DCMS International Tech Hub Network’s Go Global Africa 2020 Applications Open

TechInAfrica — Following the success of the inaugural network-wide program last year, the International Tech Hub Network’s Go Global Africa is back in 2020. Some of the most innovative startups working in FinTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, and Clean Energy from across Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa will be invited to join in-country masterclasses and a UK program.

Program Details:

Go Global Africa aims to give the entrepreneurs from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa who have developed products that are ready to go to the market and raised investment the tools they need to grow their business globally, build links with the UK’s thriving digital sector and pave the way for future economic partnerships.

The 15 most promising startups, as determined by in-country pitch events, will come to the UK in March 2020. Here, they will benefit from a 5-day training program designed to improve business skills and capability, build links with the UK’s thriving tech sector, and work with UK expertise to grow their business.

The successful African startups will be expected to act as Go Global champions and share the skills they have learned with other firms across the continent. This will help spread digital skills, digital capability and increase entrepreneurial spirit, creating jobs and prosperity.

Eligibility:

Applications are open to tech startups from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa who meet all of the following criteria:

1. Work in one of the following four verticals: AgriTech, FinTech, HealthTech or Clean Energy
2. Post-MVP stage, fully operating in the market
3. Can demonstrate a clear business model with evidence of customer traction
4. Looking to raise their first round of funding
5. Can demonstrate clear social impact potential
6. Can demonstrate the commitment to strengthen the local ecosystem by passing on learnings to other startups
7. Ambition to expand internationally in the future

Benefits:

• Flights, accommodation, and meals for both the in-country masterclass and the UK program will be covered by the International Tech Hub Network.
• The Network will support and pay for your visa, although it is the participant’s responsibility to organize the application with sufficient time.
• A 5-day training program designed to improve business skills and capability, build links with the UK’s thriving tech sector and work with UK expertise to grow their business.
• Act as Go Global champions and share the skills they have learned with other firms across the continent.

Application:

1. Film a video pitch explaining your product and value proposition, and how you will use this opportunity to benefit your startup and the wider community
2. Upload this video to Youtube and include the link to your video when completing the form below

• the video must not exceed 60 seconds
• the video must be camera-facing not narrated
• the video must feature the representative who would travel to the UK if successful
• the video must be hosted on Youtube (we cannot accept any other formats or links to shared folders)

NOTE: your submission must meet the above criteria and complete all required sections below in order to be considered

Apply for Go Global Africa 2020 here before 5 pm on 3rd February (GMT).

Source: techcityng.com