DDQIC African Entrepreneurship 2025 Final Pitch Competition
Join us on Thursday, August 28th in Mitchell Hall, or at one of fourteen locations across Africa, as we celebrate the next generation of African entrepreneurs.
Watch as the top fifteen finalists of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship pitch their ventures in competition for a share of the prize pool. These finalists have spent eight months refining their early-stage startups through intensive training and mentorship, and now, they’re ready to showcase their creativity and innovation.
Their ventures tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the African continent today, from water purification to food waste management. Hand-selected by our judges and program coaches, these entrepreneurs represent the best of upcoming African business leaders.
Attendees can expect excellent pitches, a high stakes Q&A, networking opportunities, and the opportunity to witness African entrepreneurs embark on their journey. Everyone is welcome to attend. Finger food will be available at all locations. Dress code: Business Casual.
|
Country |
Venue |
Local Event Time |
|
Canada |
Mitchell Hall Event Commons, 69 Union Street |
10 – 12 AM EST |
|
Uganda |
Wit Technologies Office, Plot 3 Stanley (Marty’s) road |
5 – 7 PM EAT |
|
Uganda |
Makerere University, Central Teaching Facility, rm. 5.1 and 5.2 |
5 – 7 PM EAT |
|
Rwanda |
Enterprise Business Centre, University of Kigali, KG, 541, Kacyiro |
4 – 6 PM CAT |
|
Ghana |
University of Professional Studies, Accra, ISTD Conference Room |
2-4 PM GMT |
|
Ghana |
CARISCA Innovation Lab, KNUST School of Buisness |
2 – 4 PM GMT |
|
Lesotho |
Botho University, JG47+WF2, Maseru |
4 – 6 PM CAT |
|
Botswana |
Botho University, Botho Education park, Kgale, Gaborone |
4 – 6 PM CAT |
|
Nigeria |
216 Ibiyinka Olorunbe, off Amodu Ojikutu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos |
3 – 5 PM WAT |
|
Nigeria |
Off Circular Road, MMC, Maiduguri 600282, Borno |
3 – 5 PM WAT |
|
Kenya |
United States International University, Nairobi, Kenya |
5 – 7 PM EAT |
|
South Africa |
DMS Ministries, Bertha House 67, 29 main Rd, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700 |
4 – 6 PM CAT |
|
Benin |
E Postale 526, Abomey-Calavi 229 Atlantique Benin |
3 – 5 PM WAT |
|
Cameroon |
AIMS Cameroon |
3 – 5 PM WAT |
Register