DDQIC African Entrepreneurship 2025 Final Pitch Competition
Join us on Thursday, August 28th in Mitchell Hall, or at one of fourteen locations across Africa, as we celebrate the next generation of African entrepreneurs.
Watch as the top fifteen finalists of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship pitch their ventures in competition for a share of the prize pool. These finalists have spent eight months refining their early-stage startups through intensive training and mentorship, and now, they’re ready to showcase their creativity and innovation.
Their ventures tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the African continent today, from water purification to food waste management. Hand-selected by our judges and program coaches, these entrepreneurs represent the best of upcoming African business leaders.
Attendees can expect excellent pitches, a high stakes Q&A, networking opportunities, and the opportunity to witness African entrepreneurs embark on their journey. Everyone is welcome to attend. Finger food will be available at all locations. Dress code: Business Casual.
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Country and City |
Venue |
Local Event Time |
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Kingston, Canada |
Mitchell Hall Event Commons, 69 Union Street |
10 – 12 AM ET |
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Mabara, Uganda |
Wit Technologies Office, Plot 3 Stanley (Marty’s) road |
5 – 7 PM EAT |
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Kampala, Uganda |
Makerere University, Central Teaching Facility, rm. 5.1 and 5.2 |
5 – 7 PM EAT |
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Kigali, Rwanda |
Enterprise Business Centre, University of Kigali, KG, 541, Kacyiro |
4 – 6 PM CAT |
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Accra, Ghana |
University of Professional Studies, Accra, ISTD Conference Room |
2-4 PM GMT |
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Kumasi, Ghana |
CARISCA Innovation Lab, KNUST School of Buisness |
2 – 4 PM GMT |
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Maseru, Lesotho |
Botho University, JG47+WF2, Maseru |
4 – 6 PM CAT |
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Gaborone, Botswana |
Botho University, Botho Education park, Kgale, Gaborone |
4 – 6 PM CAT |
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Lagos, Nigeria |
Access Bank HQ (14th Floor): 14/15, Prince Alaba Abiodun, Oniru Rd, Victoria Island, Lagos |
3 – 5 PM WAT |
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Borno, Nigeria |
Off Circular Road, MMC, Maiduguri 600282, Borno |
3 – 5 PM WAT |
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Jos, Nigeria |
Axia Technology And Innovation Hub, |
3 – 5 PM WAT |
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Nairobi, Kenya |
United States International University, Nairobi, Kenya |
5 – 7 PM EAT |
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Cape Town, South Africa |
6 Spin St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa |
4 – 6 PM CAT |
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Abomey-Calavi, Benin |
E Postale 526, Abomey-Calavi 229 Atlantique Benin |
3 – 5 PM WAT |
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Limbe, Cameroon |
AIMS Cameroon |
3 – 5 PM WAT |
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