Submissions open for 2nd Ghana StartUp Cup Competition

Ghana StartUp Cup begins their search for the best new business once

again, with start-ups offered the chance to pitch ideas to a panel of

business experts.

This year, there are 4 months of intensive coaching and pitches to a

panel of prestigious judges. The winning prize package for first place

winner award includes competing at the World StartUp Cup, sponsored

participation in the AfricaTwenty10 accelerator program, a global

incubator for startupsthat are focused on launching in multiple

African markets. Other packages include a 3 month business engagement

with Growth Mosaic, a strategy consulting firm. Finalists also receive

priceless mentorship, including legal, branding and marketing advice,

as well as an opportunity for the winners to build their network and

raise their profile in order to further their prospects.

The call for online entries opens today and 15 semi-finalists will be

short-listed for each award and asked to prepare pitch videos and

presentations to face the grand jury. The entrepreneurs with the most

votes by judges will then qualify for the top 7 finalists round and

the best 3 would be selected for the best Startups awards.1st place

winner qualifies to partake in the 2nd Annual world StartUp Cup

competition.

“Starting a business requires capital, quality mentorship and focus

and we believe the Startup cup process ensures these through its long

term coaching methodology. I’m looking forward to meeting more of

Ghana’s best young entrepreneurs through the StartUp Cup Competition,”

explained Mr. Emmanuel Nyame, Chairman of the Ghana StartUp Cup

Competition.

Now in its second year, the free peer-to-peer network supports more

than 100 young people, providing mentoring, advice and unique business

opportunities. To find out more, head over to theGhana StartUp Cup

website ( www.Ghana.StartupCup.com)

Deadline for business submissions is October 5, 2014

StartUp Cup is an official partner of the U.S. Department of State’s

Global Entrepreneurship Program and a featured event of the Global

Entrepreneurship Week.

Thank You

Akpah Prince

Ghana Startup Cup