Wharton African Student Association is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Venture Competition at this year’s conference. Contestants will submit an application outlining their start-up or idea, and finalists will be selected to pitch to an experienced panel of judges and the audience at the conference on Friday, November 2, 2018.
WORTH
- From the pool of applications, 8 finalists will be invited to pitch their business to a panel of expert judges who will determine the Winner of the $10,000 grand prize.
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to all entrepreneurs with businesses that are using innovation to solve some of the continent’s toughest challenges. Entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Businesses focused on serving the African continent (does not necessarily need to be headquartered in Africa)
- For-profit business models (however your business does not need to be making profits yet!)
- Early-stage business with less than 50 employees and less than 4 years in operation
- Raised less than $200,000 in funding for the business
DEADLINE: October 14 2018
To apply and for more information visit here
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