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DEMO Africa 2016 Competition for Innovative African Startups

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Application Deadline: 15th June 2016.

DEMO Africa is back! Now on its fifth season, will be happening at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on 25th-26th August 2016. We are looking for 30 most innovative companies to launch their products and services in-front of investors, technology buyers and the media. In 2015 #DemoAfrica shortlisted top 30 startups raised over $8M in funding from DEMO Africa event in
Abuja, Nigeria.

Applications are now being accepted for the DEMO Africa 2016 Competition. DEMO Africa provides a platform where the most innovative companies from Africa get to launch their products and announce to Africa and the world what they have developed. These African start-ups get to meet VCs, investors, tech acquisition specialists, IT buyers and media from across the region and around the globe.

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  • To qualify for DEMO Africa 2016, start-ups must ensure that their products have the ability to impact the marketplace of introduction. A clear business plan and a team capable of delivering the product are also vital. The product must be ready for launch and the business must be legally registered.
  • Preference is given to disruptive innovations that have massive potential for scale.
  • The ultimate qualification is the ability of the innovation to change or impact the
    market place into which it’s introduced or create a new market.Products must:
  • Solve a commercial problem.
  • Make an impact or change the marketplace into which it is introduced or create a new market.
  • Have a business plan and a management team capable of delivering the product to market.
  • Make its public debut at the DEMO Africa conference.
  • Must be a registered company.

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To partner or sponsor with DEMO Africa email [email protected]

Why participate?

1. Start-ups get

  • A platform to launch their products and attract the attention of investors.
  • Skills: You get business support and advice from DEMO Africa’s team of coaches and mentors through the DEMO Africa Boot Camp.
  • Network effects: You get customer and partner introductions, and a competitive peer group.
  • Exposure: You benefit from media exposure and word-of- mouth exposure to influential people.
  • Start-ups are also guaranteed exposure through the DEMO Africa website and social media sites.
  • Support services: You get back-voice support during preparation and presentation of the DEMO Africa pitch.2. Investors harvest new investments and get to meet and share ideas with other
    local and international investors.

    3. Sponsors get to show and tell their success stories in regards to their involvement in advancing growth and development agenda through technology.

    4. Media gets rich sources to explore the growth and development of Africa through technology advancement.

    Note: Participants of DEMO Africa are expected to meet their travel and accommodation costs including visa fees where applicable. However, the DEMO Africa team habitually engages various suppliers to ease participation. Thus, DEMO Africa participants get special discounts on travel and accommodation.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DEMO Africa 2016 Competition 

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Call for Applications

2016 DEMO Africa Innovation Tours (Fully Funded to South Africa to Picth Your Start Up Idea).

by OFA
written by OFA

 

DEMO Africa is back! Now on its fifth season, will be happening at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on 25th-26th August 2016. We are looking for 30 most innovative companies to launch their products and services in-front of investors, technology buyers and the media. We begun our regional tours in East Africa and where over 30 startups have pitched their products.

DEMO Africa Innovation Tours.

DEMO Africa Innovation Tours are outreach programs f whose aims to bring together startups and technology industry players to look at ways through which innovations can be turned into business ventures. Each start up will be given an ooprutniy to pitch their products. The most innovative product will be given an opportunity to pitch and the main even in South Africa.
 
Below are details for the upcoming tours venues and dates are:
 

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DEMO Africa Main Event.
 
DEMO Africa now on its fifth season, is happening at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa and we don’t want you to miss it. We are looking for 30 most innovative companies to launch their products and services in-front of investors, technology buyers and the media. 
 
DEMO Africa sets itself apart from all other launch options. Our track record of success, turnkey services and exposure to the entire ecosystem of VCs, Angel Investors, IT buyers and global IT press. Over the years we have launched over 150 companies raising more than US$14million in investment and business deals. Whether you are looking for investment, partnerships or just publicity, consider launching at DEMO Africa.
 
. Apply HERE on or before 15th JUNE 2016 11:59PM East African Time.  | Register to attend here.
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