As part of the Student Entrepreneurship Week Ghana taking place from July 26-28, 2018, Stars From All Nations has partnered with Echo VC Partners, Venture Capital for Africa, 3rdfloor Digital and Workshed Africa to launch Young Money Business Pitch competition.Â
Application Deadline:Â 31st May 2018
Eligible Countries:Â Ghana
To Be Taken At (Country):Â Ghana
About the Award:Â This pitch competition is specifically designed to give student entrepreneurs with scalable businesses or business ideas access to pipeline opportunities for growing their businesses or launching their ideas.
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Type:Â Entrepreneurship
Eligibility:Â Student at any accredited Ghanaian University with a technology-based business or business idea capable of creating tremendous social impact.
Selection Criteria:Â The judges will use the following evaluation criteria when reviewing the Young Money Business Pitch idea submission round:
- Was a clear explanation of the business idea and value proposition provided?
- Was justification of market potential included?
- Was the proposition to investors clearly presented?
- Is there a prototype or working description of the product/service?
- How important is this product/service to customers and other stakeholders?
- Does the information provided entice the audience to want to know more about the business?
- Does the business have a team with sufficient knowledge of the problem being solved?
Selection:Â
- SFAN shall shortlist the top ten business ideas from the pool and open the selection process for a public vote in choosing the top five businesses that will advance to the next stage. Voting will take place on SFAN’s Facebook page.
- The top five business ideas will pitch before an expert panel of judges at SFAN Business Breakfast Meeting – The Graduation on July 28.
Number of Awards:Â 3
Value of Award:Â Three Young Money Business Pitch winners will stand a chance of getting equity funding as well as up to $3k worth of business development and market opportunity support (T&C Apply).
Duration of Program:Â July 26-28, 2018
How to Apply:Â Apply now
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
