Competition & AwardGrantPerks
Cross Border Jobs Startup Competition
Apply by Oct 31, 2025
About
The Cross Border Jobs Startup Competition invites innovative startups focused on enhancing labour mobility for Africans to submit their solutions, with the chance to win grants, tech perks, and mentorship, addressing the urgent need for safer and more efficient pathways for African talent to connect with global job markets.
Benefits
- Top 3 startups win grants worth $10k each
- Access to Jobtech Alliance’s tech perks worth up to $200,000 per company (including AWS credits)
- Mentorship and community access through Jobtech Alliance, LaMP, IOM, and partners
- Eligibility for follow-on support for startups showing strong traction
Eligibility Criteria
- Must offer cross-border labour mobility solutions for Africans
- Must have a registered business
- Can be at any stage (including idea/MVP stage) but some evidence of traction is preferred
- Must adhere to principles relating to responsible and professional labor migration
Target Region
Global
Target Sector
Labour Market, HR Tech, Human Resources, Job
Jobtech Alliance, Labor Mobility Partnerships (LaMP), International Organization for Migration (IOM), Tech Safari