Startup World Cup Regional Botswana 2026

About

A competition offering startups the chance to showcase their innovations and compete for a $1,000,000 prize at the Grand Finale in San Francisco, while also providing valuable networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders.

Benefits

• 💰Grand Prize
  Opportunity to compete for a $1,000,000 prize at the Grand Finale in San Francisco
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders
• 📣Global Exposure
  Exposure to a global audience through the competition.

Eligibility Criteria

• Innovators, founders, and entrepreneurs from Botswana and the SADC region are eligible
• Startups must be a legal, registered entity
• No restrictions on the amount of capital raised.

Participation Commitments

• Participants must submit a complete application by the deadline
• Selected finalists may need to pitch at an onsite event
• No application fee, but optional exhibition booths may incur costs.

Target Sector

All sectors

Target Location

Botswana and SADC region