Seedstars World offers exclusive and global startup competition to promote, connect and invest up to $1.5mn for Entrepreneurs in emerging markets in 60 countries.

On this 2017 edition of the tour, they will visit over 25 cities across Sub-Saharan Africa to host boot camps and pitch competitions, adding countries such as Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to its tour. The winner from each country is invited to the final at the Seedstars Global Summit in Switzerland to compete for up to $500,000 in equity investment and additional multiple prizes and perks.

Eligible Countries: Africa, Asia, Latin America, CEE, and MENA

To be taken at (country): Switzerland

Area of Interest: Entrepreneurship in any field

Selection Criteria:

Maximum 2 years since founding date
Maximum USD 0.5m funding
Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Need to use technology to solve a local or regional issue
How to Apply:

Step 1: Make sure you have a venture profile published on the VC4Africa platform with your most recent pitch deck attached.
Step 2: Apply to one of the 15 local events in Africa through the online form.

Application deadline: Go to Seedstars website below to see the specific deadline for each African city.

Visit Seedstars Webpage for details
https://vc4a.com/seedstars-world/2017-seedstars-world-in-africa/

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