Harvard Business School New Venture Competition ($50,000 Prize)

Application is now open for the Harvard Business School New Venture Competition aimed at startups focused on serving the African continent, select startups will gain access to coaching from HBS students, networking opportunities with investors and a chance to win over $50,000 in prize money.

How it works

Applications open for submission

Applications will be collected until November 15, 2023 11:59 pm EST. Afterwards, submissions will be reviewed and selected based on the criteria provided below in the Requirements and Criteria.

10 semi-finalists will be announced

On December 15th, 2023 the semi-finalists will be notified. Semi finalists will be paired with HBS resources in preparation for the big day.

3 winners will be selected

10 semi-finalists will pitch live in front of over 1,000 attendees at Harvard Business School on Friday, February 16th, and 3 winners will be selected.

Winner Prizes for Havard Business School New Venture Competition

10 semi-finalists will pitch live in front of over 1,000 attendees at Harvard Business School

• 1sr prize – $30,000

• 2nd prize – $15,000

• 3rd prize – $10,000

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Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to all African and Africa-focused entrepreneurs with businesses focused on shaping our future. Entrepreneurs who offer unique and homegrown solutions to local problems and who meet the following eligibility criteria are highly encouraged to apply:

– Early stage startups (for profit or not-for-profit)
– Africa-focused with a majority or all of its operations in Africa
– Fewer than 50 employees
– Fewer than 5 years of operations
– Raised less $1,000,000 in funding to date

Application

Deadline for application is 15th November 2023

Visit Harvard Business School New Venture Competition website to learn more and apply now

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