Meet the top Africa entrepreneur finalists 2024

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Meet the top Africa entrepreneur finalists 2024

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    Applications open until 20 September

    This AI for Good Innovation Factory pitching session is focused on highlighting innovation in the African region. This competition is open to start-ups based in Africa, that are using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced algorithms applied to the challenges related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Watch the top Africa entrepreneur finalists in 2024 as they present their innovative AI-powered solutions to achieve SDGs to an international panel of judges at the special in-person AI for Good Innovation Factory Africa during the AI Expo Africa 2024.

    Co-hosted by AI Media, a regional media and advisory consultancy focused on the emerging AI opportunity in Africa, this global start-up pitching session aims to identify the most promising African start-ups using AI to solve sustainable development challenges. If you are an African start-up with novel AI solutions to shape a sustainable future, don’t hesitate to apply! 

    Benefits for start-ups  

    The Winner of the session receives:    

    • AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale ticket at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 
    • Leaders Pass to attend the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 
    • Sponsored travel and accommodation for one representative from the winning startup to attend the AI for Good Global Summit 2025
    • Exhibition booth at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 
    • 2 x VIP Business Delegate Pass to full show & programme, catering and opening night gala event at AI Expo Africa 2025
    • Start-up booth 2mx2m at AI Expo Africa 2025 
    • Pitching opportunity in the Frontier Stage at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 
    • Featured Start-up in the Innovation Factory Exhibition on the AI for Good Neural Network  
    • Exclusive follow-up Mentoring from judges after the session   

    The selected start-ups participating in the session receive:

    • 1 x VIP Business Delegate Pass to full show & programme, catering and opening night gala event at AI Expo Africa 2024
    • Networking opportunities with the UN and other potential business partners

    WHAT IS AI FOR GOOD INNOVATION FACTORY? 

    AI for Good Innovation Factory is an UN-led pitching platform to help start-ups grow and scale their innovative AI-powered and SDG-driven solutions, by connecting them to potential business partners, investors, governments, big IT companies and more.  

    For those who are seeking ground-breaking solutions from start-ups, it is an excellent platform to explore opportunities to meet promising ventures and collaborators.  

    Learn more about the AI for Good Innovation Factory pitching competition throughout 2024-2025, leading up to the Grand Finale in Geneva in June 2025. 

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