Join us on Thursday, August 22 at one of nine watch party locations throughout Africa for the final pitch competition of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship. Watch top African fellows compete for a share of $20,000 CAD in seed funding as they showcase their innovative ideas.
This event is organized by the Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre (DDQIC) and will feature the top fellows of the program who have the opportunity to advance their early-stage venture through funding and mentorship. After eight months of rigorous training, mentorship, and customer validation, the top 15 fellows of the final launch phase will compete in this final pitch competition.
Attendees can expect high-stakes presentations, networking opportunities, and the chance to witness the next generation of African entrepreneurs kick-start their ventures. Alumni, family, and friends are welcome to attend. Finger foods will be available at all locations. Dress code: Business casual.
Watch party locations:
| Country | Venue | Local Event Time |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | Ministry of Entrpreneurship University of Botswana Conference Centre 8WMP+2PJ, Jawara (to be confirmed) Gaborone, Botswana | 3-5 pm CAT |
| Ghana | University of Ghana Business School Innovation and Incubation Hub MR36+4HM, Volta Road Accra, Ghana | 1-3 pm GMT |
| Kenya | Strathmore University Ole Sangale Rd., Madaraka Estate, Nairobi, Kenya 00200 | 4-6 pm EAT |
| Nigeria | EGO Foundation Plot 2b Insha Allah Street (off Ramat Crescent) Ogudu (Annex Office) | 2-4 pm WAT |
| Nigeria | Ventures Park 5 Kwaji Cl, Maitama, Abuja | 2-4 pm WAT |
| Nigeria | Abdul Samad Rabiu International Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship University of Maiduguri Bama Road, Maiduguri | 2-4 pm WAT |
| Rwanda | University of Kigali kn 2, avenue 3, Jasabo de Street Kacyiru, Kigali, Rwanda | 3-5 pm CAT |
| Uganda | The Wit Technologies Office Mbarara, Uganda Plot 3 (next to Stanbic Bank Stanley Road. Last room on the last floor) | 4-6 pm EAT |
