Competition & Award
Founders Live Nairobi 2026
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About
Founders Live Nairobi is an exciting pitch competition where local entrepreneurs can showcase their startups, engage with the community, and compete for valuable prizes, including membership benefits and opportunities to advance to a global tournament.
Benefits
- 🎁Front Row Membership — Unlimited access to Backstage Intelligence and the Backchannel community
- 💰Founders Live Booster Pack — Over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
- 🌍Chance to advance to global tournament — Winners can participate in Prime Time global livestream tournament
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups based in Kenya
- Founders looking to pitch their ideas
- Entrepreneurs seeking exposure and networking
Participation Commitments
- Attend the event in person
- Prepare a 99-second pitch
- Engage in audience Q&A
Target Region
Kenya
Target Sector
Technology startups and entrepreneurship
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