UK’s International Tech Hub Network has launched the search for Nigerian, Kenyan, and South African Startups to join the country’s Go Global 2019 programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for start-ups using technology to solve local issues, to participate in an exciting and intensive programme in the UK to learn how to build their business to develop global solutions.
What’s involved?
Successful applicants will be sponsored to join a delegation of ambitious African start-ups to the UK for a 2-week immersive programme in March 2019.
The programme will help companies to improve their business skills and capability, build links with the UK’s thriving tech sector and work with UK expertise to take their business to the next level.
Why apply?
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with the UK to take your startup to the next level. Go Global has been designed to prepare post Minimum Viable Product (MVP) startups for the next stage with a focus on enhancing business skills; experiential learning through peer to peer engagements with other start-ups in the UK ecosystem; and key learnings around how to think about and tackle a future global expansion.
Eligibility criteria
We are currently accepting applications from companies based in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa who meet the following criteria: –
Post MVP stage with a live product in the market
Demonstrable evidence of some customer traction
Have not raised more than £2m of investment
Active in fields aimed to create a better future for Africa, with a specific focus on Transport, Energy, Water, Connectivity, Digital Health, Fintech and Agritech.
Led by a founder/s who have a strong sense of commitment and drive to strengthen the local ecosystem for other start-ups to grow and thrive by passing on the learning from this opportunity to their communities and acting as future champions of the Tech Hub’s work.
Ambitions to expand regionally and internationally in the future.
What we cover?
Travel costs, accommodations and most meals
Application dates & deadlines
To apply, please read the guidance, and submit your one-minute video pitch in this form by 30 January 2019.
Application deadline: 30 January 2019 (12 pm)
Judging panels: 7 – 14 February 2019
Travel dates to the UK: 23 March – 4 April 2019 Note that startups will also need to be available for a preparation session in their home countries during the week commencing 4th March.
Application Process:
1. Create a basic 60-second video pitch explaining your product and value proposition (camera facing, not narrated) and how you will use this opportunity to benefit your startup and community
2. Upload your video pitch to YouTube. Please note that the person who features in the video pitch must be the representative who will travel to the UK should your application be successful- This video assesses your presentation skills.
3. Fill out the form.
