Calling all visionary African tech entrepreneurs! If you’re ready to showcase your innovation, connect with top investors, and win life-changing opportunities for your startup, Sentech Africa Tech Week 2025 is your stage. The Pitching Den is back, bigger and bolder, and we’re inviting you to step into the spotlight.
You will have the opportunity to share your idea and battle it out against some of Africa’s brightest minds in tech, with a powerhouse investor panel and an audience filled with key decision-makers in the sector. Finalists will pitch their ideas live at the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference in Cape Town, one of the continent’s great incubators for start-ups.
Finalists will have access to mentorship, pitch training and have a platform to make connections that could redefine your startup’s trajectory. On offer is a grand prize worth R295 000 and the winner will also receive a 12-month high-value media package, a speaking slot at the 2026 conference, a guest slot on Topco Media’s Business Unusual podcast, and three HAVAÍC consulting courses which could supercharge your growth.
The Pitching Den isn’t just a competition—it’s a launchpad. Past finalists have landed funding, partnerships, and media buzz that propelled them to new heights. Whether you’re revolutionising fintech, healthtech, edtech, or green energy, this is your moment to shine.
There are three simple requirements:
- You must be an African-based tech startup founder
- An early-stage venture (seed to Series A) with an MVP (preferably)
- Able to travel to Cape Town at your own cost if selected as a finalist
The simple four step process
- Complete the form here and attach a 2-minute introductory video by 5 May 2025
- If you’re chosen as a finalist, you will receive your pitch kit, deck template, and training to perfect your pitch
- Deliver a 3-minute elevator pitch + 5-minute Q&A with judges on 3-4 June at the Sentech Africa Tech Week
- Claim your prize and unlock a year of transformative growth!
Don’t let this opportunity slip away. Sharpen your pitch, polish your MVP, and submit your application today. The road to Cape Town—and to scaling your startup—starts now.
Apply now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATW2025
Got questions? Reach out to marketing@africatechweek.co.za or marketing@topco.co.za for support.
Key dates:
- Application Deadline: 5 May 2025 (Don’t miss your shot!)
- Finalist Announcement: Early May 2025
- Pitch Day: 3-4 June 2025 at Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town
(Note: Finalists must cover their own travel costs to Cape Town. Apply only if you can commit to attending the live event on 3-4 June 2025.)
By Topco Marketing
