Barclays has a proud tradition of fintech innovation and we’re committed to working with young people across the world. With our new pan-African challenge, we’re inviting teams of innovators to submit ideas that will shake up the supply chain and add real value for millions of people.
We’ll be inviting five finalists to present their ideas to an expert panel, with the winning team crowned ‘Barclays Africa Innovation Challenge Winner 2015’.
WORTH
- There will be five finalists. One member from each team will be invited to Cape Town on an all-expenses-paid trip to pitch their idea. They will receive professional pitch coaching and will present the idea to a panel of industry experts and Barclay’s executives.
- Of the five finalists, one winning entry will be crowned ‘Barclays Africa Innovation Challenge Winner 2015’. The team will also receive $10 000 USD in prize money and a Barclays mentor for 6 months.
ELIGIBILITY
- Propose a solution that creates more transparency between sellers and buyers, producers and consumers, throughout the supply chain.
- Use blockchain, distributed ledger or any other technology.
- The challenge is open to individuals, teams and start-ups based in Africa
- Entrants should be aged between 18–35 years
- Can be for any industry – textiles, mining, finance, food, water and more.
Deadline: September 26, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here
