New Venture Competition
The New Venture Competition (NVC), a conference highlight, is a pitch competition for early-stage ventures, designed to showcase a new generation of innovators.
Participants will get a chance to win up to $30,000 in non-equity financing and network with top founders and investors from across Africa. Top finalists will pitch their startups to a panel of esteemed judges at the conference.
Learn about NVC
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25
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24
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Winners announced
November 07 2025
November 07 2025
What we are looking for
To win the New Venture Competition, participants must demonstrate innovation, execution, and the potential for significant impact in Africa. We are looking for ventures that can solve critical challenges while showcasing a strong ability to scale and deliver sustainable results.
How to apply
4 important considerahetions
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Catalyst for Change
Inspiring innovative solutions for Africa's socio-economic challenges.
02
Bridge to Global Opportunities
Connecting Africa with global investors and policymakers.
03
Empowering Future Leaders
Equipping young professionals with networks and leadership insights
04
Focus on Sustainable Growth
Promoting strategies for climate, infrastructure, and technology advancement.
This years competition
Engage with global leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are shaping Africa's future. Our speakers will inspire, challenge, and provide insights into the opportunities and challenges facing Africa today.
Prented by
Nathan Kosisochukwu
Top 10 Finalists
Brydge is an intra‑African trade & payments settlements platform enabling businesses to source, verify suppliers, send and receive payments across African countries, track shipments and automate trade workflows.
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Prented by
Rama Afullo
Top 10 Finalists
Satlyt is building a decentralised in‑orbit edge‑computing network for processing satellite data, enabling real‑time analytics, inter‑satellite networking and a marketplace for unused satellite computing power.
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Prented by
Mubarak Ayanniyi
Top 10 Finalists
BetaLife Health uses AI to optimise blood‑supply logistics across Africa, predicting donation needs, reducing waste and improving access to life‑saving transfusions in hospitals and blood banks.
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Prented by
Ahmed Ahmed
Top 10 Finalists
Hakimu is an African legal‑AI infrastructure platform offering a real‑time, multilingual case‑law search engine and intelligent summaries for legal professionals across African judiciaries.
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Prented by
Shina Arogundade
Top 10 Finalists
MyItura (sometimes styled Myitura) is a Nigerian tele‑medicine & remote health‑testing platform that lets users request tests online, manage at‑home diagnostics and access virtual care, providing infrastructure for healthcare providers.
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How to apply
Engage with innovative leaders and entrepreneurs shaping Africa's future. By applying to the New Venture Competition, you'll join a network of thinkers and disruptors, gaining insights into the opportunities and challenges facing Africa today.
The process
Aug 15
Application is open
Enter the NVC with your early-stage venture. Showcase your idea and grab a chance to secure up to $30,000 in non-equity financing.
Oct 15
Application deadline
In the second stage of WABF NVC, the application door closes and we begin the selection process of finalists.
Nov 07
Pitch at WABF
Finalists get to pitch their startup to esteemed judges, vying for recognition and support to turn their innovation into a reality.
Nov 07
Winners announced
In the final stage of WABF NVC, the winners are revealed and awarded their well-deserved prizes.
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