Funding Of More than $30,000 this year : Apply For The Wharton Africa Business Forum32 New Venture Competition

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Funding Of More than $30,000 this year : Apply For The Wharton Africa Business Forum32 New Venture Competition

Applications are now open for the New Venture Competition (NVC) at the 32nd Annual Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF32)—a premier pitch event spotlighting high-potential, early-stage ventures with a connection to Africa. This is an opportunity for early-stage founder building the next big solution for Africa.

Evaluation Criteria:

Founding Team Strength: Experience, execution ability, and entrepreneurial track record.
Market Opportunity & Traction: Size of the addressable market, evidence of demand, and growth potential.
Product & Business Model: Viability, innovation, and potential for scale.
Impact: Alignment with one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is August 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.

Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached below to apply for this opportunity.

Host Institution

Wharton Africa Business Forum

Program Type

Fully Funded

Program Benefits

Win Non-Equity Funding: At WABF31, a total of $30,000 was awarded to the top 3 ventures—expect even more this year.

Pitch to Top Investors: The Top 5 Finalists will pitch live to a panel of expert judges during the forum.

Exclusive Exposure: Connect with leading African founders, investors, and business leaders.

Capacity Building: Access masterclasses designed to sharpen your product, business model, and leadership skills.

Eligibility Criteria

Startups with fewer than 50 full-time employees

Ventures that have raised less than $250,000 to date

Companies with a direct connection to Africa (can be headquartered elsewhere)

Eligible Countries

AFRICAN COUNTRIES

Official Link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctnlDXM5frmBtKjbQZ0xsAHTUgRCj03p8BrTvihgObp-jA-g/viewform