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
