Cairo-based RiseUp has launched a new multi-stage regional startup competition, named “Pitch by the Pyramids” for startups around the Middle East and North Africa
Startups participating in the Pitch by the Pyramids program provides a unique experience and exposure for them. They will receive extensive webinar sessions covering business and market intelligence and growth planning. Also, the program will delegate a high profile mentor to support the finalist startups with their development.
Regional qualifiers will be held in Cairo, Beruit, Dubai, Tunis, Amman, Ramallah, Riyadh, and Baghdad, where 25 best startups that will take part in the final event at Pyramids, will be selected.
At least 2 finalist startups selected from each qualifier will be flown to Cairo by RiseUp to take part in the final event at the Great Pyramids of Giza on the 8th of December where they will pitch in front of thousands of attendees including local and regional VCs, media representatives and other stakeholders of different ecosystems from all around the world.
However, you must be eligible to participate. Eligibility criteria include the following:
- “Early Stage” with funding between $25k – $250k
- Funded through bootstrapping (self-funded)/Angel Investment/Incubator
- 0-3 years of operations only
- “For-profit”
- Availability of Legal documents of: Commercial Register, Founding Contract
- Team size should be not less than 2 members
According to RiseUp CEO Abdulhameed Sharara, “This is the first pitch competition of its kind in MENA. There are a lot of incredibly inspiring early-stage startups in the region that we know deserve this opportunity to not only participate in a value-driven program like this, but also get to pitch at one of the most magnificent and iconic venues in the world, the Pyramids. It will surely catalyze the development of everyone participating.”
Application window has opened and if you feel you would like to participate, you have till 21st of September 2019. Click here to apply
