding and marketing opportunities available before and during the event, get in touch with our team—we're happy to help.
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