JICA and UNDP have announced that at TICAD, the two organizations will host selected startups from Africa to stage their business models during the side-event. At the occasion, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will jointly prepare a pitching stage for eligible startups from African countries.
A call for applications is now open from eligible startups with following conditions and details;
Eligibility:
Business Category:
Tech startup with an innovative solution to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Year of Establishment:
Established in 2018 or earlier
Funding Stage:
Proof of the past funding – Has ever raised over USD 50,000 funding
Business Location:
HQs is based in African countries and Products/Services have been launched in an African market
Other necessary points:
Passion/Will to acquire relation with Japanese investor(s) and/or partner(s) through participation to this pitch event in TICAD7
Available to stay in Tokyo/Yokohama from 28 August to 31 August.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
The selected finalist(s) will be invited to TICAD 7 for the pitching on the stage in front of potential investors/partners gathered from multiple countries.
Air tickets and accommodations for one personnel from each company will be covered by JICA/UNDP.
Application Deadline: 31th May 2019 11:59pm (JST)
Pitching Date and Venue: Friday, 30 August 2019 at Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama-City, Japan
Sign up with Google Form: HERE
